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CF with ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 router

I'm about to join CF (1GB service) and would like to continue using my ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 router as the performance on them is amazing with my current ISP (Cuckoo). I'd rather not have another item to plug in a draw more power and add to the mess of wires. I've done some research on this but would like to confirm with you guys if this will work?

I understand that the normal CF set up for new customer is:
ONT > Linksys Velop

My current set up is:
ONT > Technicolor modem > ASUS ZenWiFi XT8

Is this set up possible with CF:
ONT > ASUS ZenWiFi XT8

If yes, what do I need to do or set up in the settings on the ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 to get it working with CF?



Thanks so much in advance.
 
For the 1Gbps CF service the configuration ONT > ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 works fine. Just setup the WAN ethernet interface (IPv4) on ASUS to DHCP. No PPPoE or authentication required. You also may also need to manually set DNS to 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4.

For IPv6 you’ll need to fiddle some more but I didn’t bother.
 
3 gig service here and my Asus is direct to the ONT, works great.
 
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For the 1Gbps CF service the configuration ONT > ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 works fine. Just setup the WAN ethernet interface (IPv4) on ASUS to DHCP. No PPPoE or authentication required. You also may also need to manually set DNS to 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4.

For IPv6 you’ll need to fiddle some more but I didn’t bother.

Just to be clear, what needs changing on this screenshot? I don't see an option to change to DHCP.
 

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