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TalkTalk D-Link DSL-2780: Info and Use with Other ISPs

Hello!






I actually wanted to write about the BT ones first starting with older (but still relevant) models and come to D-Link later but upon receiving many requests, I have decided to write about this particular model first!!!

This is a good router (I tried it out for some time) provided by TalkTalk to its customers! It is also found 'dumped' here in Pakistan along with all the other routers. It has some good specifications as well! There is a review of it over here. So, how do you use it with other ISPs that require usernames (for dsl) not allowed by this router???

All one has to do is to configure the router using the 'Setup Wizard' and just click OK for the popup that pops up when you have to input the username for your dsl connection (any modern browser should disregard it). Then, after a few seconds, you are presented with the next page of the wizard! This method also works on the DSL-2680!!!

Note: For tweaking the default settings like MTU and Dial-on-Demand, you may configure router manually first using an allowable username (username@talktalk...) and then running the wizard again for changing the username only! All other settings are directly configurable and I thank TalkTalk for not crippling this router unlike others (many can be re-used and saved from the Trash ... for sometime at the very least)

Here are some screenshots (showing configuration for my ISP ... PTCL):











 Just click OK and wait!!!


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I shall also upload few firmware images here: http://1drv.ms/1EOxGG2
(You may also use TalkTalk's firmware updater tool as well)

Caution: Updating the firmware involves risk of bricking the firmware! Also, you alone are responsible for any damage(s) caused to your equipment or to you by following any advice given here!
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  1. ASIM MUGHAL3 May 2016 at 23:27

    how to setup EVO on this Router...?
    it have a USB Port too

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  2. Unknown2 August 2018 at 02:01

    how to use wifi on this router with ptcl internet

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  3. Rj Moon25 November 2018 at 07:30

    How to configure HG520S router PPPoE and Wireless

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