Reply To: DrayTeK Vigor 166 – G.fast capable As some of you may know, Draytek produce a range of Routers and modems for the UK that comply with BT SIN498 I have recently contacted DrayTek to ask them…

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A few DrayTeK 166 Screenshos

Vigor 166 Web Interface:

Pre-Configured for UK Broadband
The Vigor 166 is pre-set with the correct VLAN tag required by the Openreach VDSL2 and G.fast networks. Only the username and password need to be set on your router:

Updated Interface
In Full-Bridge (Modem) mode, the Vigor 166 only shows settings relevant for that mode:

DSL Status
The DSL Status can be viewed from the Online Status page of the modem:

 

Switchable Operation Mode (note, ADSL seems not supported via Bridge Currently)
The Vigor 166 can be operated in Full-Bridge (Modem) or Router mode, where the modem establishes a connection with the ISP and provides NAT:

 

Setup Wizard for Router Mode
To switch to NAT Router mode, select Router Operation Mode and follow the prompts to initially set it up:

 

Router Configuration
Configuring the PPPoE username and password on the Vigor 166 in NAT Router mode so that the modem establishes the connection:

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