Going to buy the AC88u DSL variant to get around double NAT

[loady]

My ISP is talktalk in the UK, they do not allow modem mode on their routers, nor do they offer bridge mode anymore, i have tried many,many different configurations for the setup i have/need, it always seems to come back to "you have double NAT"...so...i am now looking to replace the ISP roputer with the DSL-AC88u, having read up on it, there is a fork made for it, it has openvpn and can run diversion and other things i need, just wanted to know if anyone has any better recommendations of a DSL roputer that will run merlin in full, and if anyone in the UK on TALKTALK has got something working so as not to use the ISP supplied equipment.

Thanks.

 

[Jack Yaz]

Pretty sure the only official Merlin fork for the DSL routers is for the DSL-68U - the DSL-88U is a different beast altogether.

DSL-68U fork here: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/dsl-ac68u-asuswrt-merlin-builds-for-dsl-routers.55985/

 

[Jack Yaz]

Alternatively, keep your AC86U and buy an OpenReach modem, they're £15 or so on eBay. Then, settings are published to plug into the 86U are here: https://community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Articles/Set-up-a-non-TalkTalk-router/ta-p/2205383

EDIT: I actually have an unlocked OpenReach modem that I don't really need anymore, PM me if you're interested

 

[JDB]

I’ve used an OpenReach modem as Jack says with TalkTalk and my Merlin Asus and it works like a dream.
Note you’ll need you PPP user/password to enter into the Asus - there are various ways to get this if TalkTalk won’t give it you directly, just have a google.

EDIT - just seen Jacks link, that’s new! You needed your unique details only 12 months ago when I set it up. Much easier now!

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[AndreiV]

Yup. don't buy a DSL router, get a modem or router/modem .

Draytek Vigor 130 is good, plenty around new and used also Zyxel have several units that will do the job ( and are BT/Openreach approved)

My ISP is Pulse8Broadband , running on the TalkTalk system , I recently bought this :

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NE...-N-VDSL2-Combo-WAN-Gateway-ZYXT1/382882389119

Actually an WiFi AC router , I have it set in bridge mode connected to my ASUS AC3200. It is an amazing device and at the current price it is a bargain .

 

[martinr]

I’ve used an OpenReach modem as Jack says with TalkTalk and my Merlin Asus and it works like a dream.
Note you’ll need you PPP user/password to enter into the Asus - there are various ways to get this if TalkTalk won’t give it you directly, just have a google.

EDIT - just seen Jacks link, that’s new! You needed your unique details only 12 months ago when I set it up. Much easier now!

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Me too. TalkTalk, and OpenReach modem from ebay (£2) with RT-AC68U for 4/5 years. Just plugged them in and it worked straightaway.