My own modem right from day 1?
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My own modem right from day 1?
22-01-2014 6:54 PM
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22-01-2014 7:24 PM
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Some people have no issues with bundled routers; I have never owned a decent bundled router. I have never used the PN bundled router but from what I can tell it certainly isn't a spectacularly great bit of kit.
Re: My own modem right from day 1?
22-01-2014 7:45 PM
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But if you can afford it why not, just remember if you have problems down the line, try the supplied one first and double check. Also ticks the box of , yes I have tried another type of router, which they always ask for you to do
Re: My own modem right from day 1?
22-01-2014 8:03 PM
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22-01-2014 8:39 PM
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Well the BT modem will come whether I want it or not, and the PN router is only about a fiver extra so no point in actually refusing either of them. But if I buy the Draytek now, at least it will be there in the case that one of the other two boxes is a no-show on the day
Re: My own modem right from day 1?
23-01-2014 10:34 AM
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The reason I got it is I am supposed to be getting fibre in March (and green boxes have appeared in my area so it looks like it might actually be happening and not delayed again).
I wanted to replace the ISP supplied Thomson router, and there wasn't much point in buying a new ASDL router when Fibre is (hopefully) around the corner. So I got a combined unit.
I didn't find it that easy to set up and the menus are strange. I got it working though, and from what I read, the 1.1 firmware was shit but the 1.2 (that was in beta) was much better.
Main issues I've still got with it is:
- I can’t get the Sky wireless connector to work with it. It works with wireless encryption turned off, but as soon as it’s on it won't connect. That worked fine with encryption enabled on the Thomson, and every other wireless device (iPhones, iPads) work with the Draytek so I can only assume it's some weird firmware bug.
- I get disconnected every hour, but it comes back within seconds. You can see this from the connection uptime. Never happened with the Thomson so I don't think it's my connection (well bit of a coincidence if it is).
However today I've noticed they've released a non-beta firmware 1.21
Going to give that a whirl at the weekend and I'll post back here to let you know how it goes.
I suppose I could upgrade it now as I am connected remotely to my home server from work (typing this from there), but then if the link doesn't come back ...
Re: My own modem right from day 1?
23-01-2014 10:56 AM
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I am actually a BE migrant, I wanted fibre but didn't want my phone line unbundled, so I chose the ISP that was reselling without unbundling
I look forward to your reports.
Re: My own modem right from day 1?
23-01-2014 11:19 AM
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Quote 30. Fixed Apple AirPlay service no working via Wireless LAN.
So clearly there was a wireless issue which they've fixed - and I'm hoping that didn't just apply to AirPlay.
As a developer, I know the golden rule of releasing details of bugs publicly is to word them in such a way which makes them appear a lot less severe than they actually are
If it fixes my two issues I'll be happy - I suppose dodgy firmware is the price you pay for buying a brand new model.
Hopefully this will make 2760 a much better unit.
Re: My own modem right from day 1?
23-01-2014 4:02 PM
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Router rebooted and internet connection died, so couldn't remote back onto my PC.
But luckily there was someone at home who I got to reboot the router again, and 20 minutes later the connection was back on.
Seems more stable, am connected now and haven't noticed any drops. Will take me a couple of days of use to be sure it has made a difference.
Will try the Sky Wireless connector out when I get home.
Re: My own modem right from day 1?
24-01-2014 12:50 AM
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I'll try it in the Sky box tomorrow, but looking good.
Re: My own modem right from day 1?
25-01-2014 7:10 PM
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The new firmware has sorted the Sky problem, and all is working fine there.
It hasn't sorted the disconnection problem, which only happened when I started using that router.
I'm in the process of changing filters and disconnecting stuff to see if it's something dodgy my end.
Since BE are shutting down and I'm being transferred to Sky, I don't know who to contact and it's highly unlikely either party will care anyway.
I suspect it isn't a line problem, as it only started happening when I changed routers - I hope the Draytek isn't faulty.
Since FTTC is coming to me in March (laugh), I'm considering transferring to PlusNet anyway if that does happen.
Re: My own modem right from day 1?
31-01-2014 2:49 PM
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I am pretty sure it's because I can't find all the places to put in the necessary settings options (maybe they're just called something different on the vigor and I don't recognise them). Could anyone with fiber, and their own modem, please tell me what settings they have?
Re: My own modem right from day 1?
02-02-2014 2:07 PM
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It is here, though it now seems you to have to register (so create a fake address and password of your choice ).
Follow the setup screens for VDSL. I can't help with the fibre side of things, as I'm not due to get it till 31 March, but give me a shout if you want to know anything else about my setup.
Re: My own modem right from day 1?
02-02-2014 2:55 PM
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02-02-2014 3:06 PM
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I'll see if I can access it now and figure a way to send it to you if I can.
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