Happy to help Martin! Please make sure you give my video a 👍 and feel free to subscribe! 😊

I have a w9970 at present works great on sky I had to download filmware update I'm getting this router this week picked up on eBay for 13.50. what a steal o need QoS for Xbox

Happy to help!

Brilliant! Thanks for the comment

Ahhh. I'm glad this worked for you!

This was the comment I was hoping to find 🙂 Thanks

Thanks, that's answered a question i hadn't even asked yet.

Iv had nightmares also replacing sky modems and I have even captured login packets and still never worked.

Thank you I so want to change my router

Hi Josh, were you using a AC2800 and on Sky Superfast Broadband? Just received my AC2800 and I am not sure if the username and password in this video will work! Thanks

Glad it helped

Happy to help my friend. Hope you've liked and subscribed! 👍

@@kiphakes based on the info you shared and the first video I watched of yours. Yes I've liked, subb'd and full notified. Looking forward to new videos from you.

If you are using a pihole you don’t need to do that, you need to turn dchp on your sky q hub off, assign your raspberry pi an ip address in the higher range and then set your sky router ip range below the number you’ve set so it won’t mess the network up. I’ve been using mine for over a year for like this. Everything automatically works including the fire sticks and phones. Works over powerline to our outhouse as well

Happy to help!

Mad man, do you know the username and password for now tv?? Just about to purchase this?? Thanks

👍🏻

It will be the same I imagine

So glad it helped!

Thanks so much for the comment!

Hey there! Came across this video, saw your comment and had the same question about the VR2100 as opposed to the VR600, was wondering if I could ask a quick something: Did the VR2100 end up working well for you in the end? And at that with stable speeds/range? I just wanna make sure if I buy the VR2100 (since I'm guessing it's slightly more modern?), it wouldn't end up being the rubbish brother to the VR600 :D Hope to hear back from you about it, and I hope it's good news, - Sciatic :)

​@@SciaticCoast89 Hey there Sciatic, good to hear from you. It was a little while ago now, and yes I did in fact purchase the VR2100 from Amazon back in May 2021 (just checked my Amazon order history), but unfortunately I had to send it back. It did work well, although it was a while ago now I seem to recall it was very easy to set up with Sky (who's connection credentials are a pain), the TP Link software if very good on the Router. However, the Router I had seemed to develop a fault whereby (I think) the WiFi just kept going down, and I couldn't figure out why (I'm also a bit of techy). So in the end I ended up returning it for a refund. This doesn't mean to say you would have the same problem though. Personally I do recommend purchasing goods through Amazon because if you do have a problem or for some reason it doesn't work out, their returns policy is second to none. I've actually got Sky's Fibre to the Property (FTTP) and I'm running the Asus RT-AX56U which is a nice little Router, But because I've got FTTP I don't need the actually modem side of things with the router. I hope all that helps, and I wish you look in your decision. All the best - Neil.

@@NeilBradleyMS Hey again Neil, much appriciate the response! :) I think in that case it might be worth pursuing one of these for cheap, the main reason I'm after one to begin with is generally the ASDL/VDSL Sky Routers we've had always seem to conk out after around 6 months, we've been maintaining our current one by flipping it upside down to vent any heat out, and it still goes out almost daily! 😂 Besides that, I have a theory as to why the TP Link router may have been timing out, but of course even if I'm completely wrong I'd be happy to have an average-and-stable speed, as opposed to the poor range, constantly cutting connection we have now :) That brings me to another point, and I hope you're okay with me going for one or two or questions 😅: How would you say the range on the VR2100 was for you? I live in a single floor flat, so while it's not essential, for such a small space I'd rather not continue having my brother's Wi-Fi depend on an old Extender in his room, so if it's any better on range than a Sky Router, all the better! 😊 Thanks again for the initial feedback, you've already been more helpful than most forums I've looked up, and even if I don't hear back from you again I hope you're doing well 😊 - Sciatic :)

