27 Dec 2022 02:07 PM
I've just bought a TP-Link AC2100 and I can't get an internet connection.
Can anyone help advise what I need to do to the settings please to get this to work? Thank you
27 Dec 2022 02:17 PM
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Is that the tp link vr2100?
What connection do you have ie superfast fibre to the cabinet, ultrafast fttp or ultrafast g.fast?
27 Dec 2022 02:59 PM
It is a AC2100 but also shows as Archer VR600.
I have super fast broadband, fibre to the cabinet.
27 Dec 2022 03:05 PM
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Try this :-
Its best for initial set up to use a device etherneted to the tp link ie don't use the tether app
29 Dec 2022 04:41 PM
Thank you so much for your help, I got it working! Thank you
13 Jul 2023 11:10 AM
Hi. Does this allow you to use a third party router without having to use the Sky router at all?
Thanks in advance!
13 Jul 2023 11:16 AM
Posted by a Superuser, not a Sky employee. Find out more@thomwise yes on a Superfast service over copper unfortunately it doesn't seem to work on a full fibre connection.
13 Jul 2023 11:16 AM
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If you are on a sky superfast fttc connection then the above router should work so long as it has vr in front of the 2100.
If your are fttp then any asus rt ax wifi 6 router should work as well
13 Jul 2023 11:27 AM
Thanks for the replies.
I have Sky Broadband Ultrafast Plus. Fibre through Open Reach. So I'm guessing this means I need the Asus router @cookiemonsteruk ?
I don't suppose you know if the settings are as for the TP-Link router?
Thanks! 😁
13 Jul 2023 11:36 AM
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The tp link vr family of routers may work but not guaranteed
The main questions would be your budget and what do you need it for ie better wifi or gaming etc
Do you want to retain your sky internet telephone calls
13 Jul 2023 11:43 AM
cookiemonsteruk I just want to try an alternative to the Sky router for general purposes. Working, streaming mainly. I have had no end of issues since having the Sky fibre installed. I'm hoping an alternative router to the Sky router may help. Budget isn't an issue. An if it doesn't improve I'll just return it.
13 Jul 2023 11:49 AM
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The credentials for the tp link vr series are
1. Connect the network cable from the FTTP wall box to port 4 (labelled LAN/WAN)
2. Login to the router and click advanced at the top.
3. Click Operating Mode and change to "Wireless Router Mode" press "Save"
4. Once ready, while on the "Advanced" setting again, go to "Network" -> "Internet"
5. You will see an empty table, click "Add" in the top right above said table
6. Change Internet Connection Type to "Dynamic IP"
7. Ensure IPv4 remains ticked.
8. Tick IPv6 (wont be selected at the moment)
9. Do not clone mac
10. Press Save
11. Wait, it can take a minute or two but should eventually show connected.
12. Enjoy a better wireless experience
But this is dependent on the exchange. Best option would be the asus rt ax family of router
Also take a look at the pinned article about the new sky wifi 6 router
13 Jul 2023 01:00 PM
Thanks @cookiemonsteruk.
I'll try the Asus. Do you know what the settings are for this router? Same as above?
Your help is much appreciated!
13 Jul 2023 01:10 PM - last edited: 13 Jul 2023 01:10 PM
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The asus rt ax family have a field called client identifier (option 61) which is basically skys authentication and once the asus has been sequentially updated until it doesn't update anymore then you enter something like anything@skydsl|anything in that field
19 Jul 2023 08:28 AM
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