Which Spark Provided Modem

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#306012 20-Jun-2023 16:38

A customer ordered Spark Max Fibre but didn't order a modem.

We need something they will support, that supports decent speeds and has decent wireless capabilities.

I had hoped they had a similar thing to Vodafones Super WiFi, but I am not seeing a direct comparable offer.

The client has a medium sized single level apartment, so I would expect a Modem + AP Combo that can be properly meshed to a second unit, would be ideal. (Similar to the TPLink x20's that VF use which are easily configurable via an app.

What are people recommending?

https://www.spark.co.nz/online/shop/products/spark125763spo/?offerId=spark125763spo&ifpId=pay_upfront

Is it simply a case of 2 of these? One connected to the ONT? Or is it a case of needing to buy a Smart Modem 2 or 3 AND a Mesh unit?

They currently have a B818-263 but I am guessing not Fibre compatible.

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#3092761 20-Jun-2023 19:51

That's just a Mesh/AP. You'll want the Smart Modem 3, which they sell for $150, and one of the Mesh units you linked to if you need extra reach.

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#3092774 20-Jun-2023 20:19

So the Smart Modem 2 won't do the trick, plus the mesh 2 unit?

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#3092788 20-Jun-2023 20:56

Either Smart Modem 2 or Smart Modem 3 will mesh nicely with a Mesh 2 unit

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#3092795 20-Jun-2023 21:07

networkn: So the Smart Modem 2 won't do the trick, plus the mesh 2 unit?

If you have a Smart Modem 2, I understand it should work fine. The Smart Modern 3 is what you currently get when you order a modem with Fibre Max and is the current iteration of the "Smart Modem". No idea why the Smart Mesh units weren't upgraded to version 3 when the modems were. The Smart Modem 3 seems pretty robust, including in the wifi department, and everything is running fine including the wifi cameras outside. Haven't even plugged the mesh unit in yet.

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#3092796 20-Jun-2023 21:12

networkn: So the Smart Modem 2 won't do the trick, plus the mesh 2 unit?

Smart Modem 2 is primarily 4G FWA. SM3 is current for fibre. Both use Mesh 2

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