How to set up your router to work with Atomic Fibre Internet! 🚀 #
Welcome aboard… Almost.
Before we start please note:
On Octotel, Frogfoot and Vumatel we use DHCP/Dynamic IP
On Openserve we have to use PPPoE
Get your router set up for Atomic.
- Your router’s WAN (or Internet) settings needs to be set to:
- Octotel+Frogfoot+Vumatel = Automatic (or DHCP or Dynamic IP). Different router manufacturers use different terms so look out for the appropriate setting that looks right. If you know how to log into your router and it’s set to PPPoE, that’s the place to change it.
- Openserve = PPPoE – we will supply you with new PPPoE details when you join Atomic.
- You might also need to restart the ONT and Router.
- Please ensure you plug the ethernet from the ONT into the WAN port of your router (normally a different colour). If you plug the ethernet from the fibre ONT into another port the router normally turns into “bridge mode” meaning each device will get a public IP address which is not ideal, plus you will be using more IP addresses than are allocated to you by default. We regularly monitor customers’ IP space usage, if we suspect your router is bridged we will get in touch with you.
How to log into your router #
Firstly connect to your WiFi network or plug into your router directly using an Ethernet Cable.
Depending on the make and model of your router you will then need to log in to the router. For your convenience, we have put together the list of common router vendors with their default usernames and passwords.
Want to enable IPv6? #
Read our in-depth guide on how to enable IPv6 on your router.
Openserve Customers: #
Please note you will need to input PPPoE details into the WAN settings of your router. We will supply these. If you struggle, please contact us.
