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This is a great guide thanks a lot.
I have configured the VF router as described above with the address of 192.168.3.1 and have my Asus RT-AC68U set to 192.168.0.1.
It all seems great other than the port forwarding. I have tried to set the DMZ to the asus router but I get the error 'DMZ host IP must be in LAN subnet'.
Should my Asus router also hold an IP of 192.168.3.xx?
try port forwarding from the vodafone router, all ports to the asus router ip
if you log into the vodafone router it will show the asus router with a local ip with 3.1x
I tested it out by forwarding the port I needed and it seemed to solve the issue thanks.
I've set a range of 0-65535 now so hopefully thats sorted it.
Thanks again for your help. Great thread.
Can somone please update this so it applies to the newest firmware. The description currently does not match the menu options on the Vodafone box,
Thank you for this thread, it helped me use my Asus DSL-AC68U and effectively turn the VF firewall into a modem.
There are a couple of additional settings I would like to share.
There is an option in the VF modem in Static NAT/DMZ for Exposed Host Function. Point this to the external IP of your third party router. This should avoid any NAT'ing issues between routers and expose your third party router to the internet.
Also, if you were wondering how to cable in the DSL-AC68U to the VF router. I connected an ethernet cable to a LAN port on the DSL-AC68U and LAN on the VF router. Then within the DSL-AC68U setup, go to WAN, Dual Wan and set the Primary WAN to the LAN port you have connected up.
Hope this helps someone.
Might just take the plunge now as the price saving is really good
Unfortunately, those settings are wrong, for instance Vodafone UK is PPPoE and your unique alpha/numeric password is encrypted in the Router backup file. The only way to get your username and password is from Vodafone and then most 3rd party routers will sort the settings out themselves, if you choose BT as your internet provider.
However, this thread was initially created to use the Vodafone Router as a modem with a 3rd party router for LAN and Wi-Fi.
Thanks for the tip.
I'm just wondering - is there a reason why we had changed the private network from 192.168.0.x to 192.168.3.x ? I mean would this set up not work using 192.168.0.x ?
Yes, you can use whatever you want. 192.168.xxx.xxx (replace the x with whatever you choose), just ensure the third block is the same on all devices.
10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255 is another private network IP block. This is what I choose to use, mainly because the first router I used had this block as it's default and I'm lazy and don't like change. Using this block is something I've always done so why change, and it means typing less numbers when setting up a network. 
There are more but these are the two most common IP blocks, in the end it's about personal preference.
Is this workaround still working?
I am thinking of buying this kit to boost my (woeful) wifi at home, but it needs to be connected to a modem.
If I can use the Vodafone Connect box as a modem using the OP's workaround I'll be well pleased.
http://www.linksys.com/us/velop/
Yes this still works, im still running it today. I can't see why it would ever stop working as it is no different to using a standard device on the router.
Hi All,
I switched over to Vodafone on Thursday, and hadn't realised until that point that there was a restriction on using your own router. This was in part because the salesman in the VF shop actually told me otherwise. Like most of you, I asked Vodafone for the PPPoE credentials, and even went as far as emailing the CEO, but my request was declined.
I spent a few hours last night working out a similar solution to those presented here, and now have internet up and running in the house again.
My question is, apart from the aded complexity of having to configure and maintain 2 devices in the event that something goes wrong, are there any disadvantages to the 2 box approach? Personally I can't think of any, but I still have 28 days of the cooling down period left, so need to decide whether to stay with VF or go elsewhere.
@RG1 wrote:Hi All,
I switched over to Vodafone on Thursday, and hadn't realised until that point that there was a restriction on using your own router. This was in part because the salesman in the VF shop actually told me otherwise. Like most of you, I asked Vodafone for the PPPoE credentials, and even went as far as emailing the CEO, but my request was declined.
I spent a few hours last night working out a similar solution to those presented here, and now have internet up and running in the house again.
My question is, apart from the aded complexity of having to configure and maintain 2 devices in the event that something goes wrong, are there any disadvantages to the 2 box approach? Personally I can't think of any, but I still have 28 days of the cooling down period left, so need to decide whether to stay with VF or go elsewhere.
@RG1 wrote:Hi All,
I switched over to Vodafone on Thursday, and hadn't realised until that point that there was a restriction on using your own router. This was in part because the salesman in the VF shop actually told me otherwise. Like most of you, I asked Vodafone for the PPPoE credentials, and even went as far as emailing the CEO, but my request was declined.
I spent a few hours last night working out a similar solution to those presented here, and now have internet up and running in the house again.
My question is, apart from the aded complexity of having to configure and maintain 2 devices in the event that something goes wrong, are there any disadvantages to the 2 box approach? Personally I can't think of any, but I still have 28 days of the cooling down period left, so need to decide whether to stay with VF or go elsewhere.
I've had no issues, if anything it's more secure as it protects your devices behind two routers.
Hi Barryflood 22,
Great post. Not had chance to try it yet but will do. Just some questions, i am not a tekkie but kow my way around hardware and have google for support :smileywink:
I have a powerline network set up in my home, 1200mb but the VF router just does not support the speed, so i have been going aroung in circles with forums and Vodafone and have come to terms with they are so far behind the door its untrue and looking to get my own router set up.
You said plug the VF Router into the port on my router (Asus-AC55U), i have a power line network set up, with a switch in my attic room, where i intend to have my Asus but my VF router is downstairs connected via the Powerline where the phone socket is. Is this OK or does it have to be connected directly to the router? Also the Asus router has a WAN port, does it need to connect to the VF router via that (if not i expect, i can have the routers in 2 different locations providing they are connected to the same network?).
Willing to play around but if i can get as much infor before i start wiring things together and finding issues when it could be something as simple as them noty being connected directly!
Thanks again for thw workaround, hope it works for me.
ta,
this didnt work for me. Not sure if its the router i am using or if i am doing something wrong. tried it, step by step as much as i could, as i expct the gui is very different. This is becoming very frustrating now as the VF router is rubbish. I have a great Asus going to waste and VF insist i can't use my own router. I just dont remember asking VF to manage my home netwrok for me, i just asked them to provide internet to my house. such a bad isp...
@LetsHaveIt wrote:this didnt work for me. Not sure if its the router i am using or if i am doing something wrong. tried it, step by step as much as i could, as i expct the gui is very different. This is becoming very frustrating now as the VF router is rubbish. I have a great Asus going to waste and VF insist i can't use my own router. I just dont remember asking VF to manage my home netwrok for me, i just asked them to provide internet to my house. such a bad isp...
What is it you're trying to achieve? You mention the VF router being rubbish, but then talk about powerline adapters. The VF router has Gigabit LAN ports which will easily keep up with the LAN traffic via your powerline. With the routers in two different places, are you just trying to expand your wifi coverage?
Also, is your Asus route the RT or DSL version? If the latter, you can you this to completely replace your Vodafone router (you'll just need to get the login details by phoning up). If it's the RT version, then you can get it to run your LAN/WLAN by turning off wifi and DHCP on the Vodafone router and place the asus in the DMZ.
Hi all,
I wonder if someone can help, ive used Untagle for ages and have a dedicated PC that i used to use.
Since switching to Vodafone Broadband ive had to use the supplied Moden but i really liked the rock solid stability and controls i had with Untagle.
I was wondering if anyone has ever had success with Untangle and an openreach modem with the required vlan settings and if so what did you have to do to get it working?
thanks in advance
The openreach modem works out of the box (factory reset if in doubt), plug the LAN1 port into untangle, then just set your Untangle enternal interface to PPPoE and enter the username and password Vodaphone gives you (when you ask for them).
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