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#312374 11-Apr-2024 10:44

Hey gurus,

So I’ve already switched to Quik’s Hyperfibre. Currently, my router is the Asus RT-AX89X and I wanted to plug in my Qnap switch to supply Ethernet connection to other floors that requires Hyperfibre. Is there any setting I need to do from the Nokia OnT to be able to utilise my Switch and Router? The router will pretty much act like an AP for wifi for normal devices while the switch for Hyperfibre devices in different rooms. Appreciate any tips.

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#3217017 11-Apr-2024 10:56

The Hyperfibre ONT won't have any routing capabilities, it's purely a single Ethernet port that provides your WAN connection. So there's nothing you can change on the ONT.

The way it should be setup is ONT > Router > Switch (in that order).

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#3217130 11-Apr-2024 15:46

Could the ONT be setup in RGW? So it will be ONT > 2.5G Qnap 8-port Switch > 2.5g router as AP?

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#3217133 11-Apr-2024 15:59

maveric:

Could the ONT be setup in RGW? So it will be ONT > 2.5G Qnap 8-port Switch > 2.5g router as AP?

Nope. Chorus have discontinued that: https://sp.chorus.co.nz/consultation/rgw-ont-withdrawal

You need to use your router or perhaps purchase something more suitable like a Dream Machine Pro and access points or one of Ubiquiti's newer routers. I would personally recommend a proper access point over this router however as it'll actually provide better WiFi. Routers like the one you've got are not actually that great for the task (read here: https://www.wiisfi.com/ ).

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#3217135 11-Apr-2024 16:11

Hyperfibre was a poor choice given constraint imposed by your in wall cabinet which isn't big enough to house the basics.

P.S. Cancel Hyperfibre, install a little Mikrotik in your cabinet to provide routing and connections to four cable runs and shift your Asus wherever.

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#3217138 11-Apr-2024 16:22

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Hyperfibre was a poor choice given constraint imposed by your in wall cabinet which isn't big enough to house the basics.

In-Wall Cabinets are a WOFT - too restrictive

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#3217158 11-Apr-2024 18:20

michaelmurfy:

maveric:

Could the ONT be setup in RGW? So it will be ONT > 2.5G Qnap 8-port Switch > 2.5g router as AP?

Nope. Chorus have discontinued that: https://sp.chorus.co.nz/consultation/rgw-ont-withdrawal

You need to use your router or perhaps purchase something more suitable like a Dream Machine Pro and access points or one of Ubiquiti's newer routers. I would personally recommend a proper access point over this router however as it'll actually provide better WiFi. Routers like the one you've got are not actually that great for the task (read here: https://www.wiisfi.com/ ).

Thanks and yes, i would like to invest on a dream machine pro at some point once budget permits. In the meantime, i'll use this Asus router as it's been with me for awhile now. I got one of the mid-range TP Link router too as recommended in the link you've provided so I might consider using that.

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