How can i change router?
How can i change router?
You can operate their modem in bridging mode while connecting any routers you prefer.
Yeah, except my ISP blocks that. Doesn't even work for my own modem/router. As soon as I switch it to bridge mode I'm offline. I assume that is because they authorize the device based on MAC and afaik in bridge mode they see the one of the device behind that.
They had several network ports on their modem/router. In bridge mode, it displayed the device's MAC address rather than the external WAN port, so I had to fake the MAC. That wasn't feasible because their equipment was simple and secure. Ultimately, I swapped it out for my own device, provided the details, and that’s it.
You'd need to confirm with your ISP about their "bring your own" rules. Placing another router nearby would work, but as @Kilrah noted, it would create double-NAT and waste power on both devices without any benefit.
I hope they would switch the internet system to something different altogether. Right now, my connection is inconsistent—speed and responsiveness vary a lot. It drops during busy periods and even cuts out completely at night or early morning. Others in the US have shared similar issues too. Of course, it’s not the worst experience for me, but I just want reliable service like landline phones have always provided. I can reach my landline at any time with a clear dial tone, which is dependable. Internet, however, still feels unreliable after many years. I believe they should update the system so it delivers consistently for everyone. How long will we wait before internet quality truly meets expectations? It seems we’ve been waiting too long.
Received bridge box, set up perfectly and functioned as expected—no login or configuration needed. Very pleased I invested $100 because the ISP box actually offered solid features and flexibility, but it simply couldn't handle a 500Mbps connection properly. It kept crashing and rebooting daily during heavy usage with many open connections. Routing issues were constant, and you can't disable routing. Now everything is fine with the replacement. G.fast performs excellently, delivering impressive speeds—half a Gbps over a poor-quality copper cable at distances comparable to Ethernet over Cat6.