Bridging from Telus Router

[geerman]

Hi All,

I have learned quite a bit re bridging from Telus router through your posts. Thanks.

The questions I have are:

- Is the original Telus IP address that is used for my home stay with the Telus router after bridging to another router? 

- My wife and I work at home on separate work lap-tops. Our employers have provided laptops that have their own VPN's set-up. They currently work fine through our Telus router, but my concern is will that change after bridging from Telus router. Assuming that the original Telus IP address stays un-changed after bridging, I would not think that our work lap-tops would be affected re their employer installed VPN's?

- What would be the recommended Telus internet only package (speed, etc.) you would recommend for streaming TV only for just my wife and I?

Thanks for your support.

C

[Nighthawk · Accepted solution]

Bridging means it bypasses the original connection and allows your router it's own directly through the gateway. Your router will pull it's own separate IP address.

If the VPNs work while on the Telus gateway, they should work with your own router. If the VPNs don't continue to work, then you may have an issue with your own third party router. Telus doesn't provide technical support for third party routers or VPNs.

Streaming uses relatively low bandwidth so even the minimum fibre package available, 250mbps, would be more than enough for simply streaming video. Even multiple streams at 4K. The bigger question will come down to what speed do you need for your internet use itself.