Modem + router recomendation

[Pulancur]

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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]

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.

[Pulancur]

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]

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.

[Pulancur]

I have the fiber plus package

[XRaySpeX]

That's FTTC.