topic Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only in My Router

New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

OsoPolar — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:48:21 GMT

Hi Guys

I have been on Plusnet for years and my setup has always been i use a Huawei EchoLife HG612 3B FTTC VDSL MODEM G.INP NTE BT openreach ta act as a modem only. This then feeds into a my Opensence router on its own unit.

Can i replace my Huawei EchoLife HG612 with the Hub 2 to act as a modem only? The Huawei EchoLife HG612 only supports download up to 100mb, so no use for a 900mb download.

If possible how do i accomplish it bit of a noob with Hub 2 units.

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

Dan_the_Van — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:54:34 GMT

From the home page http://192.168.1.254 navigate to >Advanced settings >Broadband

The 'bridging Mode' switch is at the bottom of the page, use LAN 1,2 or 3 for your router connection

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

jab1 — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:55:52 GMT

@OsoPolar You do not need a modem with Full Fibre. The ONT performs that function, so you just plug the Opensense kit into the ONT and set up the PPOE credentials on it.

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

Dan_the_Van — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:58:07 GMT

If you are Full Fibre you can ignore my post

Dan

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

MisterW — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:04:42 GMT

so no use for a 900mb download.

@OsoPolar as @jab1 suspects, from the above you now have a Full fibre(FTTP) connection , is that correct ?

In which case then as John says, just connect your Opensense kit directly to the ONT. It should need no configuration as since you were using an HG612, the PPPoE credentials must already be in the Opensense router.

The bridge mode on the Hub 2 bridges the DSL port to the WAN port and so is of no use (in fact cannot be used) on an FTTP connection.

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

jab1 — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:07:53 GMT

It should need no configuration as since you were using an HG612, the PPPoE credentials must already be in the Opensense router.

Forgot about that, @MisterW - oops

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

OsoPolar — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:11:19 GMT

I am on Fibre 75mb currently being fitted tomorrow 900 mb

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

jab1 — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:14:19 GMT

So, when the ONT is installed, connect your kit direct to the ONT, dispensing with the HG612.

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

MisterW — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:25:08 GMT

The bridge mode on the Hub 2 bridges the DSL port to the WAN port

A slight correction to the above , its actually bridges the DSL to the LAN ports

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

RealAleMadrid — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:22:45 GMT

@OsoPolar You don't need any VDSL2 modem when FTTP is installed your connection is via ethernet from the ONT so as @jab1 says connect your OPNsense router directly to the ONT.

The Huawei modem and the Hub2 are no longer required.

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

OsoPolar — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:00:49 GMT

So for clarity i can get rid of the Huawei modem see image and connect direct to the Opnsense unit from ONT ( Optical Network Terminal) unit.

Still waiting for Openreach to turn up having cancelled the appointment 4 times !!!!

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

MisterW — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:15:30 GMT

So for clarity i can get rid of the Huawei modem see image and connect direct to the Opnsense unit from ONT ( Optical Network Terminal) unit.

Yes!. Take the ethernet cable that currently goes from the Opnsense unit to the modem, disconnect it from the modem and connect it to the ONT. Job done! well not quite, switch off the modem, disconnect it from the line and dispose of it...

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

Dan_the_Van — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:16:41 GMT

If you are having Full Fibre to your property you will get one of these installed

PORT is where you connect the OPNSense WAN connection removed from the Openreach modem LAN1 port,

There should be no need to change your plusnet broadband account details.

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

OsoPolar — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:54:24 GMT

Thank to all you guys for advice and help i have a static IP with Plusnet i was told told i should be able to keep it as its the same account

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

MisterW — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:02:03 GMT

The static IP is associated with the account, so yes it should remain in place after the account upgrade.

@OsoPolar what's the spec for your Opnsense router ? is it going to be capable of handling the 900Mb ?

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

OsoPolar — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:18:37 GMT

CPU: Intel Celeron N3450 at 1.10 GHz (Quad-core).
RAM: 8 GB (8380 MB).

Its a Zimaboard so hopefully but might be pushed but i have a couple of Rasberry Pi's i could offload some tasks to

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

MisterW — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:41:02 GMT

This https://forum.opnsense.org/index.php?topic=36926.0 would suggest that spec may struggle ...

Might be ok if you don't use any QoS ?

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

OsoPolar — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:03:35 GMT

If i was going to update to a new router any recommendations?

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

MisterW — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:42:17 GMT

Depends on your requirements above and beyond basic routing ?

I use a Tplink ER605 flashed with Openwrt. The Ubiquity ER-X is similar and easier to flash. . Both are based around the mt7621 chip set , which with hardware offloading enabled will handle my 900Mb connection. They are pretty basic hardware , gigabit wan and 4 LAN ports. However with h/w offload disabled ( to allow QoS ) they will max out at around 500Mb

Ideally for a 900Mb connection you need something with at least a 1.6ghz quad core processor to run one of the generic router softwares i.e Openwrt, Opnsense , PFsense

Re: New Hub Two delivered but i need to know how to set into modem mode only

OsoPolar — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:03:01 GMT

Attached is my basic home Network i will see how it behaves.
I think the router would be the only weak point

https://xbackbone.osopolar.cloud/ZubU1/BaMAYiFU20.png