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Mazydizzle
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FTTP router features

Does anyone know if the FTTP router I will be receiving from PlusNet will have ability for static routing or any other routing features?

If not, can anyone suggest a suitable replacement for connecting to the 900mbps service and having good network routing features?
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jab1
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Re: FTTP router features

Which router are you currently using?

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Re: FTTP router features

Does anyone know if the FTTP router I will be receiving from PlusNet will have ability for static routing or any other routing features?

It doesn't! It's a typical ISP router with no advanced functionality

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Mazydizzle
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Re: FTTP router features

Not sure what router I’m getting yet
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Re: FTTP router features

Not the question I asked, @Mazydizzle  - presumably you currently have an internet service, so which router are you using?

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Mazydizzle
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Re: FTTP router features

Right now I have a [-Censored-] router with my old ISP. It does basic stuff but no static routing unfortunately.

It’s a Technicolor DWA0120
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OK - so if you want one that does static routing, I'll duck out of this discussion as networking is not my area of expertise, but hopefully a more knowledgable Community member will help you.

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Re: FTTP router features

@Mazydizzle 

Does anyone know if the FTTP router I will be receiving from PlusNet will have ability for static routing or any other routing features?

The Hub Two does offer port forwarding and fixed IP Addresses. I am interested on why you need static routing or other routing features. 

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@Mazydizzle if you really want a router with advanced functionality, then look at something thats capable of running OpenWrt https://openwrt.org/

Be prepared for a learning curve though!

This https://www.stephengrier.com/finding-the-right-hardware-for-an-openwrt-wifi-router/ might help, just make sure its capable of handling the 900Mb. Ideally with a quad core CPU at > 1Ghz...

 

I am interested on why you need static routing or other routing features. 

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Mazydizzle
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Re: FTTP router features

So i have a complex network at home and i also have 2 ISPs which will back up each other incase of failures... So i need static routing at a minimum due to the multiple subnets i run in my home network.

 

i will check out openwrt... thanks!

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@Mazydizzle  As has been stated the Plusnet Hub 2 doesn't do static routes or multiple internet connections.

I have a Synology WRX560 that can support 2 internet connections and static routes.  It does lots of other stuff as well, not sure I am recommending it as I had a few niggles with it to start with and have seen a few other "poor" reviews on the synology forum (mainly around mesh networking - which I don't use.)  Mine has been stable and reliable with the latest firmware updates - touch wood..!

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That sounds more like a commercial/business connection. Plusnet have withdrawn from business services.

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@Mazydizzle 

Plusnet generally supply a "Hub 2" which is arguably adequate for "typical" domestic users but won't do what you want.

Draytek do dual WAN routers (29xx series) which can do failover VLANs etc. but you might do better with something like the Ubiquity UDM.

 

 

 

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