​@@SciaticCoast89 Hi there Sciatic, yes indeed good to talk to you once again. My apologies for not getting back to you yesterday, I had one of 'those' days if you know what I mean.. a bit hectic with the lead up to Christmas. I totally understand about your Sky Router conking out, for me my Sky router worked ok but I just didn't like how Sky locked everything down in their software. I like the versatility of a router of my own choice as I feel you have so much more control. Before I'd got FTTP (Fibre to the Property) I was also on FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet - those little green boxes you see dotted around the streets). I just wanted to point out to you the main issue I was having when trying to find a 3rd party modem such as the VR2100. Sky have this really weird way their systems connect the Internet to their customers via their modem/router, it's a protocol call “MER” or DHCP Option 61, something like that if memory serves. Anyway, when I was looking for a 3rd party router I had to make sure it was compatible with this protocol otherwise it won't work. The VR2100 is one of the very few that is compatible and I believe it's as simple as just choosing the “MER” option within the Admin settings page. In addition to this you may be required to input login details, so the VR2100 can also connect to Sky systems (all part of the MER protocol), I'm fairly sure the user name and password you can use is: User: abcdefgh@skydsl Password: 1234567890abcdef (The above may not be necessary, I can't quite remember) In answer to your question, in all honesty the range of the VR2100 was good.. it definitely seemed as good as the Sky router, perhaps a little better but hard to tell. Certainly no worse that is for sure. Just a note on the Extenders you mentioned, it's actually better to try and plug an extender about half way between the source (the router) and it's destination (your brothers room). By doing this, it is able to grab the Wifi signal fairly well as it's not too far away from the Router, BOOST it, then deliver it to your Brothers room. If the extender is too far away from the Router itself, the signal is too weak for it to pick up and boost if you see what I mean. I've really enjoyed chatting with you and it's a pleasure trying to help you and if I can offer you some advice based on my own experience. So good luck, I would be interested to hear back with what you decide to do and (hopefully) if it works ok. (Sorry about the long message) Cheers - Neil.

So the sky q mini boxes work with any standard broadband wifi, the mesh stuff for sky q is essentially so the minis act like a wifi hot spot. I don't know if sky ever activated the powerline technology that they build into the q hubs, q box and minis but that was supposed to be a thing that they launched to help improve connections.

Yes... They work with any wifi provider.

@@kiphakes I used Google Nest wifi and they didn't work. I had to keep reconnecting the main Sky Q box and mini box.

@@danieling That's strange! I must admit I've never used Google Nest WiFi, so I can't offer any help!

I've been using it for a month or so with no drama

I replaced my sky router with a TP-Link VR600 and works a treat with an added 40MB on my download speeds.

It's all working lovely with my Sky Q Mini box - can't complain at all!

@@kiphakes im assuming you just used the wps for the sky Q mini boxes then

@@johnbob7555 Yes

Uhm.. Honestly.. Don't know :D

The username and password are just online in various places. Everyone has the same one. Regards to a better model... I'm not sure, generally you can't go wrong with a TP-LINK product but make sure it's a MODEM router.. 👍

I've used a TP-Link VR600. Has added another 40MB to my download speeds. See my other message for username / password for this router.

@@kiphakes - will this router improve the download/upload speeds?

@@SuffolkSifter it can do! It certainly won't harm it

No problem! Happy to have helped!

Well it should work INSTEAD of it - this replaces the ISP supplied router - so it's a Modem Router instead of just a Router. I can't see why it wouldn't work, but you'd need the username and password to connect to the BT VDSL network. (It's probably easy to find via Google)

Mine has been up for 7 days.. and the only reason it was off before was because I turned off the power.

Probably not, although I’m no longer using sky so I can’t say for sure

Oh.. So you've not got this model? I'm not really sure of the best set up for you then.

Still the same.

No... This replaces the Sky router entirely, the adsl is plugged into the tp-link and that's it. Although the setup is different for ADSL, I think there's a different username and password.

Yes.. however this video is very old now so stuff might have changed.. I don’t use Sky any more so can’t update it

Glad it was helpful!

I think you should be okay using that one too.. the username and password should still be the same.

@@kiphakes ok thanks

I don't know - I don't have Sky Q boosters. I've not had any issues with my Sky Q or Mini Boxes - my Nest stuff works well too! The diagnostics on the Sky website / app won't work because it is expecting to 'speak' to the Sky Q router - not the tp-link one however, I've only ever used that when stuff has gone down, so it's not really an issue

@@kiphakes much appreciated, many thanks. For the sake of £85, it’s worth a go!

@@timtam6442 did you end up trying this with boosters?

@@LHawkesDrumsaccording to sky the boosters only work with their own routers and not third party ones so no unfortunately 😢

Remove the sky router completely.. however remember this is a very old video now so technology has moved on. I’m not even with Sky any more so can’t offer any help

It should do.. It did with me also this can be used with TP Links Onemesh (I think it's called that) system so you can add additional wireless repeaters if needed

Thanks so much

Yeah - the Virgin Hub is specifically for Virgin connections - you'd probably get one of the newer Sky Q Routers which is the SR203 (I think) it's actually not bad - I'm using it since I made this video.

I just used what you see in the video fella

So long as it’s a Modem Router it should work!

@@kiphakes That is not strictly true - you must make sure that it is VDSL/ADSL compatible for it to work with Sky

I don’t see why not! But obviously I can’t guarantee it!

