Does AT&T fiber come with a router?
AT&T fiber is the internet service that delivers the internet by using fiber optic cables to offer faster speeds than coaxial cable or digital subscriber line internet. If you are a new AT&T Internet fiber customer, one thing many people may wonder about is – does AT&T fiber supplies a router to the customer or does the customer has to purchase one on their own.
Yes, AT&T fiber does come with a router/WiFi gateway included with the service, and the provided routers can also support multiple wired connections. The FAQ has a list of routers/modems that AT&T installs when establishing fiber internet service at your home: Arris BGW210, Nokia G240W, or Pace 5268AC. This hardware is provided to you under leased equipment and may not be taken as part of the monthly service charges.
The current offering of gateway routers offered by AT&T is all-in-one boxes that incorporate a modem, router, and a WiFi access point. It does not need a modem on its own, unlike the current 3G modems. It enables Wired connections where it has RJ45 ports for connecting wired devices or Wireless where it enables connection to the WiFi network that is being broadcasted by the hardware.
The fiber optic internet connection is established by AT&T and is delivered through the hardware of the router, broadcasting the WiFi signals, controlling connectivity issues, and providing firewall security features for free without the addition of any extra fees. AT&T fiber does not require you to buy your router since it relies on the ONT to connect to the internet. It also means that AT&T will install, provision, and manage firmware changes in the gateway hardware AT&T will supply.
However, there are some reasons you may still want to use your router instead
Better control over settings and options - This is especially true when you own your router as it allows you to set preferences such as WiFi networks, parental control, QoS, DNS servers, and more according to your preferences. I’ve noticed that the router AT&T provides lacks some configurable properties as compared to the Huawei router.
Additional settings – The commercial or gaming routers come with various complex settings such as intricate QoS rules, traffic metering, built-in VPN capability, VLAN tagging, and link aggregation settings which are missing in AT&T’s basic router.
WiFi performance & range- If the router and modem provided by AT&T do not offer enough Wi-Fi signal strength or range in your entire house, then you may need to purchase a better router that has improved Wi-Fi technology.
Bigger network- If the need arises to add more wired jacks for other wired devices or for creating several different types of Wi-Fi networks such as a guest network then a more advanced personal router than the one provided by AT&T can easily extend the network can be easily extended by the one provided by AT&T.
To use your router: To use your router:
1. Put the router/modem hardware that has been donated by AT&T into the IP Passthrough Mode. This makes the AT&T hardware fulfill its role as a modem only and transfers the public IP address to the router.
2. This will involve plugging your router directly into the AT&T modem using an ethernet cable.
3. Gaining access to the router admin interface will allow you to change settings such as the SSID of the Wireless Network, the Network Key, DHCP Range, Port Forwarding Rules, and many others.
Using your router in this manner keeps all of AT&T on your fiber network while allowing your router to handle all connections, WiFi, security, and customization. There are specific steps on how to correctly enable IP Passthrough Mode on the specific model gateway, consult AT&T for more details.
In conclusion, therefore, yes AT&T fiber service has the appropriate router hardware important in offering fiber internet connection immediately upon purchase. However, it allows subscribers to opt for their router in case they want to be provided with more control, settings, and features, which a personal router supports. Both of these options are possible on an AT&T home fiber connection.
On average, AT&T fiber offers the quickest home internet service in many areas due to breathtaking gigabit download & upload speeds over the fiber network. Fiber-optic takes the fiber-optic cable to the home; it provides significantly lower latency, extremely high reliability, and lots of bandwidth for everyone to use compared to cable or Digital Subscriber Line. Call AT&T Fiber now and ask about the current pricing and other details on this lightning-fast fiber home internet connection!
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