Am I able to use the DSL-AX82U router instead of the provided EE Smart Hub?

zachattack
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‎30-09-2021 06:37 AM

I'd like to replace the provided EE Smart Hub modem/router combo unit for the ASUS DSL-AX82U instead. At face value it seems I should be able to once acquiring username and password details from EE customer support... 

 

Currently paying for the 120-130 mbps broadband service. 

 

Was hoping to receive a sanity check from the community before purchasing the ASUS unit. 

 

Thank you for your help. 

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XRaySpeX
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‎30-09-2021 06:43 AM - edited ‎30-09-2021 06:46 AM

Yes, you can with any VDSL/ADSL modem router such as the ASUS DSL-AC82U.

 

In Home Broadband settings you'll find almost everything you need to set up your own router. What's missing for Fibre is:

  • VLAN ID = 101.

Just to check, you do have the black Smart Hub & not the white Smart Router? The latter needs a G.Fast modem router.

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pip11
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In response to XRaySpeX

‎30-09-2021 03:56 PM

Assuming you are on G.Fast with a speed of 120-130 you would need the AX88U as the  AC82U does not support G.Fast.

zachattack
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In response to XRaySpeX

‎16-10-2021 09:27 AM

Thank you very much for the feedback. As you and another user pointed out, it appears I will need a g.fast capable unit as I do have a white versiob smart hub. 

 

 

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zachattack
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In response to pip11

‎16-10-2021 09:28 AM

Thank you very much for pointing out the g.fast requirement. Another user also made a mention of that as well. Cheers. 

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