@@kiphakes - thanks so much. Did your Sky Q box for the TV work when you used the TP-Link AC2100?

@@roscoefernandes6843 yep, they are fine with non Sky routers

@@kiphakes - thanks a lot :)

Honestly, I can’t really help. I’m not with sky any more so can’t recommend anything newer

Yep.. Possibly higher!

Sorry. Can’t help!

Not stupid at all. There is a sticker on the back with the default wireless network and password, you can connect to that instead

@@kiphakes I appreciate the very quick reply on a 5 month old video! Thanks for your very helpful video and comment :D Have yourself a great day, pal!

I’m not sure! Sorry!

I'm not sure! However I reckon they would use the same username and password

Absolutely fine!

@@kiphakes I have a problem with the Sky Q 1TB box not connecting to the router - any suggestions? It is currently on a wireless connection.

@@docsmit54 did you get anywhere???

@@michaelhall241 router itself is very easy to set up and lots of useful features, however the Sky Q boxes would not connect to it without freezing and crashing all the time. Had to go back to the sky Q hub 😒

@@kiphakes when all the sky q boxes (including mini's) are chained together do they still act as wifi repeaters?

Exactly the same here. Cannot get it to connect at all

My ac2100 vr600 won’t connect either

Hi Rahbaan, did you get this sorted in the end? Same boat here!

I've posted different username / password above, try that.

Yeah I'd say so.

I've got a drawer full of those old Openreach modems, I think they are just e-waste now pretty much. I kept them in case I'd need them for anything one day but of course never will. It's just something else to find a power socket and shelf space for, and I've got enough kit plugged in already, so I'm happy to have it all in one device. I was looking at a Ubiquiti Dream Machine but then realised I'd still need a router to plug it into since it only has a WAN port. The router in this video seems to do the things I wanted from the Dream Machine so I might go for one of these instead, if it still works for people.

@@BarnSt0rmer I decided to return the modem and routers in favour of this TP Link router/modem. And have been very happy so far ☺️ was going to get a mesh system but this covers my entire house by itself. Much improved on the range of the awful now TV router

@@danbullock8146 There was one on Amazon in used-good condition for about £50 that I was thinking about going for but I left it too long and now it's gone :( oh well

Sorry, this is an old video and I’m no longer using Sky, so I can’t help

I'm not sure!

Yeah I don’t see why not!

@@kiphakes thank you🙏

Sounds like an old router! I’d recommend this method!

OK... I guess you wouldn't use the VR600 in modem mode as I have then. I'd probably switch the DNS off on the BT modem and set the default gateway on THE VR600 to the IP address of the BT modem.

@@kiphakes really appreciate the reply. I’ll be honest, I don’t know how to do either. As you can tell I’m a tryer, that’s as far as my skills go

Ahh.. I wish I could help more! Hope you find a solution.

I'm using the VR600 with no issues straight out the box, i've posted a different username / password above to configure this Router.

It does fully replace it

No problem 👍

I don't see why not!

@@kiphakes I’m not sure if it’s a modem/router combo like you stated in the video. Appreciate the speedy reply though.

That very strange! I didn't have any issues with my Sky Q mini box.

Did you rename the router to your old sky q router name? Does this make a difference?

@@Bittenrabid I did.. Largely because I didn't want to have to rejoin everything to the network again

I don't think you can

Sorry, I don't own that model so can't help :(

Sky’s FTTP uses iPOE which is confused as MER by a lot of folk. It’s simple to setup using DHCPv6 and doesn’t require any username or password. Mine works a treat my TP-link AX50. Going to swap it out with a cheap as chips ubiquiti edge router x as I’ve got access points dotted around the house now so a router with Wi-Fi isn’t required anymore. As I speak I’ve got Netflix running 4K and sky q downloading an UHD movie and just ran a Speedtest and still getting 124mbps down usually about 147-149 down constantly

It certainly seemed good when I made this video. Just remember it’s a few years old now, and I no longer use Sky for my internet, so can’t check for updates and changes.

​@@kiphakes No problem, I really appreciate you replying back to this old video! Will take a chance and will buy the router via Amazon so at least I can get no hassle returns if it doesn't work! 😀

@@jerryoneful How did you get on setting it up with more recent equipment?

​​@@simonwalker4175I received the router, but sent it back Trying to find out the correct WiFi channels to avoid conflict especially when using SKY Q mesh wasn't worth the hassle for me unfortunately. I may try again in the future, as I now need to get myself a WiFi 6E router to use with a Quest 3 VR headset via Airlink! 😉

It can do.. Yes.. But Wi-Fi is always a bit slower than a wired connection.

