Draytek [DSL modemuru-ta] Vigor 130 xDSL Modem Route 18620

I gave up using third party routers after experiencing low download speed and high latency. I relied on my ISP's router (BT Home Hub 5), which tends to provide low latency and high downstream my telephone line supports.I recently bought the Netgear R7800 Nighthawk to retire my BT Home Hub 5 and to improve WiFi signal strength in certain parts of my flat, notably the kitchen, master bedroom and toilet area [same-floor property with thick walls].While I experienced consistent strong wifi signal strength with the R7800, especially on the 5Ghz radio band, my broadband speed stalled at 38 to 44Mbps with 14 to 17ms latency, causing buffering wth 4K and even HD video content. When I switched to the BT HH5, which is a combo modem-router device, I got 50 to 53Mbps downstream and 7 to 10ms latency.I 'played' with different cabling and wifi channels to no avail. Wondering if the Openreach modem (see picture) was the cause, I tried resetting the modem, the wired and wireless network adapters to no avail. I was baffled why a seemingly inferior BT HH 5 outperforms the R7800.Someone suggested if the Openreach modem I'm using is an ECI modem, it could be the cause of the problem. I was caught between buying the less expensive Netgear DM200 (£33.76) and highly expensive DrayTek Vigor 130 (£82.29). I was somewhat sceptical if a new modem would resolve my problem.After reading customer reviews and doing some research, in a leap of faith I bought the DrayTek Vigor 130 modem. Though it's marketed as a plug and play modem, I had to enter the modem's GUI to set it in bridge mode to get it to work with my R7800 router.To be fair, I see why the V130 could be called a PnP modem if using an ethernet cable connected from its LAN port to a PC's ethernet port, and then enter my broadband PPPoE details. I was thrilled my broadband speed test showed: download 51mbps and 6ms latency (the lowest latency I have ever had on my connection).Now the moment of truth. Modem in bridge mode connected to the R7800 router, broadband speed test showed: download 51mbps and 6ms latency. I was even more thrilled when speed test showed download 48.8mbps and 7.8ms latency over my VPN connection.I will update this review should I encounter any problem with the V130. After three days of use, I am very pleased the V130 solves an old problem I have had with third party routers. My broadband connection is stable, no connection drop out. Some reviews have reported the V130 gets hot or overheated, mine isn't.Though expensive, I like the fact the V130 modem is BT approved and "configured", and has a GUI to control its settings and update its firmware. I won't be updating the stock firmware as some users have experienced problem after updating to the February 2019 firmware.

Why would you buy a separate modem when you have a router that can do it for you? It's illogical (Kirk) or so I thought. It's a real plug-in and away you go, no need for any meddling from me except to change the default password. I live in an area with really poor UK broadband coverage and so it can be a bit unstable and with a family wanting 24x7 coverage for all their gadgets it was becoming I nightmare. Anyway after reading a few articles I decided to give this a go, more expensive than other modems, but in my experience you get what you pay for. The difference is remarkable and not being an expert in this field I can't explain why, but I now have a stable connection and no one is complaining they can't connect, if only I could get a faster connection to stream!!

I'm on a long line of approximately 1km from my home to my green cabinet, which is served by an ECI cabinet. Prior to me purchasing the Draytek 130, I was using a Zyxel router. Having used the Draytek for a few months now, my assessment is that my line is more stable compared to using the Zyxel, which resulted in a higher number of CRC and ES errors. I suspect that because I'm on a long line, the Draytek is more suitable where I get a consistent 26 downstream, 6 upstream. The CRC and ES count is much lower.I use the Draytek in combination with pfSense firewall/router, which I have to say is brilliant compared to the rubbish equipment that ISPs give you.So far I'm very pleased with the performance. I hope my short write up is useful for those with a similar set-up.

