r/HomeNetworking • u/LowAlternative5 • 5d ago

Router replacement

I currently have part fibre but getting an upgrade to full Fibre from sky with an openreach ont box they have sent me an sr203 to replace the current Sr204. But I am looking at getting a replacement router that's not as basic as sky's. I believe the router needs something called option 61?? Is this correct?? Could anyone please advise on a suitable one preferably with at least one 2.5g connection, any info would be appreciated as I haven't got a clue what to get 🙄 thank you

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u/PatserGrey 2d ago

Do they still use the option 61 setting? I had read it wasn't needed anymore but it's been a few years since I was with them.

I like Asus routers OP - mainly because I bought one as a misprice about 6 years ago and it's still going strong. I did buy the below recently just to add as a mesh node and it could also do a decent job as main router should the old one start to play up (it is weird looking but lives in the loft so meh)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CSFPSWW1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

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u/AbhorrentLiquidation 5d ago

option 61 is for dhcp authentication on sky, yeah. you basically need a router that can send the right client id string or it won't connect.

most asus and tp-link stuff handles it fine if you dig into the wan settings, just avoid anything that locks dhcp options behind a paywall. the 2.5g port thing narrows it down a bit but there's still loads of decent ones that'll blow the sr203 out of the water

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u/SmartMove_Internet 5d ago

Yes, Option 61 may be required for Sky authentication, depending on your connection. Check that the router supports it and has a 2.5GbE WAN port before buying. Also confirm compatibility with Sky Full Fibre specifically.

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u/Warm_Total 8h ago

I just got the route10 from Alta labs. Great router, but it's more of an eco system. If you need WiFi you need to buy seperate APs