Home Network Modem for EE Smart Router
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14-10-2021 07:33 PM
I have the EE Smart Router from 2020 with Fibre Connection - Fibre Broadband (G.fast)
I currently use a pfSense Router for my main router, and I have the dreaded double NAT in my setup which I'd like to get rid of.
I bought this one before - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F9E5LQA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But couldn't get it to work.. I believe I need a modem that supports VDSL2 but not 100% on that. Can anyone recommend a modem to use with EE Smart Router Fibre? Thanks
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14-10-2021 08:29 PM
In your first sentence you say you have G.Fast, yet you talk about a VDSL modem, not sure why.
If you are on G.Fast, you will need a G.Fast modem - I think Draytek do one, the Vigor 166 i believe.
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14-10-2021 09:00 PM
Tbh I didn’t know G.Fast was a thing but I think I probably answered my own question as I was crafting my post. I was looking at the Vigor 166, it’s not out yet tho no?
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14-10-2021 09:06 PM - edited 14-10-2021 09:16 PM
Well, BT are selling DrayTek Vigor 166 VDSL/G.Fast Modem for £124. Other suppliers are available.
To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone
ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up > 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB > 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB > 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU > 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU > 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC > 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC > 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC > 2022:EE 80 Meg FTTC SoGEA > 2025 EE 150 Meg FTTP
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14-10-2021 09:08 PM
Due date unavailable on £124?
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14-10-2021 09:14 PM - edited 14-10-2021 09:15 PM
Try Vigor 166 By Draytek for £120 & Get it by Fri, 22nd Oct or just Google it.
To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone
ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up > 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB > 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB > 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU > 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU > 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC > 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC > 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC > 2022:EE 80 Meg FTTC SoGEA > 2025 EE 150 Meg FTTP

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