Spark Futura 4G/Fibre Modem

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catspyjamas

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#319335 14-Apr-2025 22:32

Can anyone tell me what the device limit is on these modems? The documentation on both the Spark & Skinny websites doesn't state this.

I read on the Whirlpool Forums that the Telstra equivalent modem called the "Arcadyn Meteor 2" address reservation table only supports 10 devices. Does that mean only 10 devices can connect at one time?

catspyjamas

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#3364327 15-Apr-2025 15:17

Have learned since posting this, that up to 64 devices may be connected to the Futura modem (courtesy of FB chat with a Spark rep). The "address reservation table" mentioned in relation to this modem (the Telstra equivalent) must be referring to something other than simultaneous connections.

cbrpilot

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#3364366 15-Apr-2025 18:21

The 'address reservation' feature is likely referring to the ability to configure the DHCP server on the Futura to always give specific IP addresses to specific devices so that their IP address can not change over time.

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catspyjamas

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#3364524 15-Apr-2025 23:16

cbrpilot:

The 'address reservation' feature is likely referring to the ability to configure the DHCP server on the Futura to always give specific IP addresses to specific devices so that their IP address can not change over time.

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks.