Alternative VDSL Modem/Router for Infinity

Hi,
I'm using BT Infinity and am thinking about replacing the Home Hub and VDSL modem with an alternative. Ideally I want a combined unit so it will probably be a FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7390 as there isn't a vast amount of choice at the moment (hurry up Draytek). So I have a couple of questions:
Has anybody done this? I'm not interested if you've just replaced the router, but has anyone replaced both the modem and the router or just the modem?
Does anyone know if there's any reason why it would not be possible (does the BT equipment do anything special or identify itself in some way)?
Does anyone know the correct Modem settings?
Thanks,
LJ

I have just purchased the Fritz!box 7390 VDSL Integrated system to replace the two boxes you get with Infinity. However, irrespective of what configuration I enter into the new router I am unable to actually login.
It certainly sees BT Infinity and I am getting connectivity at layer 2 and the new Router is showing good upstream and downstream speeds, but I cannot login with either the default credentials or the BT credentials provided to me when I bought the service!
Anyone know how to get this router or any other router working and with what settings, cause I think I have tried them all..LOL
Thanks in advance G

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