Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Rickles

3109 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 448

Trusted

#296294 5-Jun-2022 18:48
Send private message

With most ISP's now shooting their settings down the line to the router, what happens if you change to a different, non-ISP supplied router?

 

Is manual set up required, or does the ISP automatically recognise router brands?


Create new topic
Linux
12188 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 8480

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #2923073 5-Jun-2022 18:49
Send private message

Manual setup



Rickles

3109 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 448

Trusted

  #2923076 5-Jun-2022 19:02
Send private message

Tks.


michaelmurfy
meow
13581 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 10914

Moderator
ID Verified
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  #2923085 5-Jun-2022 20:26
Send private message

Also most of the time considering most providers have mesh kits and actually decent routers there normally isn’t any need to replace them.

I always tell people to use the ISP provided router unless if they’ve got a very good reason not to.

Settings may not change but I’ve also seen providers putting services over IPv6 only for example. Those who use third party routers on residential plans may have their service break at any time.




Michael Murphy | https://murfy.nz
Referral Links: Quic Broadband (use R122101E7CV7Q for free setup)

Are you happy with what you get from Geekzone? Please consider supporting us by subscribing.
Opinions are my own and not the views of my employer.


Create new topic








Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.



Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.