Hello everyone!
In the next few weeks, our FTTH connection will be activated by the telecom provider.
I received a fiber optic router from an acquaintance. It is not from the telecom provider!!
Unfortunately, I can’t find any option in the configuration to enter login credentials...
With FTTH technology, does the router automatically authenticate itself?
Or will the router not work with the telecom provider’s connection?
The router is a Genexis Platinum-7840 fiber optic router.
In the next few weeks, our FTTH connection will be activated by the telecom provider.
I received a fiber optic router from an acquaintance. It is not from the telecom provider!!
Unfortunately, I can’t find any option in the configuration to enter login credentials...
With FTTH technology, does the router automatically authenticate itself?
Or will the router not work with the telecom provider’s connection?
The router is a Genexis Platinum-7840 fiber optic router.
With FTTH from Telekom, there is a fiber optic modem. A router is connected to it. The advantage is that the router does not need a modem. What kind of setup do you have at home? Maybe yours works without any issues.
If you need to buy one, first figure out what features it must have. TAE ports? S0 interface? DECT functionality? Excellent Wi-Fi or does it not matter because everything runs through access points? VPN? Any other necessary functions?
If you need to buy one, first figure out what features it must have. TAE ports? S0 interface? DECT functionality? Excellent Wi-Fi or does it not matter because everything runs through access points? VPN? Any other necessary functions?
I don't really see the point in paying monthly rent to the telecom provider. That’s why I wanted to arrange my own router in advance.
The router doesn’t need to do much—just serve as a DHCP server.
The Wi-Fi will be distributed via two access points.
From what I’ve found so far, my router apparently comes from the German fiber optic network. As Rick already mentioned.
So it should support fiber optic connections, right?
The router doesn’t need to do much—just serve as a DHCP server.
The Wi-Fi will be distributed via two access points.
From what I’ve found so far, my router apparently comes from the German fiber optic network. As Rick already mentioned.
So it should support fiber optic connections, right?
Just to clarify for my understanding – are you referring to the modem or the router?
The type of router shouldn’t really matter, as any should work. It’s best to use a gigabit router.
The critical point is actually the modem, which is either integrated into a router or connected before the router.
Have the modem provided by the telecom provider (if it’s also a router, disable the routing function) and then connect any router that meets your requirements behind it.
Renting might sound unpleasant at first. But honestly, paying a few euros for the security that the connection (without routing) works and that you get a free replacement in case of a defect would be worth it to me.
The type of router shouldn’t really matter, as any should work. It’s best to use a gigabit router.
The critical point is actually the modem, which is either integrated into a router or connected before the router.
Have the modem provided by the telecom provider (if it’s also a router, disable the routing function) and then connect any router that meets your requirements behind it.
Renting might sound unpleasant at first. But honestly, paying a few euros for the security that the connection (without routing) works and that you get a free replacement in case of a defect would be worth it to me.
Last year, during the construction of our new house, Telekom installed FTTH for us. The access data is stored in the router (the modem is provided by Telekom).
We decided against using Telekom’s own router and chose a product from Ubiquiti (USG-Pro-4) instead. However, this is not a combination device, meaning it does not provide Wi-Fi, for example.
We decided against using Telekom’s own router and chose a product from Ubiquiti (USG-Pro-4) instead. However, this is not a combination device, meaning it does not provide Wi-Fi, for example.
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