Can the Asus ZenWiFi AX router be connected to existing VDSL service

gerryp2000

In a couple of months time our Vodafone VDSL broadband (Gigabox SHG3000 modem/router)  will be upgraded to FTTH.

In anticipation I decided to purchase an  ASUS ZenWiFi AX router to replace whatever ISP FTTH router is provided.

Question is, can the Asus be connected to the existing VDSL service??

I understand the Gigabox SHG3000 can be bridged, I’m just not sure / confident enough about these things but I would like to have a go if it is possible - any guidance / steps to take would be very helpful.

Thx in advance

Glaceon

You can do it but would need to leave the Gigabox in situ because the Asus doesn't have a VDSL modem. Bridging the Gigabox would be the best way.

Glaceon

Connect any Gigabox LAN port to the Asus WAN port. I've never bridged a Gigabox so am not sure of the exact procedure but once it's done, you'll need to set up the WAN connection on the Asus as PPPoE with vodafone@vodafone.ie as the username and broadband as the password. If there's an MTU option, make sure it's set to 1492 at most.

pizzahead77

Do you have Vodafone TV or phone line? If so, bridging will cause probelms with these services. I think its possible to get the TV service working on a third-party device but not the phone line

gerryp2000

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120240239#Comment_120240239

As I thought - thx for the fast response...

Now, the process...do I put the Gigabox into bridge mode 1st then setup the Asus (ethernet from Gigabox WAN port to Asus LAN port)

gerryp2000

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120240436#Comment_120240436

No Vodafone TV / Phone, just standalone broadband

gerryp2000

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120240239#Comment_120240239

Apologies but too much googling this stuff throws up spanners...

Whats your thoughts on disabling wifi on the Vodafone Gigabox, as opposed to Bridging it ??

Glaceon

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120244570#Comment_120244570

That leaves you in what's called double NAT. It still works but I don't recommend it because you have two routers in the mix.

At the moment, the Gigabox establishes the internet connection and receives a public IP from Vodafone. It then routes that traffic to your private network. If you bridge the Gigabox, it just acts as a passthrough and allows your router to establish the connection. If you don't bridge it, the Gigabox still establishes the connection and routes the traffic to the private network, but then your router does the same thing again. It can cause problems with applications or devices that expect direct connections, such as game consoles.

gerryp2000

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120244590#Comment_120244590

Understood...many thanks