Bridge Mode (fibr)

''UPDATE: Recent Fibr ONUs have their passwords unrevealed or changed due to 'security concerns'. Thus, newer Fiberhome white ONUs with dualband WiFi have reportedly hashed passwords instead of the usual 1234567890.''

In PLDT's Fibr systems, Bridge Mode can be achieved in 4 ways, with one the recommended but tedious method.


 * Sign a waiver of operational responsibility, and PLDT will issue you a permanent admin login. However, any damages arising from using this will require a repair fee. (Most prevalent method since 2018)
 * Call PLDT at 101-FIBR to request ONU update. (Earlier done before 2014)
 * Direct from the ONU configuration.
 * PLDT hotline, same as above, (Needed for 2017 Fiberhome dualband WiFi ONUs, as ONU passwords are reportedly forbidden to be shared to consumers)

Differences between Router Mode and Bridge Mode

 * A single port will serve unmodified internet traffic, whereas traffic under Router Mode will undergo Network Address Translation.
 * If multiple ports are enabled in Bridge Mode, the first connection to be established will get the connection. All other connections will be ignored.
 * Instead of relying on the ONU for routing, the endpoint connection will take the responsibility for connection propagation. This is where external routers come into play.

How to enable Bridge Mode in PLDT Fibr ONUs

 * Log in to your ONU (usually 192.168.1.1)
 * Click WAN setup.
 * From Router, change selection to Bridge.
 * Disable NAT (Network Address Translation)
 * Disable WiFi.
 * Leave only Port 1 of the LAN connection checked.
 * In LAN tab or DHCP tab, Disable DHCP.
 * Save settings and reboot.

How to access the web GUI
You cannot access the ONU in bridged mode under normal circumstances. You need any of these 3 options


 * A router that can do IP alias/Route modem IP(MikroTik, Tomato, DD-WRT, OpenWRT, etc). It allows you access to the ONU(in bridged mode) even while using the internet connection.
 * Set a static IP on your WAN interface on the Wi-Fi Router ex. IP:192.168.1.21, Subnet:255.255.255.0, Gateway:192.168.1.1. Your internet connection may be interrupted temporarily while configuring this.
 * Connect your PC/laptop directly to lan port 1 of the ONU, then Set a static IP on your network adapter same as B. IP:192.168.1.21, Subnet:255.255.255.0, Gateway:192.168.1.1 Your internet connection may be interrupted temporarily while configuring this.

OpenWRT

 * 1) Go to Network > Interfaces
 * 2) You will need to change your LAN IP address that does not start with 192.168.1.1. Click on "Edit" then in the IPv4 text field, change it to any private IP such as 10.0.0.1 or 192.168.100.1. Set IPv4 netmask to 255.255.255.0 then "Save" and then click "Save & Apply". This will refresh the network interface and you will need to access the web gui using the new IP address
 * 3) Go back to Network > Interfaces then click on "Add new Interface"
 * 4) Name can be whatever you want then set protocol to "Static address"
 * 5) Set interface to your WAN/WAN6 port
 * 6) In IPv4 address, set this to 192.168.1.2, IPv4 netmask to 255.255.255.0
 * 7) Click "Save" and then "Save & Apply"
 * 8) Type 192.168.1.1 in your web browser and the PLDT ONU Web GUI should be accessible

Login credentials
The following login will work only for black Fiberhome ONUs. It is not guaranteed to work in other models. Login: adminpldt Password: 1234567890