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I've been using it for years and pretty happy, but: have you tried just replacing the modem and router with your own kit? Last I remember, IPv6 is slightly fidd

by aseipp 3y ago

I've been using it for years and pretty happy, but: have you tried just replacing the modem and router with your own kit? Last I remember, IPv6 is slightly fiddly, and you need some VLAN tagging set up, but you can just use any DOCSIS modem and a bog-standard x86 box to do routing. I ran pfsense for several years that way and it was great until the Atom chipset died (infamous C2000 series bug.) Even then I totally sympathize that the standard equipment should Just Work and I understand that babysitting networking gear isn't fun. But if you actually can't get anyone else, it might be worth a shot.

piperswe 3y ago
DOCSIS is for cable, not fiber. Fiber equipment is usually ISP-specific - I'm pretty sure I can't replace my AT&T ONT (even if I can replace the gateway in a hacky way).
Ryokurin 3y ago
You don't even need to do that anymore. You can just enable BYOD in your settings and plug in your router. Just be sure to get one that can actually handle the throughput of the service, most of the really cheap ones can't.
SparkyMcUnicorn 3y ago
I thought DOCSIS was cable-only. Most fiber ISPs (PON) require an ONT, and they'll give you an ONT + Gateway or a Gateway with an integrated ONT (the former lets you use your own equipment by plugging directly into the ONT). ISPs that offer dedicated fiber lines let you use an SFP with your own switch/gateway directly, if I'm not mistaken.
- saltminer 3y ago
  >ISPs that offer dedicated fiber lines let you use an SFP with your own switch/gateway directly, if I'm not mistaken. At least with Comcast and AT&T metro ethernet, they provide the modem/gateway - you cannot terminate in your own equipment. You get to use your own router, of course, but they will never let you directly touch the fiber. Don't like it? They're the only metro-E providers in town (or rather, a specific area of Nashville, TN I got to see quotes from), so if you need a dedicated line and don't like their rules, you can kick rocks unless you've got money to burn. Comcast charges $12k to install, but that's still pennies compared to paying a tier 1 that doesn't already have a presence in the area to lay a line to your door.

by aseipp 3y ago

piperswe 3y ago

DOCSIS is for cable, not fiber. Fiber equipment is usually ISP-specific - I'm pretty sure I can't replace my AT&T ONT (even if I can replace the gateway in a hacky way).

Ryokurin 3y ago

You don't even need to do that anymore. You can just enable BYOD in your settings and plug in your router. Just be sure to get one that can actually handle the throughput of the service, most of the really cheap ones can't.

SparkyMcUnicorn 3y ago

I thought DOCSIS was cable-only. Most fiber ISPs (PON) require an ONT, and they'll give you an ONT + Gateway or a Gateway with an integrated ONT (the former lets you use your own equipment by plugging directly into the ONT). ISPs that offer dedicated fiber lines let you use an SFP with your own switch/gateway directly, if I'm not mistaken.

saltminer 3y ago
>ISPs that offer dedicated fiber lines let you use an SFP with your own switch/gateway directly, if I'm not mistaken. At least with Comcast and AT&T metro ethernet, they provide the modem/gateway - you cannot terminate in your own equipment. You get to use your own router, of course, but they will never let you directly touch the fiber. Don't like it? They're the only metro-E providers in town (or rather, a specific area of Nashville, TN I got to see quotes from), so if you need a dedicated line and don't like their rules, you can kick rocks unless you've got money to burn. Comcast charges $12k to install, but that's still pennies compared to paying a tier 1 that doesn't already have a presence in the area to lay a line to your door.