I'm currently on ADSL using a Dynalink ADSL modem connected to an Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (a Time Capsule actually) which does the routing duties.
Can I continue to use the AirPort Extreme if I get fibre broadband installed?
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RunningMan: You'd think Apple would add VLAN tagging support - they handle IPv6 already...
khull: Don't believe so - Apple does not support VLAN tagging
tdgeek:khull: Don't believe so - Apple does not support VLAN tagging
Sorry, in answer to the OP, as per what Khull said. You need to connect the AEBS/TC to the ONT connected router
ahmad:tdgeek:khull: Don't believe so - Apple does not support VLAN tagging
Sorry, in answer to the OP, as per what Khull said. You need to connect the AEBS/TC to the ONT connected router
So would that mean I have to put the ONT connected router into some "dumb bridge" mode?
myopinion: I have an AirPort Express in bridge mode still providing the WiFi and the Spark HG630b doing the connection and DHCP. I often have IP conflicts with this setup whereby two devices are trying to use the same IP address. Rebooting the Spark router fixes the issue most times. Other than that switching the DHCP lease to permanent and duration can help as well. One would expect the permanent lease option to fix this problem but it doesn't. Firmware upgrade might.
So yes it would be nice if the AirPort Express could do Vlan tagging.
By the way the reason I didn't just use the Spark router for WiFi was that it was terrible when trying to use AirPlay streaming.
sbiddle: The Airport express is a great device, it's just a shame Apple can't implement what is becoming a core requirement for MEF based fibre networks.
If I was an Apple user I'd opt for an Airport express, and then use 3rd party hardware to tag the traffic. It's a far better solution than suffering from double NAT if you're plugging it in behind an existing router.
tdgeek:sbiddle: The Airport express is a great device, it's just a shame Apple can't implement what is becoming a core requirement for MEF based fibre networks.
If I was an Apple user I'd opt for an Airport express, and then use 3rd party hardware to tag the traffic. It's a far better solution than suffering from double NAT if you're plugging it in behind an existing router.
Steve, can you clarify? A Huawei connected to the ONT, and the AE off that, bridged, is both of your phrases? The Huawei being the 3rd party hardware, but isn't that also plugging in behind the router?
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