BT Infinity, FTTC
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Hi All,
Just thought I'd report that pfSense works great with BT's Infinity service here in the UK for anyone considering it. It's what they are calling FTTC for non UK readers.
BT say in their support faq
@BT:Can I use my old Hub or any other router with BT Infinity?
No, you have to use the specially designed BT Infinity Hub to connect to the new service.
However that's not true. The VDSL2 modem they supply will accept a PPPoE connection from any router (or any machine). BT use your line for authentication so you don't need a password, however pfSense requires one so just enter anything. Username: bthomehub@btbroadband.com for residential connections.
Steve
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Hi All,
Just thought I'd report that pfSense works great with BT's Infinity service here in the UK for anyone considering it. It's what they are calling FTTC for non UK readers.
BT say in their support faq
@BT:Can I use my old Hub or any other router with BT Infinity?
No, you have to use the specially designed BT Infinity Hub to connect to the new service.
However that's not true. The VDSL2 modem they supply will accept a PPPoE connection from any router (or any machine). BT use your line for authentication so you don't need a password, however pfSense requires one so just enter anything. Username: bthomehub@btbroadband.com for residential connections.
Steve
Verizon FiOS customers who were early adopters had to use PPPoE for FTTH. They did the same thing, any username or password worked (no VDSL2 needed though). Thankfully though, they ditched PPPoE in favor of DHCP on all new deployments, and old customers can be switched at their request, or forcibly if they need the ONT replaced.
