Feature Request - Home Internet Gateway DHCP Settings

Jam_Eye wrote:

Really, this is just a firm update that can be pushed out by the gateway manufacturer.  There is already a firmware for the router with the DHCP and DNS advanced settings that comes with the gateways that are not branded by TMO.  

 

Replying to: 

      Let’s all get on the same page. The options are:

 

     A - get TMO to add comprehensive DHCP features to the gateway

     B - get TMO to support bridge mode for using one’s own router with existing DHCP features

 

    Personally, I think option A will take a long time to roll out because they would need a lot of firmware development and no matter how well they do, people will still demand more features. Option B sounds more logical to me because the "I need more DHCP features" moves out of TMO hands and back to the respective router makers and allows everyone to get the router that best fits their needs.

Yes, B makes more sense in the short term.  Their excuse for not having the features (it makes it easier for users) is disingenuous at best.  It can't be easier for users not to have options that they don't have to look at because they won't know about them. 

It might make it easier for T-Mobile support, since users can't change settings. But if I plug in my own router without option B, I still adjust my own settings, and there's an extra unneeded translation.  The only minor issue is that the ping time is about double, but I'm not likely to see a difference. But when their network is screwed up, I'll be sure to either plug directly into their device or use their WiFi (probably both) before calling them. 

I'd like to see option B because it's cleaner.