The vodafone router can only ever be the first device, it's wan port is locked down to only accept a direct PPPoE connection from vodafone. If you can live with dual NAT (the router has no real bridge mode) you can put your own router into the vf's version of dmz with a fixed IP, disable the WiFi on the vf and use all the features you need on your own router.
Or if a little work doesn't scare you you can have a read of this thread and get rid of the vf router altogether.
The vodafone router can only ever be the first device, it's wan port is locked down to only accept a direct PPPoE connection from vodafone. If you can live with dual NAT (the router has no real bridge mode) you can put your own router into the vf's version of dmz with a fixed IP, disable the WiFi on the vf and use all the features you need on your own router.
Or if a little work doesn't scare you you can have a read of this thread and get rid of the vf router altogether.
I was reading that thread but it seems a right headache.
The only reason I need the landline is that my grandmother (who I live with) will refuse to use a mobile or learn any new technology (despite happily using facebook on her chromebook).
I tried double NAT before and it caused a bunch of problems with online gaming.
Hi. Unsure if to open a new thread but I'll go here first. Whats the downside to double nat, if all devices in the home are hung off the 2nd non voda router for example? Google isn't too clear, maybe you guys can help with a few nuggets? So vodafone fttc in to their power hub. Phone handset in power hub and 2nd home router/house devices behind 2nd router in dmz. No other devices off the powerhub or wifi. Cheers
@Dispatch2327 I used double NAT for quite some time and I had no problems, but what can happen is a decrease in performance due to increased latency. If you're not a gamer you'll probably not notice.