This works very well and provides a very steady connection. Compared to my previous modem, Dray Tek Vigor 120, it is a little bit faster on ADSL. I have it paired with an Asus RT AC87U and it is fantastic both in terms of speed and coverage.Two tips:1. Make sure that your router is switched off prior to making the physical connections between router and modem. Turn the modem on first, then the router as otherwise the router may have trouble connecting to the Internet. Then set up the router choosing PPPoE in the WAN interface. If you have BT when enter [email protected] as your username and anything as a password (I use 'BT'). That's about all you've got to do.2. Once the connection is up and running, log into the modem (198.168.2.1) and check, under Internet, that the drop-down menu on the right says 'Auto' (the other two options are ADSL and VDSL). This way if you upgrade to fibre the router will just reboot and adapt. If you are having trouble connecting to the Internet in the first place, even with the correct settings in the router, it could be because this particular menu is set by default on the wrong kind of line for you. I have two Vigor 130 and one was set by default to ADSL and the other to VDSL! In that case, log into the modem using an ethernet cable to connect it to your computer and make the switch to the right kind of line, or to auto.Hope this helps.

This review refers only to install issues. Don't be fooled by Draytek's inistence that you just plug in the Vigor130 and configure it from your router. The current firmware turns ON the DHCP server inside the Vigor, which then broadcasts its local IP addr as a default gateway. Not helpful if you have a router trying to configure the address. And since you HAVE to have a router, it might be argued this 'feature' isn't helpful at all. Anyway, if you connect yr laptop directly to the Vigor with an ethernet cable (addr: 192.168.2.1) then under the 'LAN' menu you can turn off the DHCP server. To their credit, Draytek tech support called me back when they discovered this feature, as they had previously told me I certainly didn't need to log in to the Vigor. Also: To do a reset, you need to ensure the Vigor has been powered on long enough for it to boot completely (2 mins should do it), BEFORE you press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds. The docs say 'turn on the power and press the button for 10 secs', but if you press the button immediately after powering it on, it appears to go into a funny state. Once started, a proper reset takes only seconds before the Vigor starts rebooting. If yours takes much longer, you did it wrong :)

I got this working with Vodafone fibre and a Google Wifi router with no problem. The great advantage of having a separate router and modem is I can place the wifi router in the best position to cover as much of the house as possible. So the Vigor connects to my phone socket in hallway and my router is high up on the shelf in the centre of the house, and the two are connect via a Cat 6 cable. As far as the modem goes it does the job, since turning it on the first time I can just forget about and it works - exactly what I want! The current set up is considerable better than the ISP supplied router/modem. 100% up time so far. Great but pricey.

I brought the Draytek Vigor 130 not only as an addition to my Asus router but to also replace Talktalk's modem/router. Having recently moved across to Talktalk's fibre broadband, I could already see that the router's performance was below par for my liking.Anyhow, the 130 did need tweaking as it didn't pick up Talktalk's settings. I did leave it for a an hour or two during its "learning" phrase but nothing happened, therefore I had to login and do the manual work myself - once registered with Draytek you will be able to access the knowledge base for this.Overall, the Draytek Vigor 130 does the job for me.One thing to note, however, is that when the 130 is in bridge mode you won't be able to access the web managementinterface. To access the management portal, you will need to enter the following command on your Asus router through PuTTy or Telnet:ifconfig eth0:0 192.168.2.2 netmask 255.255.255.0The command assumes that the Draytek Vigor 130 is in the subnet range 192.168.2.0/24, therefore the Draytek IP address is 192.168.2.1 and your giving your Asus router the IP address of 192.168.2.2.

I bought this as a modem to give my firewall direct ADSL rather than sitting behind the BT Homehub (so I've completely replaced the Homehub.)It has all come up correctly (IP4) using the default settings. I didn't have to set up the Vigor at all, and PPPoE worked with the defaults (and the usual dummy credentials) on the firewall side. I had to change the default gateway in the firewall, but that's not Draytek's issue. The equipment tolerates my home-made cables.It's a bit expensive, but that's what happens when you own the national market. DSL has a LOT of settings and since Vigor handles all the UK stuff automatically, it's the right one to buy.

