Router recommendations for fibre

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Caketiger

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#283886 17-Mar-2021 16:56

I'm sure this has been asked before so happy to be referred to existing links and webpages. I have tried using the "search" function on here but have not found an answer.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a router to use with Spark Fibre? I'm not a technophobe but find the world of routers, and mesh setups and wifi expanding a confusing one. I am moving house and using fibre for the first time. There are only two of us so there should not be a massive number of devices connecting to wifi.

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#2676236 17-Mar-2021 17:25

have a read of this: https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=66&topicid=197871

choice of ISP doesnt have that much of an effect on which router you buy

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#2676250 17-Mar-2021 18:24

Spark? Just get the Spark smart modem along with a mesh extender. Will suit you totally fine.

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#2676289 17-Mar-2021 21:24

Use what the carriers provide

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#2676353 18-Mar-2021 09:24

Linux:...Use what the carriers provide...

Agreed. While it may not be my first choice it does have the advantage of working while to decide on what your really want and can afford.

Our Vodafone Ultra Hub Plus (with its built in mobile sim card) was invaluable when we moved into rented accommodation between selling and buying. As tt meant we continue to have full internet access and we didn't need to reset any wifi devices, etc.

Caketiger

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#2677329 19-Mar-2021 18:04

Thanks for the help. It seems times have moved on from when the ISP's own equipment was considered inferior and not worth buying.

I thought it was worth checking - especially as Spark now don't supply any router as standard - you have to buy it off them.

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#2677330 19-Mar-2021 18:12

Jase2985:

choice of ISP doesnt have that much of an effect on which router you buy

Unless you want to use a software based router and your ISP uses PPPoE.

My only criticism of Voyager is their use of PPPoE, which means I need a relatively powerful CPU to run pfSense.

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#2677403 19-Mar-2021 21:17

Depending on your Technical requirements and use case.

Asus is good for everyday users and many guides

Ubiquiti for more advanced and higher end equipment works great and highly reliable but requires a bit of knowledge to setup

Had 3 ISP modems die so i gave up on them so i get your frustration

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#2677558 20-Mar-2021 11:50

CNZ:
Depending on your Technical requirements and use case.

Asus is good for everyday users and many guides

Ubiquiti for more advanced and higher end equipment works great and highly reliable but requires a bit of knowledge to setup

Had 3 ISP modems die so i gave up on them so i get your frustration

Stuff give out Asus ac59u when you sign up, I have the older 58 from them. Have to say for my needs it's perfect and probably the best ISP router I've ever had. Does what it needs to and has some extra functionality like a VPN client and server and dynamic dns for those inclined to try these things out but not wanting to buy dedicate hardware. I don't use the WiFi on it as I have a mesh network handling that side of things but when I have turned it on having actual antennas seems to help. It's just enough that I've dabbled in a lot of the features and now I k kw I use the VPN server a fair bit I'd actually consider buying a better router with confidence I can use the extra features.