Modem + router recomendation

Pulancur · ‎25-04-2023

Hello

I would like to get rid of my EE router as it keeps restarting around 8 times per day randomly. This is the second one that does that and I want to switch to a separate modem and router setup.

Does anyone know if this is possible with EE? If yes, can anyone recommend me a reliable modem that is not too expensive?

XRaySpeX · ‎25-04-2023

It's possible. 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

ASUS, Netgear & TP-Link routers are well thought of. If you have FTTC BB a VDSL modem/router is required.

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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)

Pulancur · ‎25-04-2023

Thanks!

How do I know if I have FTTC?

Also can you explain to me the importance of VLAN ID = 101 like I am a 5 years old and why does it matters if it’s missing?

XRaySpeX · ‎25-04-2023

Which EE BB package do you have?

Look for a VLAN ID field in your modem settings. If you don't get it right your BB won't work.

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)

Pulancur · ‎26-04-2023

I have the fiber plus package

XRaySpeX · ‎26-04-2023

That's FTTC.

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)