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Fiber 100 Setup with personal router
Hello,
My fiber 100 mbps is going to be setup soon, and I opted to use my own modem/router. However, I don't know what to buy that will ensure an easy install with fiber (this is my first time). Does any one have some simple instructions and specs for a modem/router necessary to handle fiber?
Juniper
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30.6K Messages
2 years ago
Last known AT&T Gateways (modem/router combo units) are proprietary and you cannot use a 3rd party box to receive the service. Though you can use an additional router or such that receives the service from the Gateway if you need to further manage the home network.
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browndk26
ACE - Professor
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2 years ago
Use the gateway att requires you to use and see how it works for you. Depending on your home size and layout, you may not need an additional router.
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Solar_Wind
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2 years ago
Thanks for the above, but ATT had no issue with me using my own, so I don't believe the first answer is accurate. As for the second answer, this is exactly the solution I am trying to avoid as noted in the question. Other thoughts welcome.
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browndk26
ACE - Professor
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2 years ago
You have to use the att gateway provided. Unless you want to try and bypass the required gateway. I’ll let you google that.
You can use a third party router or mesh WiFi system behind the att gateway.
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dave006
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2 years ago
@Solar_Wind
No AT&T has no trouble with you using your own secondary router.
However for Fiber service you will receive an AT&T Modem with an integrated ONT or with an external ONT. And you will be paying $10 per month for the equipment fee.
Now with that as a base level. You have a couple of options.
However if you get the new BGW320 Gateway from AT&T with the integrated ONT active there is no known way to bypass at this time. You will have to use IP/Passthrough mode.
Dave
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