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When switched to Router mode, the Vigor 166 provides the full list of menu options, with settings to have the Vigor 166 connect to the ISP itself, as well as configure NAT and Firewall settings. Wall or Shelf Mountable
The final setting is under Internet - MPoA to set the MTU. Disappointingly and unusually for DrayTek the MTU has a hard cap of 1500, rather than their usual 1520 byte limit. This means no baby jumbo frames as defined by the Openreach SINs so the PPPoE overhead has to be carried inside the 1500 MTU limit. One hopes this will be changed by DrayTek in later firmware loads. I have not experimented with the CLI as yet to see if it exposes a greater MTU range: Something that caught my eye is there seems to be 2 G.Fast options, since i don't know what's what I've left as default... How much support will this version of the Vigor 166 get, considering it's basically going to be obsolete by the end of the year, it was already over a year late & isn't to original spec. The Draytek Vigor V166-K is a G.Fast and VDSL2 35b modem to Ethernet bridge, connecting G.Fast or VDSL to your Ethernet-based Router or Firewall. It providesproven compatibility with UK G.Fast and VDSL2 technologies; extensively tested and tuned to provide a robust and reliable DSL connection.
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In any problem state, it's usually best to use a wired (RJ45/Ethernet) connection rather than wireless. If you cannot access the web interface of your Vigor router, here are some possible causes: The DrayTek Vigor 166 modem connects to G.fast and VDSL connections, for full performance with Ultrafast and Superfast FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet) services. The Vigor 166 modem is designed exclusively for use in the UK, with the required network settings pre-set, such as the Openreach VLAN tag. This means that a multitude of routers and other devices can connect through the Vigor 166 with a minimum of hassle - even devices that don't support VLAN tags. Out of the box, the Vigor 166 passes through the DSL internet connection to the device connected to its Ethernet port. Full-bridge modem and more
The option to set the router (ie default mode) to Modem/Bridge Mode can be found under the lefthand Operation Mode menu item. Again, this prompts another reboot: The first step is critical for getting admin access from your LAN to the DrayTek, ntp is good to have. The Vigor 166 modem is pre-set to work as a fully-bridging modem. It can also be used as a mini router, providing NAT, port forwarding and DMZ Host to connected devices. When in NAT Router mode, the Vigor 166’s two LAN ports can be used to connect two devices such as PCs, Wireless Access Points and Servers, or more with an additional switch. Add DSL connectivity to any Router The revised Vigor 160 Series labelling is carried on the top/front of the unit, together with 4 green LED indicators:Ideal partner device for DrayTek dual-WAN products or any other vendor's Ethernet WAN firewall. Reports DSL Line Status on DrayTek Vigor routers.
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They confirmed that the GEN1 model isn't & never will be compatible with 212Mhz due to hardware limitations, so I'm going to wait for the new version to arrive. If required, the Vigor 166 can be easily reconfigured into Router Mode so that it behaves in a similar way to the simple router that might have been provided by the ISP. It has support for ADSL (not enabled in this current firmware), VDSL and G.Fast so i think can be considered a all in one replacement for those on VDSL but thinking of going G.Fast if they are not on the list for full fibre (yet).
You can see the Dashboard GUI of Vigor 166. Open the Operation Mode section from the menu on the left hand side DrayTek's VDSL modems provide reliable DSL connectivity as well as excellent performance and compatibility, designed to comply with Openreach MCT requirements. Can be installed securely on a wall or shelf with screw fixings to hold it in place. Mounting kit included.Ive been running it for 24 hours now and haven't noticed any changes and the notes seem to hint it's more of a internal maintenance fix (something about the uptime stats now working correctly and a update to the snmp protocol) The Vigor 166 modem is designed exclusively for use in the UK, with the required network settings pre-set, such as the Openreach VLAN tag. This means that a multitude of routers and other devices can connect through the Vigor 166 with a minimum of hassle, even devices that don’t support VLAN tags. The TCP port has been changed. By default, HTTP uses port 80, but you can deliberatelychange that. If you have done so, you need to append the port number to the URL, for example http://192.168.1.1:88.
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