Ultrafast Broadband with own router

[tomh14]

Hi there,

I've just placed an order for the ultrafast fttp broadband (900Mb/s) but am currently using my own Unifi equipment (usg-3 + wifi6 lite ap) with an openreach modem. Will I still be able to use this set up or will I need a new modem? Or can I use the new ee router and put it into passthrough mode without wifi to avoid double nat?

Also, does anyone know if the connection provided is ipv4 or ipv6?

Thanks in advance

[XRaySpeX · Accepted solution]

You may continue using your own router. You don't need the modem as the FTTP ONT is the modem.

EE's BB network supports IPv4 only.

[tomh14]

@XRaySpeX Brilliant, so I can just plug straight from the wall into my USG router? No, need for a modem?

[XRaySpeX]

Yes, the ONT on the wall is the modem.

[tomh14]

@XRaySpeX That’s great. Thanks for the info

[XRaySpeX]

Thanks! You're welcome 🙂 ! Glad I could be of assistance & it is now sorted.

[IvanR]

Hi there, I am actually in the same situation but using a PFSense firewall. Are there any particular setting required for authentication? To I still need to use PPPoE with FTTP? can I use the settings indicated in the generic EE guide for both FTTC and FTTP? Thanks a lot Ivan 

[tomh14]

I had to select PPPoE on my router and enter username and password which I found in the EE router, reset the ont wall box that openreach provided (turned it off and on) and then I was up and running. 

[XRaySpeX]

@IvanR : Yes, in Home Broadband settings you'll find everything you need to set up your own router. 

[IvanR]

Thanks a lot. Very useful