Spark Launches new Inhome Experience - Spark Smart Modem & Spark Smart Mesh

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Master Geek

#2700060 30-Apr-2021 11:59

Spark made changes to their broadband plans from 16th Nov 2020 - all are open term and do not include a modem. You can either purchase the modem separately or bring your own (with no guarantees it will work).

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#2700583 2-May-2021 01:40

Hi I have the smart modem too.

I was trying to connect a usb printer to it and failed.

I did some researching but it seems like the router does not support usb printers or have a print server?

Please correct and teach me if I'm wrong!

Gordy7

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#2700624 2-May-2021 09:40

Based on the Arcadyan V10 which is similar to the Spark Smart Modem, it seems that the USB port is intended for 3G and 4G dongles.

Here is a link to my first Google find:

https://forum.kpn.com/thuisnetwerk-72/usb-printer-aansluiten-op-experiabox-v10-428870

Edit: You will need to use Google Translate....

Gordy

My first ever AM radio network connection was with a 1MHz AM crystal(OA91) radio receiver.

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#2700828 2-May-2021 17:15

Gordy7:
Based on the Arcadyan V10 which is similar to the Spark Smart Modem, it seems that the USB port is intended for 3G and 4G dongles.

Here is a link to my first Google find:

https://forum.kpn.com/thuisnetwerk-72/usb-printer-aansluiten-op-experiabox-v10-428870

Edit: You will need to use Google Translate....

He's that's what I read too, was hoping I was wrong.

Thank you!

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#2700829 2-May-2021 17:15

Gordy7:
Based on the Arcadyan V10 which is similar to the Spark Smart Modem, it seems that the USB port is intended for 3G and 4G dongles.

Here is a link to my first Google find:

https://forum.kpn.com/thuisnetwerk-72/usb-printer-aansluiten-op-experiabox-v10-428870

Edit: You will need to use Google Translate....

He's that's what I read too, was hoping I was wrong.

Thank you!

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#2700830 2-May-2021 17:15

Gordy7:
Based on the Arcadyan V10 which is similar to the Spark Smart Modem, it seems that the USB port is intended for 3G and 4G dongles.

Here is a link to my first Google find:

https://forum.kpn.com/thuisnetwerk-72/usb-printer-aansluiten-op-experiabox-v10-428870

Edit: You will need to use Google Translate....

that's what I read too, was hoping I was wrong.

Thank you!

gished

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#2707105 13-May-2021 16:57

Can you get the power supply separately? I can get hold of a router but without the power brick. Also what sort of price would that be?

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#2707118 13-May-2021 17:37

gished: Can you get the power supply separately? I can get hold of a router but without the power brick. Also what sort of price would that be?

Maybe something like this:

https://www.jaycar.co.nz/12v-dc-1-5a-slim-power-supply-7dc-plugs/p/MP3486

Here is a snap of one of mine:

Gordy

My first ever AM radio network connection was with a 1MHz AM crystal(OA91) radio receiver.

impracticaljokers

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#2709895 19-May-2021 23:41

Hi I know RF exposure is pretty much harmless but could someone explain the differences in exposure between the HG659b router and the Beamforming of the new Spark Smart Modem? Does beamforming result in greater exposure if close to the device? Also would there be less exposure and signal interference overall in the home? Thanks.

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#2709976 20-May-2021 08:47

I am no expert but...

I wouldn't worry. Most likely the total RF power density at any WiFi router will be much the same whether a single antenna is used or multiple beam forming antennas are used.

Beamforming is a form of phased antenna array where the RF is steered in a particular direction.

I would have slightly more concern if I was carrying several WiFi phones and using several Bluetooth devices.

Beamforming does have the potential to reduce the effects of interference by increasing the desired signal.

I have used the HG659 and the Spark Smart Modem in my 3 bedroom house with very little difference in WiFi access.

I upgraded because faults developed in my HG659.

Further info here:

https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/80211ac-a-survival/9781449357702/ch04.html

Gordy

My first ever AM radio network connection was with a 1MHz AM crystal(OA91) radio receiver.

impracticaljokers

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#2710116 20-May-2021 11:40

So would anyone here recommend upgrading to the Spark Smart Router from Hg659b.

I only have a smallish 3 bedroom house and WiFi is excellent in all rooms often over 80Mbs on a 100Mbs plan.

I have no problems with my existing router. So maybe if it aint broke don't fix it?

I am trying to way up the pros and cons.

Would there be many performance and safety benefits with beamforming or is it not worth it?

Thanks.

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#2710125 20-May-2021 11:53

impracticaljokers:

..... So maybe if it aint broke don't fix it?......

I agree....

Depending on the age of your HG659b I would be preparing a plan change option or ISP change option to get a free Smart Modem on a contract.

Gordy

My first ever AM radio network connection was with a 1MHz AM crystal(OA91) radio receiver.

Hemi88

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Master Geek

#2714649 28-May-2021 15:47

Any one else having problems with default dns with Apple services it started last night, phone has always been set to Auto dns I changed it to google dns this morning and the App Store/music/tv worked fine again, changed it back to auto started doing same thing it would randomly work/not work, changed dns to one from sparks website working again if I set it back to auto it starts playing up again seems to only affect Apple services

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#2714706 28-May-2021 16:14

Hemi88: Any one else having problems with default dns with Apple services it started last night, phone has always been set to Auto dns I changed it to google dns this morning and the App Store/music/tv worked fine again, changed it back to auto started doing same thing it would randomly work/not work, changed dns to one from sparks website working again if I set it back to auto it starts playing up again seems to only affect Apple services

Nope and was happily using Apple services last night incl Apple TV movies.

Hemi88

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#2714714 28-May-2021 16:33

BuzzLightyear:
Hemi88: Any one else having problems with default dns with Apple services it started last night, phone has always been set to Auto dns I changed it to google dns this morning and the App Store/music/tv worked fine again, changed it back to auto started doing same thing it would randomly work/not work, changed dns to one from sparks website working again if I set it back to auto it starts playing up again seems to only affect Apple services

Nope and was happily using Apple services last night incl Apple TV movies.

It seems to be working fine with the dns I got off of sparks website but some reason with it set to auto it randomly works when I go to the browse tap on Apple Music and click on a new album the album will show and if it’s one of the animated artwork it plays but there’s no song list but if I come back to it five or ten minutes later it might work but it will end up doing the same thing, with atv app a movie trailer might work or it would come up saying there is an error check connection same thing with App Store

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