Fibre router help
Fibre router help
Some companies here use a standard ONT, but AT&T struggles and relies on a gateway that doesn’t support bridge mode. I believe others do too, though there are many different DSL versions to consider. Since aDSL remains common in the US and some areas offer VDSL, you should understand your needs. Because DSL is still available here, while others might have better options like cable TV, the FCC rules came about because cable companies could encrypt their broadcasts, forcing customers to buy equipment from them. This created a middle ground. Unfortunately, many people aren’t smart enough to set up their own gear. I refer to them as “dumb” – for example, Comcast charges around $15 a month just to rent a gateway, which adds up to about $180 a year. When my family first got our modem, it was only $10 a month to rent.
Typically ISPs offer a compatible gateway solution, though many permit you to replace it with your own device—even if technically restricted. Often there are alternatives available. In certain regions they provide g.FAST, meaning the telecom supplies a modem for those lines while connecting via Ethernet to the ISP router, similar to an ONT setup.