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Replacing or bridging Vodafone Gigabox

  • 13-03-2021 10:21am
    #1
    andublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 75 ✭✭


    Replacing or bridging Vodafone Gigabox:
    Would love to get all input on this one.
    I've an install scheduled of Vodafone Siro FTTH. I have seen mixed reviews of the Vodafone Gigabox router.

    1 Are you unhappy with yours, Did you think of replacing or bridging it?
    If yes:

    2 Did you replace it, Bridge it, or do nothing, and why?

    3 What did you use?

    4 what result did you get, were you happy, (how much did it cost)?

    Thanks!


Comments

  • #2
    yankinlk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,798 ✭✭✭yankinlk


    tumbleweed. Did you ever get this setup? looking to do something similar at the moment


  • #3
    chiral_fluid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭chiral_fluid


    It's possible to replace it, you just need to use VLAN 10 and PPPoE with vodafone(at)vodafone.ie / broadband credentials.

    Though gigabox has hardware offload for pppoe decoding so not every router would have the same throughput. Sadly Unifi Dream Machine Pro chokes on about 800 mbps.


  • #4
    niallb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,771 ✭✭✭niallb


    I have a little EdgeRouter X which does have hardware offload and it eats the gigabit fiber whole.
    Handles the VLAN too and a very flexible little device.

    They're in stock at the unifi European store at the moment but usually sell out fast.
    It's a lot of router for €50, but you'll need to give them another €12-15 for a power supply if you don't have something suitable.


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