Replacing the SR102 - Recommendations needed!

[UnluckyForSome]

Hi Guys,

I’m planning on replacing my SR102, I really want to use my “PiHole” network wide but obviously the SR102 won’t let me change the DNS servers. I’m aware I need to extract the credentials from the router which I think I can manage. My question is can anybody recommend a router? I wouldn’t want to spend any more than £100. Also, I would appreciate if it could support fibre connections too in case I ever decide to upgrade from ADSL!

Many thanks!

[hushcoden]

Do you want an all-in-one solution, i.e. a modem/router or are you planning to get a modem (using in bridge mode) and connect to that a router ? Also, do you know if you are connected to a Broadcom or ECI cab ?

[UnluckyForSome]

Ok, looks like this will be a little more complicated than I thought. I would prefer an all-in-one solution, what type of router should I be looking for for that? And i’m afraid I have no idea about broadcom vs eci, is this important?

Many thanks!

[hushcoden]

Knowing the chipset of the cab you are connected to it would help the choice of the modem, that is Brodacom with Broadcom and Infineon with Lantiq but it's not a big deal...

As for the modem/router solution, I am not aware of so many models that support DHCP 60/61 such as Draytek Vigor 2762ac/2862ac, Netgear D7800, Netgear D7000-100UKS, Netgear D7000-200UKS, Tp-Link Archer VR600/900/2600/2800... there might be others but again I don't know how many others... (I read about TP-Link having good performance, but they don't upgrade their firmware so often, so for me personally it would mean a no-go).

Should you go with a 2-device solution then you would have more options...

[UnluckyForSome]

Knowing the chipset of the cab you are connected to it would help the choice of the modem, that is Brodacom with Broadcom and Lantiq with Lantiq but it's not a big deal...

As for the modem/router solution, I am not aware of so many models that support DHCP 60/61 such as Draytek Vigor 2762ac/2862ac, Netgear D7800, Netgear D7000-100UKS, Netgear D7000-200UKS, Tp-Link Archer VR600/900/2600/2800... there might be others but again I don't know how many others... (I read about TP-Link having good performance, but they don't upgrade their firmware so often, so for me personally it would mean a no-go).

Should you go with a 2-device solution then you would have more options...

If I go with a 2-device solution I will need to replace the SR102 still won't I? Because otherwise there is no way of changing the DNS...

[hushcoden]

Correct, with a 2-device solution I mean a router + a modem (in bridge mode), definitely not the Sky hub... and yes in order to change DNS you must rid of the Sky hub...