diff --git a/docs/assets/vodafone-ppoe-cityfibre.png b/docs/assets/vodafone-ppoe-cityfibre.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..79e0936e Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/assets/vodafone-ppoe-cityfibre.png differ diff --git a/docs/kb/networking/vodafone-ppoe-cityfibre.md b/docs/kb/networking/vodafone-ppoe-cityfibre.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..53821c20 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/kb/networking/vodafone-ppoe-cityfibre.md @@ -0,0 +1,62 @@ +--- +title: Vodafone PPPoE CityFibre +--- + +## What + +If you have no intentions to use the locked down, cheap Vodafone router that they supply you, you will need to have the PPPoE credentials +in order to use a third party router. + +If you are unsure what PPPoE is, please refer to the [Wikipedia page on PPPoE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point-to-Point_Protocol_over_Ethernet) + +## Some notes + +As far as I can tell, this guide will only work on CityFibre, due to the VLAN. However the rest of the guide remains true + +## Getting your PPPoE credentials + +You will need to contact customer service. + +Be firm but polite around needing the credentials. They will give you the usual garbage about how _uSINg A thiRD parTy RouTEr May ADd isSuES aND InSTability WE MaY NOt be ABle to troubLEsHoOT iSsUEs_ - and to that I say... Poo you! + +You can use the below + +```text +Hello Support. Please provide me with the PPPoE username and password for my connection. + +I need this copy and pasted in to the chat, as some characters (like 0 and o) look similar. + +If possible please can you text this to me +``` + +## PPPoE details + +Regardless of your router, you will require the below details + +| Field name | Value | +|------------|-----------------------------------------| +| `VLAN ID` | `911` | +| Username | `dsl#########@broadband.vodafone.co.uk` | +| Password | What ever Vodafone gave you | + +## Add Vodafone to Unifi + +Navigate to **Settings** > **Internet** + +Click on the interface that has your cable plugged in to. + +Give it a name, for example `Vodafone` + +Under the Advanced field, click `Manual` + +Set the below: + +* `VLAN ID` set it to `911` +* IGMP Proxy `Default` +* IPv4 Configuration `PPPoE` +* Username: `dsl#########@broadband.vodafone.co.uk` +* Password: _What vodafone provided_ + +An example config is below: + +![Example config](../../assets/vodafone-ppoe-cityfibre.png) diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 9d5d9d66..83594610 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -127,8 +127,9 @@ nav: - Networking: - Update DNS on EE router: kb/networking/ee-update-dns.md - Show Broadband password on EE router: kb/networking/show-broadband-password-ee.md - - VPN Network routing Mikrotik: kb/networking/vpn-network-routing-mikrotik.md - Update the To Address on Mikrotik VPN Routing: kb/networking/update-route-ip-mikrotik.md + - Vodafone PPPoE CityFibre: kb/networking/vodafone-ppoe-cityfibre.md + - VPN Network routing Mikrotik: kb/networking/vpn-network-routing-mikrotik.md - Nginx: - Reverse web proxy: kb/nginx/reverse-web-proxy.md - Get real IP address behind cloudflare NGINX: kb/nginx/get-real-ip-address-behind-cloudflare-nginx.md