topic Re: G.FAST/Fibre 250 - Can I use my own Router? in Fibre

G.FAST/Fibre 250 - Can I use my own Router?

TikiBar — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:29:44 GMT

Hi,

Will try and keep this short!

I have Fibre 250 being installed shortly.

I have received a package with a Sagem G.FAST Modem, and the TalkTalk Wifi Router.

Do I NEED to use the TalkTalk router, or could I keep the G.FAST Modem connected, and connect my own wifi router instead? Does the TalkTalk router perform any sort of handshake/authentication or is this done by the modem?

Thanks

Re: G.FAST/Fibre 250 - Can I use my own Router?

Karl-TalkTalk — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 06:45:18 GMT

you should be able to connect your own router to the g.fast modem.

Karl.

Re: G.FAST/Fibre 250 - Can I use my own Router?

TikiBar — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:53:42 GMT

Thanks Karl.

Service has gone live today and is all working, albeit with slightly slower speeds than I initially expected. Hopefully the DLM system might bump this up a bit.

My next question then; I was supplied with a Sagemcom 4370 G.Fast Modem and this is what was installed by Openreach.

I do however already have some other G.Fast capable equipment, so after the initial 14 days stabilisation, would I be able to do either of the following?

1) Use an Openreach branded ZTLink MT992 in place of the Sagemcom 4370, with my own WiFi Router? If so, would I need any specific settings for this?

2) Replace both entirely with a Zyxel XMG3927 G.Fast capable DSL Router? If so, again, would I need any specific settings?

Re: G.FAST/Fibre 250 - Can I use my own Router?

bigkenny — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:14:33 GMT

I`ve been using my own router too a ZYXEL XMG3927-B50A. I dont have a G.Fast connection sadly just normal FTTC. Its been working great the last few years with no problem. I stopped using TalkTalks units ages ago to many problems

see some settings enclosed if they help

Re: G.FAST/Fibre 250 - Can I use my own Router?

TikiBar — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:09:26 GMT

Thanks @bigkenny

@Karl-TalkTalk - Would this work with G.Fast?

Cheers

Re: G.FAST/Fibre 250 - Can I use my own Router?

Karl-TalkTalk — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:01:00 GMT

You should be able to connect your own G.fast equipment.

Karl.