Getting Spark Fibre connected at new house in new subdivision

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gareth41

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#284642 6-May-2021 19:54

The new house we're looking at buying is a brand new build in Auckland subdivision with fibre. I have a few questions.

What will be the ONT model that gets installed? Currently the house just has a piece of bare lead-in fibre in basement with nothing attached to it. Chorus will need to install an ONT.

I won't be ordering Hyperfibre, so I'm assuming Chorus will install the Model Type 300 ONT when I place an order with Spark. Does Spark use the internal RGW on the Model Type 300 ONT's? If so, will they disable this so I can use my own router? I use a Mikrotik where I currently live, and the ONT is a Model Type 200 - I would like to continue using my Mikrotik at the new house as it can do significantly more than a basic RGW or Spark modem can.

What's the average ETA on a Chorus ONT install where the fibre is already there? I would like to be up and running on or before settlement if possible - the house is currently vacant and the developer is fine with an installation going ahead before settlement.

Thanks in advance

Jase2985

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#2703076 6-May-2021 20:00

no isp use the rgw mode on the ont yet

likely a model 300 will be installed

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#2703077 6-May-2021 20:02

Spark don't use the RGW function - port 1 on the ONT will be presented to VLAN10 and accept PPPoE with any username and password

Highly doubt they will install HF ONT unless you order HF

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#2703084 6-May-2021 20:21

Yep, you won't get the Hyperfibre ONT unless you place an order for it. If it's a new connection, you'll be getting a 300, and yes you can use your own router for wifi.

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#2703085 6-May-2021 20:23

As others have said, what you will get is identical to what you have now, just with a latter model ONT that is capable of being a RGW but is not used that way.

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#2703101 6-May-2021 21:31

I had read the instructions that the ONT be installed so the aerial could be moved but the crew that did my job weren't concerned. They fixed it close to the bottom of the cabinet. Whether the typical ONT location is suitable for a wifi router is another thing.