Hi. last year got new time connection and I was provided the new HG8145V5 but some settings specially the dns cannot change. Since I work from home and sometimes got vpn/intranet issues, our IT ask me to test different dns settings they provide to troubleshoot the issue. I want the settings to be on the modem/router since I use 2 machines (1 desktop and 1 laptop) for work so I rather not change dns settings manually in windows and have them removed again when I work from another location or from the office.
I have a friend who has HG8240H that he is not using anymore (also previously used with TIME)
Questions
1. Can I borrow his onu and use it with my connection?
Sorry you cant.2. Do I need to call time to setup anything?
3. Can I set it up myself without calling time?
4. Should I just call time and setup my HG8145V5 to bridge mode and I control my network using my own router?
Yes, if you want to have more control & better routing performance.5. If option #4 do I need special router or normal one with option for pppoe settings will work?
Normal router that able to perform PPPOE dialing will work just fine.Basically I want to use his modem/onu/ont and have my own separate router to handle things on my own I just need the connection to time's server. Basically my time connection I don't use the phone.. I just basically use it for internet
Another reason for changing modem and want my own router to setup my network is because they are hijacking the dns

Any information will be appreciated.