compatible routers to replace eir f2000?

IrishPhoenix

I've read that eir uses vectoring and vsdl and that limits the number of routers that are compatible to use with their fibre broadband. I'm looking to replace the f2000 due to its crappy wifi range so I'm looking for a router with strong wifi range. What 3rd party routers have people successfully used with eir fibre and what am I looking for to ensure compatibility?

Also, I've seen the Netgear Nighthawk d7000 mentioned on older threads. Is this compatible? does it give good performance/good wifi range or is there a better model I should be looking at? Is the d7800 also compatible? It seems to be a newer version? the d7800 has the new MU-MIMO features. any help appreciated.

obstropolos

You don't need to replace the F2000 altogether; you can set it to bridged mode (and disable its Wi-Fi) and use it as a modem with most any standalone Wi-Fi router. This will ensure compatibility with eir's network and let you choose from a wider (and cheaper) range of routers.

If you subscribe to eir Vision extra IPTV configuration is required that may not be supported by all third-party routers, so do some research before buying.

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Johnboy1951

obstropolos wrote: »

You don't need to replace the F2000 altogether; you can set it to bridged mode (and disable its Wi-Fi) and use it as a modem with most any standalone Wi-Fi router. ...

I presently have an older eircom modem/router that allows for
Bridged
Bridged + NAT ..... which I use. I have my VOIP connection on its own IP Address through a router with built-in VOIP function.

Does the F2000 have this setting?

Reason I ask is that I got a letter from eir the other day telling me they are sending out a new router because mine is old and not secure enough.
They also mention ability to access fibre broadband, but also it says the modem is capable of speeds up to 100Mb/s hehehehehehe.

That doesn't sound like an F2000 though ....

obstropolos

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

I presently have an older eircom modem/router that allows for
Bridged
Bridged + NAT ..... which I use. I have my VOIP connection on its own IP Address through a router with built-in VOIP function.

Does the F2000 have this setting?

The F2000's connection type options are: IP routing (PPP), IP routing (IP), Bridged, DHCP spoofed.

Something I forgot to mention earlier: if you do put your F2000 into bridged mode you should also disable its DHCP services (both IPv4 and IPv6) as they will conflict with the DHCP services provided by eir over the broadband link.

swoofer

I put mine in bridged mode and now cant log back in, it times out. When I bridged it I just clicked a few buttons and pressed save. So I did not take much notice.

The high horse brigade

swoofer wrote: »

I put mine in bridged mode and now cant log back in, it times out. When I bridged it I just clicked a few buttons and pressed save. So I did not take much notice.

Is the DSL light on? If it's getting sync and the DSL light is on you won't need to login to it again. I can't login to mine bridged, but I don't need to. Set up your router to dial PPPoE or read up on how to set vlan10 and DHCP on the WAN for IPoE so that you create the connection to your provider

obstropolos

You can log in to an F2000 in bridged mode, but you need to connect to it directly (e.g. plug into one of its LAN ports) and manually set an IP address on your computer. Assuming the F2000's default IP address (192.168.1.254) hasn't been changed, 192.168.1.10/255.255.255.0 should work. Don't forget to revert to your original settings when you're done.

If nothing else works, you can reset the F2000 to factory settings (which will take it out of bridged mode) by sticking a paper clip into the little hole in back and holding it down for a good long while until the front panel lights reset.

IPoE is preferred over PPPoE if your router can act as a DHCP client. I haven't bothered with VLAN 10 and things work fine for me, but I don't subscribe to eir Vision.

swoofer

I reset it using the paper clip and gone back to using it.