Ich habe das Gerät gekauft, weil ich bei meinem VDSL 50er Anschluss von der Telekom ca. einmal pro Tag einen Disconnect mit meiner Fritzbox 7490 hatte. Das mag die wenigsten stören, da ich aber sehr viel mit Servern arbeite und dort die Verbindungen ständig neu aufgebaut werden mussten, war das für mich zu störend. Außerdem empfinde ich es als nervig, wenn ich jederzeit damit rechnen muss, dass meine Internet-Verbindung weg ist.Da ich schon viel Gutes über dieses Modem gehört hatte, war das Gerät also schon in meiner engeren Auswahl. Ich habe nun vor ca. 5 Tagen das Gerät gekauft und in Betrieb genommen. Dabei hatte ich zuerst eine Synchronisation von 18 Mbit (statt wie mit meiner Fritzbox von 50 Mbit), was allerdings daran lag, dass noch nicht die neueste Firmware (modem 7) von der Draytek-Website aufgespielt war.Nachdem ich dies getan hatte, habe ich nur noch den DHCP-Server des Modems deaktiviert und dieses dann an meine Fritzbox angeschlossen. Also DSL-Kabel in den Vigor und dann Netzwerkkabel in LAN1 der Fritzbox. Bei der Fritzbox habe ich dann eingestellt, dass ich einen anderen Provider habe und die Verbindung per PPPOE aufgebaut werden soll. Dann noch rausgesucht, wie die Telekom die Verbindungsdaten haben will (AnschlusskennungTeilnehmernummer#[email protected]) und schon war die Verbindung hergestellt.Seit 5 Tagen besteht nun die Verbindung und alles ist wunderbar. So lange ohne einen Disconnect (also den Verlust der DSL-Synchronisierung) hatte ich bisher noch nie!Das einzig "unschöne" ist, dass man im Bridge-Betrieb - also wenn man den Vigor nur als Modem nutzt - leider nicht mehr auf die Administrationsoberfläche drauf kommt. Es gibt zwar eine Anleitung, wie das trotzdem funktioniert, aber das ist mir zu umständlich. Aber da die Verbindung besteht und ich keinerlei Probleme habe oder Grund habe, die Einstellungen des Vigors zu ändern, lasse ich das nun so. Im Notfall könnte ich natürlich einfach ein Notebook an das Kabel hängen, was in die fritzbox geht und dann käme ich auch sofort auf die Administrationsseite.Noch angemerkt: Ich habe hier Entertain TV der Telekom und VOIP und beides funktioniert einwandfrei mit dem Vigor!Update vom 15.3.2020: Nach wie vor ist meine DSL-Verbindung einwandfrei und Disconnects kenne ich so gut wie nicht mehr. Ich glaube, die Verbindung trennt sich alle paar Monate mal kurz. Ich bin weiterhin total zufrieden mit dem Modem und kann es ohne Einschränkung empfehlen!

The thing that pushed me to get this particular modem is that it’s one of the very few are approved by Openreach. The Draytek 130 is one of them. I also happen to already have a Draytek router and I know they work very well on my line. They are a good solid manufacturer albeit I find their support very lacking. I have been using them for a number of years now and always had good results from their kit. Don’t expect t it to be consumer friendly though, they make business class goods. Fortunately there isn’t much in a modem so it can’t be too confusing and in the case of this modem I didn't need to configure anything. Plugging it in to Openreach it just worked.Oh, be advised that it does not come with a micro-filter.All in all a good solidly built modem that inspires confidence and performs very well indeed. I have been using one in my original kit for maybe four years now and it hasn't dropped the line once! A little high on price but such is life!

