Hi, I'm in the process of trying to carry out an initial set up of my UniFi Dream Machine and DrayTek Vigor 130 modem to replace my ISP router - EE Smart Router but having no luck at all so far.

Trying to narrow down potential issues, one thing I've noticed is that the DSL light on the modem has not stopped blinking, even after the RJ11 cable is connected to the broadband socket for 30 plus minutes.
I've tested this with the cable included with the modem, plus another cable which definitely works with my current router but no change. I've read elsewhere that the DSL light should turn solid after a short time.

Is this a sign that the modem is potentially faulty?

The DSL Led blinks whilst negotiating the connection and stops once connection is established.

You don't say which ISP you use but most UK connections are PPOE and require you to enter your ISP connection details into the router.

My ISP is EE and I'm entering my broadbad username/password in the PPPoE section of the router setup app. I've double checked with EE that the details are correct but the router troubleshooting says the modem is not connected to the internet.

Okay, assuming you haven't altered any settings in the modem try the modem connected direct to PC/laptop.

Set a static address on your PC of 192.168.2.10 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and the gateway: 192.168.2.1

In Windows set a new PPOE connection using your ISP credentials , can you then conect to the modem using 192.168.2.1 in a browser window.

Tried your suggestion setting up a new connection using PPPoE with the correct ISP credentials however this results in 'Connection failed with error 628 - The connection was terminated by the remote computer before it could be connected.'

Again, retried using a different RJ11 cable but getting the same error.

Telecodester wrote:
Tried your suggestion setting up a new connection using PPPoE with the correct ISP credentials however this results in 'Connection failed with error 628 - The connection was terminated by the remote computer before it could be connected.'

Again, retried using a different RJ11 cable but getting the same error.

Error 628 refers to a Microsoft modem driver problem , that wouldn't affect your connection via the router , I would look at returning the V130 for a replacement , it really should just work out of the box with just your credentials entered in the router.