VDSL Router with Full Bridge

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dan

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Topic # 103403 6-Jun-2012 15:07
Hi Im looking for recommendations for my customer who will be using the Snap VDSL plan Im looking for a VDSL modem with full bridge mode so i can continue using our Mako Router (ethernet only model) feature set. Basically something that will be stable and reliable in full bridge mode. I want to do with authentication with Snap on the Mako not the VDSL modem thanks!

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Reply # 636743 6-Jun-2012 15:45
Hi Dan, We don't have a bridging-only VDSL unit yet, but the Vigor2750 can be put into bridge mode happily. Depends whether you want to "waste" a full OpenWRT router on bridging List of places you can buy it over here. I work for SnapperNet providing Tech Support for DrayTek modem/routers, Edge-core switches, Mobotix high-res IP cameras, QNAP network storage, Yeastar IP PBXs & more. Anything I say is my own opinion and not necessarily that of Snapper Network Distributors

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Reply # 636746 6-Jun-2012 15:49
There are a few full birdging modems. The Zyxel base model and Thompson (can't remember models but they are on here) I can confirm first hand both support full bridging.

dan

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Reply # 636756 6-Jun-2012 16:03
thanks, Zeon is this what u saw first hand? Model: P870H-51a v2. http://us.zyxel.com/Products/Details.aspx?CategoryGroupNo=A3503B10-BE58-4F5C-BE0D-A382FE70C42D

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Reply # 636757 6-Jun-2012 16:04
theEd: Hi Dan, We don't have a bridging-only VDSL unit yet, but the Vigor2750 can be put into bridge mode happily. Depends whether you want to "waste" a full OpenWRT router on bridging List of places you can buy it over here. thanks, i will look at this, not worried about cost, only that it will do the job well

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Reply # 636760 6-Jun-2012 16:08
The Zyxel works fine and I've deployed a lot of them. *Need help configuring your Linksys ATA or IP Phones for New Zealand? Check my blog post

dan

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Reply # 636762 6-Jun-2012 16:11
sbiddle: The Zyxel works fine and I've deployed a lot of them. thanks, do you mind confirming which model you've been deploying of the Zyxel

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Reply # 636777 6-Jun-2012 16:33
There are only 2 models - P870 with wireless and a P870 without wireless. You're presumably not going to want wireless if you're just using bridge mode. *Need help configuring your Linksys ATA or IP Phones for New Zealand? Check my blog post

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Reply # 636982 6-Jun-2012 21:36
Check with Snap, last I looked they required a specific modem. nicegear.co.nz - VoIP, DVB and other Linux compatible hardware

dan

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Reply # 637092 7-Jun-2012 07:51
hads: Check with Snap, last I looked they required a specific modem. I dont think thats the case, they probably only provide support for the Fritzbox, but their helpdesk has been looking for alternative solutions with a full bridge for me over the last couple days, they were checking the Cisco 887VA when they last emailed me. btw Props to snap, really good support/help and im not even a customer yet.

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Reply # 637360 7-Jun-2012 15:10
dan: btw Props to snap, really good support/help and im not even a customer yet. They're great. I work for SnapperNet providing Tech Support for DrayTek modem/routers, Edge-core switches, Mobotix high-res IP cameras, QNAP network storage, Yeastar IP PBXs & more. Anything I say is my own opinion and not necessarily that of Snapper Network Distributors

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Reply # 640370 13-Jun-2012 20:04
sbiddle: There are only 2 models - P870 with wireless and a P870 without wireless. staticice.co.nz only has one listing for it, at $340. It would be cheaper to go with Snap's Fritzbox in bridge mode (especially with the current deal). I was thinking about a cisco 1900 with vdsl hwic, but that's just a little bit expensive....

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Reply # 640400 13-Jun-2012 20:58
MattR: sbiddle: There are only 2 models - P870 with wireless and a P870 without wireless. staticice.co.nz only has one listing for it, at $340. It would be cheaper to go with Snap's Fritzbox in bridge mode (especially with the current deal). I was thinking about a cisco 1900 with vdsl hwic, but that's just a little bit expensive.... No idea who they are, but Campbell software are the distributors. *Need help configuring your Linksys ATA or IP Phones for New Zealand? Check my blog post

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Reply # 640409 13-Jun-2012 21:15
Networkn has sold us a few VDSL2 ZyXel modems - work really well and price under $300. Helping small & medium businesses with Unmetered VDSL nationwide (subject to coverage availability): VDSL Unmetered Residential & Business Ultra Fast Broadband in Tauranga Ultra Fast Broadband

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Reply # 644600 22-Jun-2012 10:39
Sorry I'm a bit late to the party but just wanted to say we also use a Mako ethernet router and have VDSL running with Snap on a ZyXEL P-870HW-51a v2 in bridge mode, with the Mako doing the PPPoE. Works great. (I imported it from USA, should have waited a couple more months to buy locally!)

dan

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Reply # 689203 21-Sep-2012 08:27
Finally the building is nearly complete so can actually get this up and running soon, VDSL should be live I managed to get a P-870H-51a- v2 locally which was cool I dont suppose anyone would like to share their config settings for the Zyxel to turn it into a full bridge? thanks.

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