Hi Adrian - I’m no longer with Sky, so can’t help - sorry about that!

No idea, sorry!

Sorry buddy.. I’m not sure this setup works with fttp. I’m not with Sky any more so can’t make an update!

You don't need a modem router for that. A modem router replaces your existing Sky Q router

@@kiphakes thank you for coming back. Any recommendations for a router? Is it pretty straight forward to do.

@@toddmills794 what are you trying to achieve in the new office? WiFi? More ethernet? Both?

Hi Just WiFi, for office work and to run my xbox off. Do I just need to plug a router in?

Yeah. A standard router would work. Just turn the DNS off on it and let the Sky Q Router do that

It does!

Did this make any sense? I’m learning by the minute. Basically my question is how to I set this up with the optical fibre open reach modem

Honestly, I've no idea - sorry :(

@@markditch2186 If you plug the ethernet cable from the modem into the back of the router WAN/LAN Port then put it into the wireless router mode you will have no issues

Did you get this set up to work? I'm with now TV and can't get past the PPOE set up page on my huwaei ax3

I'm not sure if this will work with now TV

Excellent to hear!

Hello was it as easy to set up when using talktalk i am a talk talk customer and was wondering about getting one thanks for any help

@@stevelarkin3285 Yes very easy plugged it in logged into the router all you had to do was click next on most things and that was it. The user manual has it all set out for you

so you didnt need any information from talktalk and does it perform better than talktalks router

Yep all sky fibre folk have the same username and password

That’s strange as not worked on mine 🤔

I don't see why not!

@@kiphakes thanks for this i have haded the sky router for the last 18 months and didnt realise that you could use a non sky one

Yes you can

I don't see why it wouldn't be!

@@kiphakes Just looking at online comments it appears that Sky are not happy for you to use 3rd party routers and it is quite difficult to these up - unlike your router mine does not have the option to select the ISP (SKYMER) provider.

They are all the same to be honest

Yeah you’d just have to connect to the default WiFi and go in that way

Ok perfect. This deffo isn’t my strong point so bit nervous lol

@Parkendnorth well, I’d recommend getting it from Amazon (link in the description) due to their good returns policy if you can’t suss it, at least you can send it back!

@@kiphakes thanks for your help

I can't really help.. I've moved house since I made this and no longer use sky.

At the time of making this video (in March 2021) I had improvements… but obviously that was a while ago! Try getting it from Amazon and return it if you’re unhappy!

You need to use it for the main router

You could do!

@@kiphakes Im looking at the AC2100 which is what you use so im going on your expertise. Is it easy to set up the AC2100 with a Deco mesh system?

Possibly... I don't have an r470t so can't do a video

No, not really, just reconnect them to WiFi network and all will be good- just remember this is video is old, so things might have changed. I no longer have Sky Broadband so can’t check everything is still current!

No question is a dumb question. WiFi will work out of the box, although it will obviously have a different SSID to the Sky Router

To the BT box. You replace the existing router

It does have Qos

I think it’s different with fttp sadly. I’ve moved since and not with Sky any more

No worries, I'll keep digging and report back here if I get it working

I don't have the SR203 router so I can't really help!

Very strange! I can't really offer much assistance, I've shown all the steps I followed in the video.

@@kiphakes I followed the video step by step and it still not working

No.. because you don’t use that any more with this solution

Send a link to your router and i might be able to assist

@@kierancarterrules what kind of link?

@@TimberWulfIsHere to which router you have

@@kierancarterrules I mentioned it in the comment dude. Look up the tp link ac1900

I'm having the same problem. Cant seem to get the dsl light to be stable. Sending mine back

Hello 👋 really sorry but I no longer have Sky Fibre so can’t really help! Sorry

@@kiphakes thanks for getting back!!! I idon't have fibre...maybe that's my problem? Any ideas gratefully received...cheers

Yes.. probably!

Not quite the top!! Kittdigital is the top 😂

It's the top speed that my line supports - 40mb

ok thanks for the support I need to get rid of this sky q hub anyways, I will come back to you if I have any other questions

You need an internet service provider to provide a service…

@@kiphakes would just a phone line be enough?.

@@pomponknitting nope

I’ve switched from Sky Fibre now, but it was working just fine until I did

You have to go into your Sky Q box settings to reset your Network Connection to find the new router. Got to Settings - Network Connection - Network Setup - Reset.....It take a little while to reset, just be patient. Then just search for your Wifi and connect.

Correct. This method allows you to get online without your Sky Router

Thanks. Do you know if I can put the TP link into modem only mode and connect to ASUS XT8s for mesh network setup?

@@bensnell5396 yes, that should be possible!