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Re: Using Asus AX6600 XT8 With Openreach
28-06-2022 9:57 PM
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Re: Using Asus AX6600 XT8 With Openreach
29-06-2022 5:46 AM
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The Asus DOES support PPPoE , see page 68 of the manual for WAN setup options
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Re: Using Asus AX6600 XT8 With Openreach
29-06-2022 6:48 AM
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@MisterW wrote:
The Asus DOES support PPPoE , see page 68 of the manual for WAN setup options
Thanks @MisterW for confirming.
Last night, I tried again to connect, entering the same details I use for my existing Google WiFi, but to no avail.
The additional node, however, that is not connected to the Opeanreach box, shows a solid White light which indicates it is connected and working, but I wonder if between the router and the node, they have created a WiFi mesh, despite the hub not being connected as this shows a solid Red light.
I'll download the full manual. As with everything, the box contains just a quick start guide.
Thanks.
Re: Using Asus AX6600 XT8 With Openreach
29-06-2022 7:34 AM
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@bazzer I agree with @MisterW that the Asus can be used to create a PPPoE WAN connection to the Openreach modem. The quick start guide doesn't help.
On the Router Navigation panel go to
Advanced Settings>WAN>Internet Connection
WAN Connection select PPPoE
Enable WAN - yes
Authentication Plusnet Username (Username@plusdsl.net) and password
When done click Apply
That should get you connected.
However I am not sure what you mean by ..." despite the hub not being connected as this shows a solid Red light."
By Hub do you mean the Plusnet Hub1 router? That is no longer required so should be removed and put away. The Asus router ethernet WAN port connects to the LAN1 port on the Openreach modem.
Re: Using Asus AX6600 XT8 With Openreach
on 29-06-2022 10:28 AM - last edited on 29-06-2022 10:50 AM by Baldrick1
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@RealAleMadrid Many thanks for the walk-through, this is very helpful.
I will try this later today.
Just to clarify, by "hub" I was referring to the Asus router that I will use to connect to the Openreach modem.
The other Asus router (they come in a 2-pack and are identical) will be used as a wireless node which I will place in another area of my home.
Regarding the Router Navigation Panel, is this something that I access via the Asus app?
Thanks for your help.
Re: Using Asus AX6600 XT8 With Openreach
29-06-2022 11:09 AM
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@bazzer I can't quite get my head around using an app to set up routers so know nothing about it.
To get to the GUI by the usual method connect a PC to the router and in your web browser enter http://router.asus.com
If that doesn't work try the default IP address 192.168.50.1 instead. Now the default username and password admin for both
It may try to run a quick set-up wizard, which may or may not work, give it a try if you like but I would put the set up details in manually as I described in my previous post. Best of luck.🤗
Re: Using Asus AX6600 XT8 With Openreach
29-06-2022 11:45 AM
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@RealAleMadrid Thanks again.
When trying to set this up last night, I did try accessing http://router.asus.com/ but couldn't connect.
I didn't know about the default IP address so will try this when I run through the suggested process later today.
I'll update.
Re: Using Asus AX6600 XT8 With Openreach
29-06-2022 10:38 PM
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Pleased to report that I have now managed to connect successfully.
I reset everything on the router and started afresh, following the advice and suggestions on this thread.
Rebooted the Openreach and my PC, and all connected after several minutes.
Thanks again to everyone that responded. I really appreciate your help.
Re: Using Asus AX6600 XT8 With Openreach
29-06-2022 10:45 PM - edited 29-06-2022 10:48 PM
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Glad you got it sorted @bazzer .
I think you have a router with the most unhelpful instruction ever, well done to @MisterW @RealAleMadrid who dug out the detailed instructions
Re: Using Asus AX6600 XT8 With Openreach
29-06-2022 10:59 PM
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@bazzer Glad to hear you got it working. Some better instructions supplied with the router would help a lot.😊
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