Cannot connect through seperate GPON
Hello!
I live in Spain with ISP 'Finetwork' who install a 'Sercomm W1-H500s' router with a separate 'Nokia G010G-P' ONT device.
I am attempting to replace the W1-H500s with the Archer Air R5, but I am unable to do so. I have reviewed LOTS of videos and literature so far:
- I can connect to the Archer Air R5 via WiFi and access the settings with no issues.
- I can connect to the Internet through the Archer if I connect through the Sercomm (I.e. From the LAN port on the Sercomm to WAN on Archer).
- Firmware has been updated.
The issues start when I try to connect directly to the Nokia GPON device:
- No Internet connection
- The Archer is able to Auto-detect that the ISP is Dynamic, which suggests it recognises something.
- It constantly says 'Connecting' and the IP and DNS addresses all show 0.0.0.0.
I have tried:
- Cloning the MAC address by using the Sercomm MAC address.
- Running the Archer through 'Access Point Mode' from the GPON.
- Copying all DNS and IP settings from the Sercomm to the Archer.
- Screaming loudly at the Archer in the hopes of submission.
- Pleading with the GPON.
Can anyone offer any advice? Is it possible that there is an incompatibility between the GPON and Archer? Finetwork say they support third party routers...? There is no bridge mode on the Sercomm, though I understand Finetwork can configure it on their end, I just don't want to daisy-chain devices!
Thanks!
@Sunshine, thanks for your response,
1. I am positive that this is the case. It does not explicit state it anywhere in the router options. Even if I force it into 'Admin' mode there are no other options to view. IP does change regular. If you can offer advice on how I may test this alternatively, I would be grateful.
2. I have done this step. The label on the router gioves the same information as below (figure 1). Though it does say 'LAN Network' in the header... 
I checked using WireShark and it gives the same information.
3. If I plug a computer directly to the ONT device, there is no internet connection. I presume the ONT device is checking that it is the router on the other end before allowing the connection?
I understand that my next step may just be to contact Finetwork to see if they are able to proivde access their end. I am unable to even puit the Sercomm router into Bridge Mode as I have done in the past! Though I have seen that FiNetwork cvan make that change. I am just looking for another solution rather than having to contact the ISP in a different language from my own!
Thanks again, any further advice appreciated.
figure 1.
