How to set up Velop WRT Pro 7 for NTT IPoE connection in Japan

Velop WRT Pro 7 supports the major internet provider connection methods, including NTT FLET’S Hikari IPv6 IPoE lines. You can connect using methods such as MAP-E, DS-Lite, IPIP, PPPoE, and more, depending on your line environment. Linksys will update operation verification status for each service as it becomes available.

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The required setup steps differ depending on your internet line environment.

NTT FLET’S line without a Hikari Denwa contract / ONU-only environment Install the dedicated Auto IPoE module for NTT IPoE lines and IPv4 over IPv6 services.

NTT FLET’S line with a Hikari Denwa contract / home gateway installed In many cases, Velop WRT Pro 7 can connect automatically via DHCP under the home gateway. If the LAN IP address overlaps, change the LAN IP address on the Velop WRT Pro 7 side.

au Hikari / eo Hikari / NURO Hikari / SoftBank Hikari / J:COM, etc. In many cases, you can use the router by connecting it to the provider-supplied line device with the factory default settings.

PPPoE, fixed IP, or special business line environments Use manual settings or the advanced settings in the Auto IPoE module. Confirm the connection method provided by your ISP.

Easy Internet Setup Check Chart

Refer to the easy initial setup check chart below and proceed to the required configuration steps. Since Velop WRT Pro 7 is pre-configured at the factory, it can be used immediately with many internet providers without any additional settings. For NTT IPoE lines, you will need to install the Auto IPoE module separately. If you have a Hikari Denwa (fiber phone) subscription and a home gateway is already installed, Velop WRT Pro 7 will connect automatically via DHCP, so you can simply place it under the HGW and you’re done.

If you do NOT have an NTT FLET’S Hikari Denwa contract

Please download and use the dedicated module “Auto IPoE” for NTT IPoE lines (IPv4 over IPv6 services).

Auto IPoE module supported services and operation verification status

The following table shows the IPv4 over IPv6 methods (MAP-E / DS-Lite / IPIP) supported by the Auto IPoE module for Velop WRT Pro 7. “Operation verified” means Linksys has completed operation verification as of publication. “Under verification (operation verified)” means operation has been confirmed but verification is continuing. “Not yet verified” means Linksys has not tested that method yet. Where available, official VNE/provider device-list or technical information is also linked.

Service	IPv4 over IPv6 method	Linksys operation verification status	Official VNE/provider information
OCN Virtual Connect	MAP-E	Operation verified / fixed IP is under verification (operation verified)	OCN Virtual Connect supported terminal list PDF
BIGLOBE IPv6 Option	MAP-E	Operation verified	BIGLOBE IPv6 Option supported devices
v6 Plus dynamic IP	MAP-E	Under verification (operation verified)	JPIX v6 Plus supported models
v6 Plus fixed IP	IPIP	Not yet verified	JPIX v6 Plus fixed IP service device configuration examples
transix DS-Lite	DS-Lite	Operation verified	transix DS-Lite supported models
transix IPIP	IPIP	Under verification (operation verified)	transix fixed IP (IPIP) supported models
Cross Pass	DS-Lite / IPIP	Operation verified	Cross Pass supported devices PDF
v6 Connect	DS-Lite / IPIP	Operation verified	v6 Connect supported devices
OCX Hikari v6IX	IPIP	Operation verified	OCX Hikari / v6IX supported CPE list

Required settings and connection configurations may vary depending on your ISP, contract type, and whether a home gateway is installed. For services or special contract configurations not listed above, check the connection method provided by your ISP.

Both DHCPv6-PD /56 prefix lines and RA /64 prefix lines are supported. It can also work in environments with a Hikari Denwa HGW installed, but installation directly under the ONU is recommended.

IPoE setup procedure

① Download Velop WRT Pro 7 “Auto IPoE” module and save it in advance.

② Log in to the LuCI management page using a web browser (default: 192.168.1.1).

③ Select the System > Software menu.

④ First, click Update lists… to update the package list.

⑤ If the update succeeds, the downloaded details will be shown as below. Click Dismiss to close it.

If Error is displayed, perform the list update in step ③ again. Even though your internet settings are not configured yet, IPv6 communication on an NTT IPoE line does not require configuration, so it is already connected. If you cannot download anything at all, the cable may not be connected correctly, or your IPoE line subscription/provisioning may not be active yet.

⑥ Next, click Upload Package.

⑦ Select velop-auto-ipoe_x.x_all.ipk from Browse… and click Upload.

⑧ A confirmation screen appears. Click Install to proceed.

⑨ Install the Velop WRT Pro 7 IPoE connection setup module and related opkg files.

⑩ If "installed in root is up to date." is displayed, click Dismiss to finish.

⑪ Select Services > Internet Assistant. If the menu does not appear immediately after installation, reload the entire page in your browser.

⑫ Click “Run Auto IPoE”. The program will automatically detect your line and establish an internet connection a few minutes later.

⑬ When the process completes, a “Start Service” dialog appears and setup is complete. When clicked, the router will reboot within several tens of seconds.

Thank you for completing the setup. After the router reboots and a few minutes pass, you will be able to access the internet via IPv4 over IPv6. Because the setup involves downloading files, a Windows/Mac/Linux PC is recommended. However, since the design allows setup using only a browser with no app required, it can also be done from a smartphone such as an iPhone.

If you DO have an NTT FLET’S Hikari Denwa contract

If you have an NTT FLET’S Hikari Denwa contract and a home gateway is installed, you do not need to install the IPoE connection setup module above. It will work as-is, but because the HGW and Velop WRT Pro 7 IP addresses overlap, change Velop WRT Pro 7’s IP address from the default 192.168.1.1 to a non-overlapping address such as 192.168.10.1 before use. No other settings changes are necessary.

