[Technology] Router modem set up

[Rowdey]

Hi, some tech advice please..
just moved home and EE can’t connect us for a week. Previous owner says his existing vodaphone line in/broadband is still live if we want to use it..
Just plugging in my EE Router doesn’t work, same with an old AirPort Extreme..
Phone reception not amazing up here but will go that way if we have to (2 kids/homework/Xbox/etc) so what can you lot suggest I can use for a week to get us by.. second hand vodaphone router required ?
Cheers

 

[1066familyman]

I wasn't aware Routers were ISP specific.

Have you gone into the Router's settings to get it working? Although you'd need the password of the existing Wi-fi network that the previous owner used I think.

P.S. If you have a mobile with unlimited data then for now you could hotspot off of that.

 

[Bodian]

If the router comes on, you don't always need the password - sometimes you can connect by pushing the connect button on the route itself (once the device is looking for it).

 

[1066familyman]

If the router comes on, you don't always need the password - sometimes you can connect by pushing the connect button on the route itself (once the device is looking for it).

The WPS button?

 

[PeterOut]

First thing is to be sure that the phone line really is live. Does your existing router have a light that comes on to show that it has connected to the incoming signal?
Next thing is to check the Vodafone website, and see what settings they say to use for a '3rd party' router (i.e. one not supplied by them). Input those settings into your router, and you should be good to go (assuming that the broadband signal really is still live).

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

 

[Bodian]

The WPS button?

No idea what it's called!! I only have two buttons on mine, one with the little wireless symbol - and the 'on-off' button. It's the former!

 

[Barnet Seagull]

You may need to authenticate to the ISP through any modem which in this case means vodafone login. Worth a google.

https://forum.vodafone.co.uk/t5/Oth...third-party-router-with-vodafone/td-p/2621214


Honestly, if 4/5g mobile is available and decent its worth a punt.

If neither, you could ask nicely and run 100m of cable from next door.

 

[Rowdey]

Thanka for all replies so far - inc [MENTION=16233]tom_[/MENTION]Hark, _Preston_Park [MENTION=33581]Tom Hark, Preston Park[/MENTION] ..

Phone line is live - EE router just goes red. My Apple Mac has no direct connection port to connect router (using phone at this point with 2 bars reception)

@ Peter Out @ Barnet Seagull - So it seems i need a Vodaphone log in/ID so i can then use a 3rd party router..?

Off for walk in rain, as that will elicit a different moaning from kids than 'Are we on line yet..?'

 

[PeterOut]

Thanka for all replies so far - inc [MENTION=16233]tom_[/MENTION]Hark, _Preston_Park [MENTION=33581]Tom Hark, Preston Park[/MENTION] ..

Phone line is live - EE router just goes red. My Apple Mac has no direct connection port to connect router (using phone at this point with 2 bars reception)

@ Peter Out @ Barnet Seagull - So it seems i need a Vodaphone log in/ID so i can then use a 3rd party router..?

Off for walk in rain, as that will elicit a different moaning from kids than 'Are we on line yet..?'

Yes, as per the link that Barnet Seagull provided - if the previous house owner is willing / able to provide their login details (unlikely), then you can use your router, once you have setup the router with the instructions on the vodafone page.

Otherwise, you will need to use your phone's broadband signal as a hotspot, assuming that you have a large amount of data included in your phone's plan.

Final option - send the kids out for a walk in the rain to get some peace and quiet, you have enough to do with moving into a new home

 

[Mortdecai]

A phone line... how very 90's.

 

[dazzer6666]

How close/friendly are the neighbours? Could possibly ask if you can use their wifi for a few days ? Don’t think you’ll be able to use the Vod line unless you have the previous owners login details…….

 

[happypig]

You will definitely need the vodafone id/password to set up the router.
If you get them the other settings are
PPPoE
VLAN 101
MTU 1492

 

[Weststander]

Yes, as per the link that Barnet Seagull provided - if the previous house owner is willing / able to provide their login details (unlikely), then you can use your router, once you have setup the router with the instructions on the vodafone page.

Otherwise, you will need to use your phone's broadband signal as a hotspot, assuming that you have a large amount of data included in your phone's plan.

Final option - send the kids out for a walk in the rain to get some peace and quiet, you have enough to do with moving into a new home

Then, get technical ……