Vodafone wireless and LAN

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#300539 16-Sep-2022 15:16

We are losing our copper phone line and are still on adsl so it's probably time I started looking at other options. My current setup is an ASUS DSL AC68U router with 2 older computers connected to it via D-LINK Wireless N150 usb adapters, an Amazon Fire tablet and a wireless security camera (Arlo essential spotlight wireless). Fibre is not possible where we live. Vodafone wireless is one but how will that affect my LAN? I've searched extensively but cant find an answer to my question. Thanks for any help.

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#2969195 16-Sep-2022 15:18

@OrphanAnnie Approx. Where are you located?

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#2969199 16-Sep-2022 15:24

Central Hawkes Bay. I have been advised by Vodafone we can get wireless.

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#2969201 16-Sep-2022 15:32

OrphanAnnie:

We are losing our copper phone line and are still on adsl so it's probably time I started looking at other options. My current setup is an ASUS DSL AC68U router with 2 older computers connected to it via D-LINK Wireless N150 usb adapters, an Amazon Fire tablet and a wireless security camera (Arlo essential spotlight wireless). Fibre is not possible where we live. Vodafone wireless is one but how will that affect my LAN? I've searched extensively but cant find an answer to my question. Thanks for any help.

I didn't think they were allowed to remove the copper internet service unless it was being replaced by Fibre. Are you perhaps only loosing the copper voice service, but not the xDSL? If its the latter, then you can get a VoiP phone service from the likes of 2talk etc. There are several options with one being another little box (ATA) that you plug into your existing router, with your phone then plugging into that.

If you need multiple jack points around your house, a sparky would need to re-wire all but the one for the DSL into that Voice ATA box.

- I'm very surprised Vodafone didn't provide this as an option to you - feels like they are more interested in getting you onto their higher margin wireless broadband product than giving you the options. Having said that, in some cases wireless broadband can be better than DSL so you'd need to compare your existing speeds to what they believe you will be able to achieve over wireless.

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#2969203 16-Sep-2022 15:34

Have you looked for a local WISP?

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#2969204 16-Sep-2022 15:36

Yes but they are far too expensive.

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#2969205 16-Sep-2022 15:38

insane:

OrphanAnnie:

We are losing our copper phone line and are still on adsl so it's probably time I started looking at other options. My current setup is an ASUS DSL AC68U router with 2 older computers connected to it via D-LINK Wireless N150 usb adapters, an Amazon Fire tablet and a wireless security camera (Arlo essential spotlight wireless). Fibre is not possible where we live. Vodafone wireless is one but how will that affect my LAN? I've searched extensively but cant find an answer to my question. Thanks for any help.

I didn't think they were allowed to remove the copper internet service unless it was being replaced by Fibre. Are you perhaps only loosing the copper voice service, but not the xDSL? If its the latter, then you can get a VoiP phone service from the likes of 2talk etc. There are several options with one being another little box (ATA) that you plug into your existing router, with your phone then plugging into that.

If you need multiple jack points around your house, a sparky would need to re-wire all but the one for the DSL into that Voice ATA box.

- I'm very surprised Vodafone didn't provide this as an option to you - feels like they are more interested in getting you onto their higher margin wireless broadband product than giving you the options. Having said that, in some cases wireless broadband can be better than DSL so you'd need to compare your existing speeds to what they believe you will be able to achieve over wireless.

We will still have DSL, it's only the copper phone service that is being removed.

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#2969206 16-Sep-2022 15:41

Perfect - Most providers now also have an option to get the VoIP delivered directly from their supplied router, so no additional box or provider required.

That could be your best option, and the newer boxes have significantly better wifi performance than your old Asus.

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#2969209 16-Sep-2022 15:48

I'm beginning to think that might be my best option. A shame, I would have like better speeds (currently around 6mbps download and around 75mbps upload)

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#2969212 16-Sep-2022 15:49

.77mbps upload lol

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#2969218 16-Sep-2022 15:57

A joy of rural living.

Spark Max Fibre using Mikrotik CCR1009-8G-1S-1S+, CRS125-24G-1S, Unifi UAP, U6-Pro, UAP-AC-M-Pro, Apple TV 4K (2022), Apple TV 4K (2017), iPad Air 1st gen, iPad Air 4th gen, iPhone 13, SkyNZ3151 (the white box). If it doesn't move then it's data cabled.

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#2969225 16-Sep-2022 15:59

lol It has it's moments

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#2969233 16-Sep-2022 16:03

If you still want your copper service, may pay to shop around, I believe Vodafone are flat out going to stop offering it altogether in the near future (I could be wrong though).

As to options, what shows at available if you enter your address in here? https://broadbandmap.nz/home

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#2969239 16-Sep-2022 16:14

Yes, I've done that. Only wireless via Spark, Vodafone and AoNet and ADSL via Chorus. I presume that's because they own the copper. If I go for a 12 month contract, surely they would have to honour that.

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#2969245 16-Sep-2022 16:21

DSL should be functional out to 2036 or so.

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#2969248 16-Sep-2022 16:30

I will probably upgrade most of my hardware next year so will only need it for another 12 months or so.

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