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Home Network Modem for EE Smart Router

ahezza
Investigator
Investigator

‎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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Mustrum
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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.

ahezza
Investigator
Investigator
In response to Mustrum

‎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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XRaySpeX
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Grand Master
In response to ahezza

‎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.

If you think I helped please feel free to hit the "Thumbs Up" button below.

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 (no landline number)
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ahezza
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In response to XRaySpeX

‎14-10-2021 09:08 PM

Due date unavailable on £124?

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XRaySpeX
Grand Master
Grand Master
In response to ahezza

‎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.

If you think I helped please feel free to hit the "Thumbs Up" button below.

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 (no landline number)
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