What to do with the old Router?

vor 5 Tagen

Hello everyone, 

Currently I use speedport smart router as rental with my campaign. I want to change my tariff since it will expire next month with fiber optic. When I try to change it asks me if I want a new router or not. Since I have one already I don't know what to select. When I change the tariff do I need to ship back the old one? Should I choose a new router?

Could you please help me?

Thank you.

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    • vor 5 Tagen

      Hello @mertkolay 

      If the router is rented, you can continue to rent and use it under the existing conditions. However, a fiber optic modem is required, which is then connected to the router via a LAN cable.

      If you want to save yourself the expense of a fiber optic modem, you can also rent the Speedport Smart 4 with a fiber optic connection, in which case you will no longer need a modem. You will then have to terminate the rental agreement for the old router and, if necessary, return the device.

      Best regards, LERNI

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      vor 4 Tagen

      thank you very much, and are there any router which is included fiber connection instead of using 2 different routers?

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    • vor 5 Tagen

      Hello @mertkolay,

      unfortunately, I could not reach you via telephone just now.
      As @Lerni has already correctly pointed out, you do not have to get a new router. You may simply keep the rental plan or your current router active. For the future fibre-connection, however, you will require the external fibre-modem as the Speedport Smart 4 does not have an internal one.
      You can simply choose the "Glasfaser-Modem 2" on the screenshot you provided.

      Kind regards
      Jonas

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      vor 3 Tagen

      Hey there @mertkolay,

       

      maybe there is a misunderstanding? 🤔

       

      You need a few devices to use a fiber connection in your appartment.

       

      1. The fiber socket (white squared box with Home ID on it) - this is where the fiber enters your appartment.

      2. A modem, for example the Glasfasermodem 2 (black square box), which translates the optical light signal into digital data, so a router can connect you to the internet. 

      3. The router itself, that provides WLAN and usable LAN-ports. Some routers, like the FritzBox 5590 Fiber, have an integrated modem, so they don't need the additional Glasfasermodem 2.

       

      You don't replace the fiber socket with a Glasfasermodem. That would break the whole thing. 😅

       

      Any further questions I may assist you with?

       

      Kind regards

      Louisa

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      vor 3 Tagen

      Thank you for explaining :) 

      1. I have the fiber socket installed in my flat.
      2. I will buy Glasfasermodem 2.
      3. I already have speedport smart with my current tariff so I can use it. 

      My question is when I change my tariff and buy the glasfaser modem 2, I will just connect them myself, right? Or do I need any technician?

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      vor 3 Tagen

       

       

       

      If you have already affixed a fiber optic ID to the fiber optic box, you will not need a technician for installation.

       

      You will then receive an activation link via email. 🙂

       

      Best regards
      Timur

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