Recommended Connection Types for Major ISPs in the UK

Released On: 2023-12-20 09:37:29Last update time: 2023-12-28 03:04:37

In this article, we go through the 4 main types of internet connections currently being used in the UK and explain the main differences between them. This information will assist you in finding a compatible Deco device and setting it up with greater efficiency.

Types of broadband connection

Broadband Connection Average Download Speed Whether Deco could replace the ISP-provided Wi-Fi hub
ADSL/ADSL2+ 24Mbps Yes---Deco X20/X50/73-DSL
FTTC/G-Fast 80/300Mbps Yes---Deco X20/X50/73-DSL
HFC 600Mbps No
FTTP(Full Fiber) 1Gbps+ Yes---All Decos that support Ethernet cable connection

ADSL/ADSL2+

Recommended Model Deco X20/50/73-DSL
Common-Used Topology ISP---<copper phone line>Openreach Box---<copper phone line>---Deco X20/X50/73-DSL
Operation Mode DSL modem router
Recommended Internet Connection Type PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required.)

FTTC/G-Fast

Recommended Model Deco X20/50/73-DSL
Common-Used Topology ISP---<copper phone line>Openreach Box---<copper phone line>---Deco X20/X50/73-DSL
Operation Mode DSL modem router
Recommended Internet Connection Type PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required.)

HFC(Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial)

Recommended Model All Decos that support Ethernet cable connection
Common-Used Topology ISP---<coaxial cable>ISP Hub---<Ethernet cable>---Deco
Operation Mode Wireless router mode or Access Point Mode
Recommended Internet Connection Type
  • PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required) if ISP hub is set to Modem mode.
  • Dynamic IP if ISP hub is in default router mode.

FTTP/FTTH

Recommended Model All Decos that support Ethernet cable connection
Common-Used Topology

ISP---<optic cable>ONT---<Ethernet cable>---Deco

Operation Mode Wireless router mode
Recommended Internet Connection Type

 PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required)

Recommended Internet Connection Types for Major ISPs

When you subscribe to a broadband deal, A WiFi hub is often included in the package and works as a model router or wireless router. The specific internet type would also depend on whether you want to keep the ISP-provided Wi-Fi hub.

ISP Home Network Recommended Connection Type on Deco
BT BT Full Fibre(FTTH) PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required)
  BT Phone Service(with master phone socket) PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required)
Virgin Media Virgin Media broadband(HFC)
Sky Broadband Sky Phone Service(with master phone socket) PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required)
  Sky Fibre Service

Third party router with Sky Fibre

IPOE/Dynamic IP

 

More Advice:

  • If you have a Openreach Box under FTTC, the imbedded connection profile "Sky(MER)_VDSL" is suggested on the Deco X20/50/73-DSL during setting up.
  • If it is a Fibre ONT box, please select Dynamic IP on Deco first.
Vodafone Vodafone Full Fibre PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required)
TalkTalk Talk Talk Full Fibre(FTTP) PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required)
  Talk Talk Phone Service(with master phone socket) PPPOE( VLAN ID might be required)

 

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