How To Use A TP-Link Router With Sky Fibre Optic
This article is taken from Kev Quirk's site at : [https://kevq.uk/how-to-use-a-tp-link-router-with-sky-fibre-optic/ https://kevq.uk/how-to-use-a-tp-link-router-with-sky-fibre-optic/]. We take no responsibility for issues arising from following this guide, it is for information purposes only.
'''Why Change?'''
The OEM Sky router is fine for most uses, but some people want more functionality than what “normal” routers can offer. Sky Q can sometimes restrict VoIP services and has a habit of tracking and filtering user browsing behaviour.
After having a lot of issues with wireless myself, I decided to replace my OEM Sky router with a TP-Link AC1200 (costing approximately £45 from [https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Archer-VR400-V3-Connections/dp/B08DVGFRXW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=Archer+VR400&qid=1610955669&refinements=p_76:419158031&rnid=419157031&rps=1&sr=8-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=kevq-21&linkId=cedae5299bd60f304ec1f5411ae3288c&language=en_GB Amazon]) for my Sky fibre connection. I’m so glad I did!
June 2020 update: I’ve since upgraded my Wi-Fi network with a TP-Link Deco M5 mesh Wi-Fi system which has vastly improved my wireless network.
'''Setting It Up'''
Setting up the TP-Link router with Sky fibre is extremely simple. Whilst it’s not quite plug and play, the process is very simple:
Plug in your TP-Link to a power supply and connect the grey DSL cable to the corresponding port on the back of your router.
Connect the other end of your DSL cable to the micro-filter than comes with the router and connect it to your phone socket. If you already have a micro-filter, replace it with the new one.
Connect the network cable to port 1 on the router, then connect the other end to your laptop.
Open a browser window and navigate to http://192.168.1.1.
The TP-Link will ask you to set an admin password – make sure you use something secure, as Password123 ain’t gonna cut it!
Once in, the TP-Link setup wizard will start:
Input your location and time zone. Click Next.
Select Sky(MER)_VDSL from the ISP list. Make sure it’s this one, as this is Sky fibre. The other Sky option in the list is for Sky Broadband and will not work for fibre connections.
In the username field, enter ''abcdefgh@skydsl''
In the password field, enter ''1234567890abcdef''
Click Next, then set up your wireless network how you see fit.
The TP-Link will then test the Internet connection and you should see a success message. If you do not, wait for the DSL light to stop flashing and try again – it should work just fine.
That’s it! You’re now connected to Sky fibre via your new TP-Link router.
'''IMPORTANT'''
For using the buzzbox service, you'll need to turn off the SIP ALG "helper" under the "Security" / "Advanced Security" menu option.