Own Router

Hi,

https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Broadband/Using-own-mod...

With the recent changes to Sky's T&C's regarding using own routers, can I now use a BT Openreach HG612 modem and an Apple Time Capsule with Sky's fibre broadband?

If yes, any ideas what settings I need to put in?

Many thanks,

Adam

DHCP over WAN with the ability to send Option 61 with the DHCP request.

There's some great step-by-step info here:
http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky-broadband-fibre-h...

The thread was started in 2012 so initially there are a few inaccuracies, such as needing to extract username & password (you don't anymore) but evolves to april this year with various specific mentions of HG612 & time capsule.

Thanks,

Link says page requested not found.

I�ll have a rummage later

BW

Adam

Link works fine here.

Works now thanks

Using an HG612 with an apple extreme 5th gen I think for a couple of years with no problems.
When you are setting up download the airport utility app switch both modem and router on, wait for a couple of minutes. Tap or click the router in the airport utility app then tap or click edit top right in app.
Tap or click internet connection then select pppoe enter you user name and password, supplied by the isp. That should connect and work fine.
BTW I'm on plusnet, which I find works great for me.

Edited by stniuk (Tue 11-Sep-18 19:28:48)

Thanks.

I had read somewhere that for Sky fibre broadband, you need to set the router to DHCP Option 61 which I can�t find on the Apple airport settings. If you say it�s plug and play that�s great.

Adam

In reply to a post by astanden:

Thanks.

I had read somewhere that for Sky fibre broadband, you need to set the router to DHCP Option 61 which I can�t find on the Apple airport settings. If you say it�s plug and play that�s great.

Adam

This is a list of Sky compatible routers. AIUI you also need the MER feature.

Thanks for that list.

It would appear that sky Broadband is not compatible with Apple hardware.

I wonder what is different with Sky fibre phone lines from BT Openreach based phone lines and green cabinets?

Thanks anyway

Adam