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#11
Networking & Routers / Re: FTTC TO FTTP router settin...
Last post by Simon - Yesterday at 11:01:53If you were getting a router from IDNet, it would be pre-configured with the new login details. If you're using your own current router, then as far as I am aware, it would need to be configured by yourself, but I can't say for certain. There may also be other settings that would need changing. I'm sure IDNet would be able to guide you through it if needs be.
#12
Networking & Routers / FTTC TO FTTP router settings T...
Last post by Terryphi - Yesterday at 10:37:58I have booked an upgrade to FTTP for next month and IDnet have provided me with a new username and password. I hope that someone who has gone through this can clarify something for me. Following installation by Openreach did IDnet change the username and password for you remotely or did you have to do it yourself? (I have researched the procedure in case I have to do it.)
#13
Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion / Re: Took the plunge...
Last post by Tacitus - Yesterday at 10:28:00As I've just been bitten by the WLR switch-off I've been looking at this with interest.
I'm currently on ADSL (part fibre) running a FritzBox 7530AX with the phone being handled by a gigaset N300A, which if memory serves will do VOIP as well as PSTN. This setup has worked well for a while now.
Don't want to junk any of my current hardware. Full fibre is not available round here apart from Virgin who are milking it for all they're worth, so that's a no go.
If iDNet will supply the VOIP credentials I'll stay with them otherwise it will have to be either the Grandstream or move the phone number to Voipfone. A&A are probably OK but I'm getting a bit old for the heavy duty technical stuff
Anybody any ideas? Do iDNet supply the VOIP info or do Uboss prohibit it or restrict it to only their supplied kit - TP-Link or whatever.
I'm currently on ADSL (part fibre) running a FritzBox 7530AX with the phone being handled by a gigaset N300A, which if memory serves will do VOIP as well as PSTN. This setup has worked well for a while now.
Don't want to junk any of my current hardware. Full fibre is not available round here apart from Virgin who are milking it for all they're worth, so that's a no go.
If iDNet will supply the VOIP credentials I'll stay with them otherwise it will have to be either the Grandstream or move the phone number to Voipfone. A&A are probably OK but I'm getting a bit old for the heavy duty technical stuff
Anybody any ideas? Do iDNet supply the VOIP info or do Uboss prohibit it or restrict it to only their supplied kit - TP-Link or whatever.
#14
Networking & Routers / Re: Asus RT-AX57 router drivin...
Last post by robinc - Jan 24, 2026, 06:48:34Switching to Channel 11 seems to have resolved the issue - I guess it was just getting swamped.
#15
Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion / Re: Took the plunge...
Last post by nowster - Jan 17, 2026, 18:53:47Well it is a router, not a specialised VoIP box, so compromises are often made.
But that said, the Grandstream on its own wouldn't be able to turn +44 into 0. It can change + into 00 however.
But that said, the Grandstream on its own wouldn't be able to turn +44 into 0. It can change + into 00 however.
#16
Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion / Re: Took the plunge...
Last post by Simon - Jan 17, 2026, 17:28:08I don't think I have anything like that. I do have Call Forwarding, Call Blocking (or so it appears), and Do Not Disturb settings, but other than that, I just have this. It doesn't even actually display my phone number, just a six character alpha numeric code (masked). I also have a Digit Map, but I haven't a clue what that does so I'm not touching it! 
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#17
Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion / Re: Took the plunge...
Last post by nowster - Jan 17, 2026, 16:49:02This is what is configurable for me:
#18
Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion / Re: Took the plunge...
Last post by Simon - Jan 17, 2026, 13:56:33I'm not keen on fiddling with the router settings. The UBOSS Voicemail was switched on by default, but as I have my own answerphone, I wanted to use that, so first tried disabling Voicemail in the router, but it seemed to be off anyway. Next, I tried increasing the number of rings before the Voicemail kicked in, with the idea that if I set it longer, my device would answer first. The setting seemed to stick, but then I couldn't make or receive any calls at all. Incoming was saying the number isn't available and outgoing just resulted in constant beeps.
So, I rang IDNet, and Chloe said the line had been 'blocked', but couldn't see why. She unblocked it and also turned off the Voicemail. I don't know if it didn't like me changing settings in the router, but I'm not inclined to try anything else outside of IDNet's support hours.
With regards the Call blocker, the one I have is quite old, and there are other models on Amazon which do say 'Landline & VoIP' so I'm guessing the one I have just isn't compatible. I may look at getting another one, but since the switch, I've not actually had any unwanted calls, so I may just see how it goes.
I think the router is quite limited in what it can do with the UBOSS service, much of which seems to need to be configured by IDNet. I'd rather have a service which is more user configurable, but again, I'm going to see how things go for a couple of months. UBOSS is a monthly contract, so I'm not tied down to it.
So, I rang IDNet, and Chloe said the line had been 'blocked', but couldn't see why. She unblocked it and also turned off the Voicemail. I don't know if it didn't like me changing settings in the router, but I'm not inclined to try anything else outside of IDNet's support hours.
With regards the Call blocker, the one I have is quite old, and there are other models on Amazon which do say 'Landline & VoIP' so I'm guessing the one I have just isn't compatible. I may look at getting another one, but since the switch, I've not actually had any unwanted calls, so I may just see how it goes.
I think the router is quite limited in what it can do with the UBOSS service, much of which seems to need to be configured by IDNet. I'd rather have a service which is more user configurable, but again, I'm going to see how things go for a couple of months. UBOSS is a monthly contract, so I'm not tied down to it.
#19
Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion / Re: Took the plunge...
Last post by nowster - Jan 17, 2026, 13:14:02Of course, if your box doesn't like seeing Caller ID numbers starting +44, it probably won't work.
(A&A get this right. You can select either +44 or 0 as incoming number prefix. It wouldn't affect me, as I would be able to manipulate the caller ID inside Asterisk.)
(A&A get this right. You can select either +44 or 0 as incoming number prefix. It wouldn't affect me, as I would be able to manipulate the caller ID inside Asterisk.)
#20
Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion / Re: Took the plunge...
Last post by nowster - Jan 17, 2026, 13:09:11Quote from: Simon on Jan 14, 2026, 18:39:58I just tried it. To my surprise, the call blocker was powered by the router, but clearly the system doesn't like it as it's not letting me receive calls. It either blocks them, or the phone doesn't ring then the call goes straight to voicemail. So I think it's probably best left alone.You might need to make sure that the router is sending out the right format of callerid. Many phones will cope with different variants, especially the US type "bellcore".
You'll want one that's labelled BT or UK. Again, on a Grandstream ATA, the options look like this:
