Things rarely go perfectly on the first try. Here are the most common failures and how to fix them.
Your personal router’s WAN IP should now be a public IP address (not starting with 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x). Zte F689 Bridge Mode
Enabling on your ZTE F689 (a common GPON ONT/router) is the best way to bypass its mediocre built-in Wi-Fi and use a high-performance mesh system or gaming router instead . By doing this, you turn the ZTE into a simple modem, handing over all routing, DHCP, and security tasks to your own hardware. 🛑 Important Pre-Check Things rarely go perfectly on the first try
Bypass the ISP’s basic hardware to use advanced features on routers from brands like Cisco, Ubiquiti, or ASUS. Enabling on your ZTE F689 (a common GPON
You need the full admin credentials, which are often different from the standard "user" login.
You have two choices: modify the existing connection or create a new one. Creating a new one is often cleaner. Select . Connection Name : Give it a name like Bridge_Internet . Type : Change this from Route to Bridge . Service List : Select INTERNET .