The Draytek 130 modem allows me to keep my excellent existing reliable router and all its complex of local-area-network settings, when BT have threatened change my service from ADSL2+ to VDSL2 next month. I don’t want a BT Smart Hub 2...The 130 is simply a bridge modem, going between the Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and the ethernet WAN input to a router/wifi/NAT/firewall/etc. The 130 does not have wifi itself because it is not a router.I plugged an Ethernet lead between PC and Draytek and logged in as detailed in their “Vigor 130-QuickStartGuide.” to check the software version in the Draytek was the latest, and it was. While I was there I also made sure it was in bridge mode by enabling MPoA (RFC1483/2684) in the “Internet Access>>MPoA/Static or dynamic IP” options, as detailed in their “Configure the Vigor 130 modem for Bridge Mode” article.Then I simply connected the Draytek to the WAN Ethernet port on my existing router, and plugged the DSL line from the master socket into the Draytek instead of the router, and applied power to both.I told the router that it was now in “Wireless Router Mode” and no longer in “ADSL Modem Router Mode”, ie it is now “PPOE” and no longer “PPOA”. This required me to re-enter my username and password for my broadband; in this router it is not carried across from the previous ADSL2 mode.It is useful to turn on the Draytek first, and allow it to synchronise with the DSL simply to prove it is happy, before switching on the router to allow it to log in to the server for the first time.Connecting it all took about five minutes, being careful. Working out I really did need to set the Bridge Mode took another half an hour. All other settings in my existing router remain the same, including username and passwords etc.

Just works from the box.My router is an Apple Extreme and the DrayTek Vigor 130 ADSL/VDSL Ethernet Modem replaced my BT modem which is coming up to 8 years old.Simply switch off the Apple extreme and old modem. Merely unplugged the BT modem and replaced it with the DrayTek Vigor 130 ADSL/VDSL Ethernet Modem.Switch back on, closed my eyes for a couple of minutes due to one post one here with regard to the Apple Extreme, a man of little faith, and when I opened them, green lights and all is working well.SpeedNo increase, however, there may have been a very slight drop. However I have much more stable internet speed around the house, in fact, it’s the same in all rooms now.Happy.....yes. Streaming music with no problems.... Will update firmware at my leasure

Slotted in to replace my BT Home Hub 5 and newly purchased Synology rt2600 routerNot much to configure (change admin password, check settings)It has run perfectly happily for month now without a hitch. Support from Draytek via the web was average. When I had some queries about the settings, they didn't give any specific details but were confident that the product should work without mucking about as it is configured for UK ISPs out of the box. It does not appear to have impacted my download speeds at all. So all good

If you are looking for a replacement for a VDSL modem or wanting to replace the rubbish equipment supplied by your ISP with a modem and more powerful router....then this is the product for you.It worked instantly with my VSDL line (plusnet) and has not had any sync errors since installation (plusnet hub one fell over 2 or 3 times a day). I didn't have to set it up, other than tell my router (a separate item mind!) the user name and password for the account.

(I've given one star for wifi because it is NOT a router, it is a modem)The wifi router/modem supplied by my ISP was bugging me. At first the wifi kept dropping out or when streaming online content (iplayer/netflix etc) it would buffer or switch to the low quality.This eventually annoyed me and I bought a wifi mesh system and switched the routers wifi off completely. This seemed to work for a little while but then even that started throwing problems and the router needed resetting several times a day, annoying when you're in the middle of a film and the internet just dies. (The wifi mesh was working, just not the router)Since I've had the Draytek Vigor, ping is the lowest I've ever seen on my wifi mesh (12ms), download and upload speeds are up too, but more importantly it's super reliable. I had to spend an hour or so setting it up when I first got it as I'm with talktalk that requires specific settings that have to be manually entered. Since then I haven't touched it and I've never had any problems. Streaming is now always in HD and load times for stuff is negligible. The connection is now super stable which means that my other linked devices now work better too (wifi cameras, smart thermostat, smart lighting etc).Yes, it seems expensive for a simple modem, but it just works. And works really well. Theres no point having all the bells and whistles in one box if it needs constant attention.