Does the new Power Hub have modem mode?

[Superjet2161]

I'm in the process of switching from Shell to Vodafone. The new Vodafone Power Hub has arrived, and I've plugged it all in anticipation of it being activated on Wednesday (ADSL).

I currently have the Shell router in modem mode, and then it is plugged into an Asus RT-AX53U router, which everything in the house connects to.

How do I put the Power Hub into modem mode? I can't see anything obvious in the settings. My connection is ADSL and my Asus router doesn't have an ADSL connection, so it needs to pass through the ISP's router first. Am I out of luck?

[Cynric]

@Superjet2161 There is no modern mode. But what contract have you signed up for as I believe that VF are only selling FTTP.

[Superjet2161]

I will have to check with my landlord as he has purchased the new contract. We had Vodafone a couple of years ago before switching to Shell, and now back to Vodafone. Is that a recent change that Vodafone only sell FTTP?

We definitely don't fiber that as I live in a private close which is stuck with copper lines as far as I'm aware, and we use a RJ11 cable to connect our existing Shell router.

Will this mean that my Asus router is out of action, or is there any workaround?

[Cynric]

@Superjet2161 I could be wrong about FTTC not being available, it may be a location thing.

There is a long thread about using non-VF routers and it is worth a look, perhaps start at the latest post and work backwards.

[Superjet2161]

Thanks, I had a quick a look at the thread earlier and couldn't see anything about my current router but will reply to see if anyone has any experience.

[Ripshod]

There's no modem mode. The closest function on the VF router is "Static NAT/DMZ/Exposed Host". Enable this, disable the DHCP and WiFi, and it's as close as you'll get to modem mode.

[CrimsonLiar]

At least on Teesside it looks like BT is repurposing equipment.  So the cabinet I was connected to (and fictionally still am), no longer has any fttc capability.  But there's even one small estate nearby that has just been upgraded from ADSL2 to G.Fast.

*That moment you realise your ThinkBroadband results are so much higher than anyone else in the area that you've just doxed yourself!

[Cynric]

@CrimsonLiar  There are a number of articles online about converting the cabinets, but it's to E.V. chargers. That'll give your line a boost but not the one you were expecting. 😁

[CrimsonLiar]

Coming from the West Midlands on parts of Teesside you'd think Shameless was a documentary.  I think the problem is that there are housing estates that are likely to be redeveloped and currently have 2-4Mbps ADSL2 so there is no drive to install cable!  These estates are still due to lose their analogue phone though!
*I'm quite used to seeing cars parked on top of the telephone cabinets - but the the only charging is by the police!