With the introduction of Sky Fibre, Sky Broadband now refers to ADSL broadband products.

Is Sky broadband ADSL or VDSL?

With the introduction of Sky Fibre, Sky Broadband now refers to ADSL broadband products.

Can I use my own router with Sky Fibre?

We recommend using a Sky Wi-Fi router, but if you have a router that you’re particularly attached to and you want to keep using, or have an existing Home Wi-Fi solution that you’re happy with then no worries. Sky Broadband will work with most routers, though some may not be compatible or could be tricky to set up.

Does Sky use Pppoe?

Re: PPPOE codes for connection to third party router If it’s superfast (FTTC) Sky use MER (DHCP Option 60/61) no PPPoE.

What is Mer option 61?

Sky use a VDSL connection type known as “DHCP Option 61” / “MER”. This requires you to provide a username and password in order to connect to the internet (not your WiFi password).

Does Sky fibre need a dish?

British broadcaster Sky is launching a TV that streams content via the internet, removing the need for a satellite dish. The company describes Sky Glass as a “no-fuss” streaming TV.

Do I need an engineer to install Sky Fibre?

When you order Sky Broadband & Talk, if you don’t have a suitable phone line, we’ll have booked an engineer to install your broadband. But if you already have a suitable phone line, we’ll activate you remotely instead.

Does Sky use DHCP?

Sky/Now no longer use PPPoE to authenticate connections and instead require DHCP option 61 to be configured on the WAN interface DHCP request in order to connect to the internet.

Do you need different router for fibre?

No, fiber-optic technology does not need a special router, there are various Wi-Fi routers available in the markets that are compatible with fiber internet speeds. However, if your fiber connection offers faster speeds than your old internet service, you may need to invest in a new wireless router.

Does Sky Broadband need a phone line?

You will need a landline for the broadband, unless you use something like Virgin Media who use their own cabling.

Which routers work with Sky Fibre?

Any of the latest TP-Link, Netgear, Billion or Asus routers support VDSL2 and DHCP Option 61 which is needed to authenticate to Sky’s systems.

How is Sky fibre fitted?

The new Sky Hub has the modem built in, which means, if you sign up to Sky Fibre, Sky simply post you the router and some other bits, and all you have to do is plug it into your master phone socket – where the phone line comes into your home – and into a power socket, switch it on and you’re more or less good to go.

Does Sky fibre use phone line?

Does Sky use IPv6?

Sky provide a /56 IPv6 delegation, they do not provide a global IPv6 address on the WAN interface, this is link local only. Prefix delegation size should be set to 56. The only other requirement is found in the Interfaces:Settings menu under IPV6 DHCP.

Which router is best for fibre broadband?

Best routers for fiber optic internet

• Best overall: Asus RT-AX88U Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router.
• Best overall runner-up: TP-Link Archer AX6000 Wi-Fi 6 router.
• Editor’s pick: TP-Link AX3000 Archer AX50 Wi-Fi 6 Smart Router.
• Best for low prices: TP-Link AC1900 Archer A9 Smart Wi-Fi Router.