DJ* Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Hi, A friend of mine has a Netduma and just signed up to Zen ADSL internet in his new place, which requires him to use his own router. Please could anyone in the know recommend the best way set up the Netduma? and whether a separate/specific modem is needed? [i think the ISP has just provided him with username/password and his static IP Address]. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG__DOG Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 you will need a modem such as an openreach hauwei hg612 or a draytek vigor 130 and then a router such as the R1 or the new Nighthawk XR500 which is launched here in the UK next thursday! Depending on your isp they will provide you with a modem/router but they are usually shite so it is always better to invest in your own equipment! The modem connects to the phone socket and then the netduma connects to the modem. Depending on Zen's connection protocol which is usually PPPoE then you go to wan options in R1 and input the PPPoE login details and off ya go! My ISP talktalk has auto identification so I just connect my R1 to my openreach modem and that is that. Welcome to the forum and any help you need we will be happy to assist you with! B.D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netduma Staff Netduma Jack Posted February 22, 2018 Netduma Staff Share Posted February 22, 2018 Hi, A friend of mine has a Netduma and just signed up to Zen ADSL internet in his new place, which requires him to use his own router. Please could anyone in the know recommend the best way set up the Netduma? and whether a separate/specific modem is needed? [i think the ISP has just provided him with username/password and his static IP Address]. Thanks Big Dog's advice above is great. Please let us know if you have any questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyLittleChap Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 The R1 does not handle PPPoE very well so better to offload that job to your modem. The Vigor and Openreach will not do that. Instead look at the Netgear DM200. It’s only £35 and allows you to easily see the state of your line sync and noise. You can open the modem interface from the R1’s device screen. I had the Vigor but when I switched to the DM200 the line synced to a faster speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ* Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Thanks everyone for the advice, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netduma Staff Netduma Jack Posted February 27, 2018 Netduma Staff Share Posted February 27, 2018 Thanks everyone for the advice, much appreciated! No problem, we're always happy to help. Let us know if you have any questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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