jmurillo, for the fiber converter > RF45 part I think you will have no problem, for me with the “HES-3106” it works perfectly. On the other hand, to retrieve the correct IP, the router/FW must send a DHCP request with option 60 activated, something that unfortunately my router does not know how to do. So I couldn’t go any further with IGMP.

I haven’t been motivated enough to replace my router yet, but from everything I’ve read these models are the ones that offer the best support for the Swisscom network. I had already contacted them once, they responded well, I advise you to send them an email asking them if it works with tvbox 2.0.

If you take the plunge, keep us informed, I think we can no longer tolerate the instability of the base router :/

I managed to do without the Swisscom router, but it was a hassle and required some purchases. It’s been working fine for 4 months.

For this, I used a Zyxel media converter (3512), a small industrial PC designed to operate passively 24 hours a day which runs an IPFIRE distribution and, to be able to have Swisscom TV, a TP-LINK switch manageable behind IPFIRE.

It’s DIY. The VLAN is managed at the media converter level.

DHCP Option 60 can be programmed in IPFIRE by editing a configuration file.

The igmp for swisscom TV required modifying configuration files in IPFIRE and adding the managed switch, with IGMP function, because otherwise every time I looked at Swisscom TV, it disrupted the rest of the network. To be honest, I stopped using swisscom TV at the beginning of the year because I now don’t use satellite (this choice has nothing to do with the quality of swisscom TV). For the rest, nothing but happiness, the speed tests do not show any reduction compared to the swisscom router, I access my local network remotely very simply and very securely via OPENVPN managed directly by IPFIRE, which also manages a IDS system to prevent attacks, the firewall of course and a transparent proxy, all this with a 1 GPS connection. Port forwarding is obviously more efficient than on the swisscom router, once you understand the use of IPFIRE.

On the other hand, you must like to tinker and get by with the basics of Linux (modifying files in ipfire) and be able to read the forums in English. In addition, no guarantee regarding possible changes that will be made by Swisscom

I finally placed an order and received the following material this Friday:

- a Zyxel 3512 media converter (CTV-3512W2A more precisely, in fact perhaps Endymion could confirm to me that it is indeed the right converter because it seems that there are several models: https://www.studerus.ch/de/support/download/59740_1))

- A USG60 firewall finally

- a Zyxel GS1900-8 Smart Managed Switch

I plan to install this week but would like to be sure that the CTV-3512W2A is the right one. If anyone could confirm that would be great…

THANKS!

Come on, I’ll add my rant post…

8 hours of tinkering so that my Netgear r7000 dd-wrt (kong) could cope with the bulk of the work. Impossible.

I tried almost everything:

* Live, r7000 directly on the wall: dhcp option 60 + vlan 10 tagged + mac cloning of piccolo, forcing physical port parameters to 100m/full duplex –> no link

* The piccolo in IP passthrough mode: where are the options? Simply a “User Configured PC”. The WAN port of my r7000 configured in DHCP mode does not catch anything. Even if I set the IP to static it doesn’t work.

* Manually tried to bridge the piccolo by following this post: [http://danielpocock.com/adapting-the-swisscom-piccolo-router-for-bridging-and-other-isps](http://danielpocock.com /adapting-the-swisscom-piccolo-router-for-bridging-and-other-isps)

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In short, it’s a bit ch*** all the same.

I tweeted swisscom_care, see if they can pass on any info. Quite responsive most of the time, to see if it will be the same on slightly more touchy subjects.

I will update if there is anything new, see I will probably write a tutorial.

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Still not available?

I want to put a VPN router behind my Internet-Box since the box’s VPN server does not allow Lan-to-LAN.

This proprietary stuff is tiring.

I would like to replace my router the one that was put up on a stand with this centro grande router but I don’t know how much it will cost me, can someone tell me how much. I have to pay for this router thank you. In advance

Hello Wallace,

You can find our routers here.

Cordialement,

I am a new Swissom Internet / TV customer…I unpacked and installed the Internet-Box yesterday…and I discovered the problem. I have a great, well-configured router, more solid and powerful than the internet-box and I can no longer use it???

I don’t believe it.:smileyfrustrated:

You need passthrough…it’s just obvious. Not all swisscom customers are ordinary users. It’s really a shame that you put us all in the same boat.

Perhaps a moderator could advise which Swisscom hardware allows IP passthrough to be used? THANKS

Swisscom is turning a deaf ear on this subject. A priori they are not interested in a more specialized audience.

Yeah… I’m happy to have my piccolo…!

I have nothing against Swisscom, I don’t mind paying more if the service comes with it.

But frankly, paying more for less good and with technical limitations on top of that…

What’s the point of providing a 1Gb fiber subscription when their router can’t handle more than a hundred connections before freezing… I think they are more interested in Mrs. Michu than in enthusiasts.

Well, I would be interested to know which operator offers more freedom at this level. Because, therefore, not sure of staying longer than the next term of the contract. Damage.

It depends a bit on where you live

If you have the fiber… You can search for this word with 7 in your favorite search engine and you should find something 🙂

Thank you…Lausanne. Too bad:smileywink:

Hello,

For my part, I have just subscribed to Swisscom fiber, in Meyrin, with a standard internet box. previously, I took care to contact their technical service who (I recorded the conversation) contacted me again the next day and assured me that it is possible to put their box in bridge mode. We’ll see in a few days. If not possible, I resiliate also dry.

I’m excited to see!

They have their own VPN which allows you to enter with a PC but not to do Lan-to-Lan.

The supplier with the famous 7 seems to be better except that it’s charlots, they promised me April then May then June…

Hello everyone,

I just moved today from a Centro Piccolo to this dark *beep* Internet Box, what a disappointment!

Give us IP-Passthrough or better, a bridge mode so that we can be free to configure our internal network as we wish.

Good day