Can I use my own router?

Yes, in most cases, you will be able to use your existing router on our network.

Your router may require configuration changes which will require access to the administrative settings. Please consult your routers manual for information on how to access these settings.

If it's all a bit techy, feel free to drop your router off to our Napier hub and we'll get it sorted in no time.

ADSL2+ Settings:

• Username: Please use your NOW account number for this field.
• Password: Please use your NOW account number for this field.
• Connection Type: PPPoA
• Encapsulation Mode: VC-MUX
• VPI: 0
• VCI: 100

VDSL Settings:

• Username: Please contact us for your VDSL username
• Password: You do not need a specific password. Just enter your NOW account number.
• VLAN: On
• VLAN ID: 10

Fibre Settings:

• Connection type: PPPoE (Or WAN)
• Username: Please contact us for your Fibre username
• Password: You do not need a specific password. Just enter your NOW account number.
• VLAN: Off

DIY Set-up Guides:

Most routers should work on the NOW network. We've developed handy set-up guides for the most common types of routers. If your router model isn't listed below then give our team a call (0800 438 669) and we'll talk you through getting it set up. You can also Let us know if we're missing your router.

• ASUS RT-AC66U fibre settings.
• ASUS RT-AC86-88U fibre settings.
• ASUS RT-AC5300 fibre settings.
• ASUS RT-N10E fibre settings.
• ASUS RT-N12 fibre settings.
• ASUS RT-N16 fibre settings.
• ASUS RT-N56U fibre settings.
• Fritz Box 7360 (or similar) fibre settings.
• Linksys X6200 VDSL settings.
• Linksys X6200 fibre settings.
• Linksys XAC1200 fibre settings.
• Netcomm NB16DG fibre settings.
• Netcomm NF4V fibre settings.
• Netcomm NF5 fibre settings.
• Netcomm NF8AC fibre settings.
• Netcomm NF15ACV VDSL settings.
• Netcomm NF15ACV fibre settings.
• Netgear D6220 fibre settings.
• Netgear D7000 fibre settings. * See note.
• Spark Huawei HG630B VDSL settings.
• Spark Huawei HG630B fibre settings.
• Spark Huawei HG659b VDSL settings.
• Spark Huawei HG659b fibre settings.
• TP Link (Generic instructions) ADSL settings.
• TP Link ARCHER C7 (V4) fibre settings.
• TP Link Archer D2 fibre settings.
• TP Link TD-W8960 fibre settings.
• Vodafone Huawei HG659 VDSL settings.
• Vodafone Huawei HG659 fibre settings.

* Please note - The current firmware supplied by Netgear may throttle your Ultra or Epic Unlimited (900/400 Fibre) speeds. We've tested one in our lab and the download speeds max at around 400Mb/s. That's plenty fast for most people, but yeah, just thought you should know.

What isn't compatible?

Vodafone's UltraHub isn't compatible with our network. This is because their firmware doesn't allow you / us to make the necessary changes to configure it correctly. Honestly, we did try.