If you have a Hikari Denwa contract and a home gateway (HGW) is installed, the already-installed HGW handles the IPoE connection. Therefore, Velop WRT Pro 7’s WAN can remain at the factory default DHCP automatic setting. However, if the IP address overlaps, change it. You can continue using the pre-configured SSID/password and other initial settings as they are.

For other internet service providers

In many cases, it will work with automatic DHCP, so Velop WRT Pro 7 can connect to the internet with the factory default settings (DHCP automatic for both IPv4 and IPv6).

In general, no additional work is required. Many providers such as au Hikari, eo Hikari, NURO Hikari, SoftBank Hikari, J:COM, iTSCOM, and other carriers (power-company providers, cable TV providers, etc.) supply a modem or home gateway. Since Velop WRT Pro 7 is pre-configured, simply connect it to those devices and power it on to get online. You can also start using WiFi immediately by entering the SSID and password shown on the bottom of the unit.

Only if the upstream home gateway uses a fixed IP address of 192.168.1.1 and it conflicts, you must change the router’s IP address before connecting Velop WRT Pro 7.

For connection methods not covered above, such as PPPoE or fixed IP

You can also configure PPPoE (the traditional method of entering an ID and password), fixed IP, IPIP, and other methods. By leveraging the flexibility of the OpenWrt-based OS, you can also use mixed connection methods that are difficult on typical routers—for example, using IPv6 via IPoE while using IPv4 via PPPoE at the same time.

On NTT FLET’S lines, if your provider issues a PPPoE username and password, you can use IPv4 PPPoE and IPv6 IPoE simultaneously. Services like YouTube will automatically use IPv6 IPoE, while IPv4-only sites will use IPv4 PPPoE.

PPPoE connection setup procedure

① Open the LuCI management page in a web browser (default: 192.168.1.1).

② From the top menu, go to Network > Interfaces.

③ Click the Edit button for the WAN interface.

④ From the Protocol drop-down menu, select PPPoE and click Save.

⑤ If a confirmation appears asking whether to change the protocol, click Switch protocol.

⑥ Enter the PPPoE username and password based on the documents provided by your ISP, then click Save and go back.

⑦ You will see "pending changes" on the WAN display. This indicates that the changed settings are waiting to be applied. Click "pending changes".

⑧ Click Save & Apply to apply the settings; services related to the interfaces will restart.

For fixed IP method (IPIP)

By installing the Auto IPoE module, you can use standard IPIP settings as well as the “Japan standard provisioning method (HB46PP)”. It is available with many services.

If you use an IPIP fixed-IP service in an environment with a Hikari Denwa home gateway, you must disable the HGW’s DHCPv6-PD multi-prefix distribution and switch to RA distribution. Also, in an RA-only environment without a Hikari Denwa contract, you cannot use a fixed-IP service if you connect through an HGW. Connect the router directly to the ONU.

Bridge mode / Wireless Access Point setup procedure

Even if you have an upstream home gateway or main router, Velop WRT Pro 7 can generally be used without issues with the default settings. However, for business use, or if you specifically want to change from DHCP automatic router mode to access point/bridge mode, install the module below.

How to configure Wireless Access Point / Bridge mode from the LuCI Web management screen

Changing settings via the GUI can require surprisingly many steps, so we prepared a module that can apply everything at once with minimal input fields. Please use it.

How to set up Linksys Velop WRT Pro 7 as Access Point / Bridge Mode and as a WDS child unit

Reference: menu screen

If you cannot connect successfully

Error appears when updating the package list

IPv6 communication may not be established yet, the cable may not be connected correctly, or the IPoE contract/provisioning may not be active yet. Check the connection to the ONU / home gateway, your line contract, and cabling. On an NTT IPoE line, IPv6 communication can work before IPv4 over IPv6 setup is complete, so a successful package-list update is a useful indicator.

Immediately after installing the Auto IPoE module, the menu may not appear. Reload the entire page in your browser or log out and log back in. If it still does not appear, reboot the router.

Cannot access the management page under a home gateway

The home gateway and Velop WRT Pro 7 may be using the same LAN IP address. Change the Velop WRT Pro 7 LAN IP address from the default 192.168.1.1 to an address that does not overlap with the home gateway, such as 192.168.10.1.

IPv6 works but IPv4 sites do not open

IPv4 over IPv6 method detection or configuration may not be complete. Run Auto IPoE again and confirm the VNE method used by your contract (MAP-E / DS-Lite / IPIP). If you also use PPPoE, confirm the PPPoE username and password provided by your ISP.

Connection is unstable after changing settings

After changing settings, reboot the Velop WRT Pro 7 and the ONU / home gateway, then wait a few minutes before checking the connection status. It may take time for line-side provisioning information to take effect.

Auto IPoE module update history

2025/5/7 ver1.4 - Cross Pass (DS-Lite) support, additional error handling, etc.
2025/6/26 ver1.5 - DS-Lite v6mig support, transix (DS-Lite) support, etc.
2025/7/11 ver1.52 - IPIP v6mig support, IPIP routine implementation, etc.
2025/7/17 ver1.53 - UI fixes, SNAT processing improvements, etc.
2025/7/20 ver1.54 - Improved setup routine when deploying CE under an HGW, etc.
2025/7/30 ver1.55 - Support for manual IPIP connection settings, etc.
2025/9/25 ver1.58 - Added support for Asahi Net (DS-Lite, IPIP), Cross Pass (IPIP)
2026/2/16 ver1.61 - Added support for OCN Virtual Connect (MAP-E), etc.
2026/6/18 ver26.2.0619.3 - improved UI and error handling, added additional WAN config (experimental)