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Sky Fiber – Configure your WLAN-Router (name, password, DHCP, setup)

A WLAN-Router (also known as gateway) is the device that connects your home to the Sky Fiber network. It combines a modem and a router in one box, bringing fiber internet into your home and distributing Wi-Fi to all your devices.

To ensure optimal performance, Sky Fiber provides a high-quality WLAN-Router from tp-link, a trusted leader in home networking.

 

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Your WLAN-Router (also known as gateway)

 

 

1. What exactly is a WLAN-Router?

It's the core of your internet connection:

  • It connects to the fiber access point via the ONT box (Optical Network Terminal).
  • It converts the fiber signal into Wi-Fi or wired internet (Ethernet).
  • It manages your home network (Wi-Fi, security, connected devices).

 

2. How do I configure my  WLAN-Router?

For the initial setup, please follow the steps in the Installation guide FAQ.

📶 To customize your Wi-Fi settings (network name and password):

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  • On the bottom of the router, you can find a QR code, the name of the WiFi and the password.
  • Scan the QR code with the your mobile phone to connect to the WiFi.
  • Alternatively, search the WiFi name and manually enter the password to connect to the WiFi.
  • To customize the name of your network and the password, go to IP 192.168.88.1

 

💡 Tip: restarting your WLAN-Router often solves most issues. Just unplug it for 10 seconds and plug it back in.

 

3. Advanced settings

These options are intended for advanced users.

Port forwarding

Available under: Advanced → NAT Forwarding → Virtual Servers.

Integrated firewall

The router includes:

  • Integrated firewall,
  • DoS protection.

Location: Advanced → Security → Firewall & DoS Protection

VLAN (Virtual LAN)

Virtual LAN/VLAN/802.1Q is currently not available. Via Advanced/Security/NAT Forwarding/DMZ, the customer can theoretically set up a VLAN-capable router behind the Sky WLAN-router to achieve this functionality, but this is not officially supported by Sky.

Block internet access for specific devices

You can restrict Internet access:

  • Create filters under: Advanced → Security → Service Filtering.
  • Bind a fixed IP to a device’s MAC address under: Advanced → Security → IP & MAC Binding.

This allows you to block Internet access for selected devices while keeping LAN access.

DHCP settings

  • DHCP is enabled automatically and cannot be modified,
  • DHCP automatically assigns IP addresses to your devices.

If you want to use static IP addresses:

  • Use high IP numbers only,
  • Example: 192.168.88.200 – 192.168.88.254.
  • Set a static IP directly on your device (not on the WLAN-Router).

Alternatively, assign a fixed IP via: Advanced → Security → IP & MAC Binding.

This prevents IP conflicts.