topic Re: VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre in My Router

VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre

Waynewhistle — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:30:53 GMT

Please reply if you are running a 3rd party router that supports OpenVPN as a client and works on the Plusnet FullFibre network?

I’m looking to purchase & install asap (Not interested in workarounds etc!) Would be nice to compare costs & features?

Re: VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre

outcast — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:39:51 GMT

I'm not sure what you mean by workarounds, but for years I've run OpenVPN on previous generations of boxes before these.

If I needed to upgrade today to do what you're asking for, personally I'd probably get the N100 version of this

If I was providing an OpenVPN firewall box for friends or family I'd choose something less industrial looking such as this

HTH

Re: VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre

adevans — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:47:28 GMT

I'm using a Unifi Gateway, plugged directly into the ONT, it works like a dream, handling two site to site VPNs.

Re: VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre

Waynewhistle — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:31:42 GMT

Is anyone using a third party router and just using the Plusnet router as a modem (bridged mode)?

Just wondering about performance & reliability?

Re: VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre

adevans — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:40:46 GMT

You can do this, but I'm not sure why you'd want to. You'll lose the wireless functionality of the hub and add an extra link in the chain that could fail. Connection details to configure your own router are available in the My Account area. The ONT is effectively a modem itself.

Re: VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre

Waynewhistle — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:20:42 GMT

What I mean, by workarounds, is that I’m seeking a dedicated, high performing, fully tested & certified VPN service. Not something cobbled together or hacked etc!

Re: VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre

Waynewhistle — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:24:08 GMT

I was looking towards a MESH wireless setup which is far superior to the hub 2’s wireless capabilities. Plus, I need a dedicated VPN solution. I would not be a failure point, it would be advantageous with the correct hardware & add many capabilities to the Local network.

Re: VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre

spile — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:57:55 GMT

The Gli.net Flint2 router gets lots of good reviews.

Re: VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre

RealAleMadrid — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:29:04 GMT

@Waynewhistle The Hub2 in modem mode cannot be used on an FTTP service where the Openreach ONT is effectively the Fibre modem. Your router connects directly to the ONT.

Re: VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre

Waynewhistle — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:54:57 GMT

Thank you all for the info. I have been looking for my routers login credentials, I was told that they are in “My Account” but I have not found them?

Re: VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre

MisterW — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:57:36 GMT

@Waynewhistle the username is your account name suffixed with @plusdsl.net , the password is the one you use to get to your account details at https://www.plus.net/member-centre/login

Re: VPN Routers compatible with Plusnet Fullfibre

Waynewhistle — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:20:55 GMT

Thank you for the prompt reply.