Are VF fibre modems user-configurable?

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#198401 7-Jul-2016 17:06

I dont have fibre yet, and there is a chance I wont be able to get it if too much property destruction is required.

But assuming miracles still happen, and the fibre install can be done, can I setup port forwarding or anything else I may want on the VF modem?

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#1587759 7-Jul-2016 17:18

Assuming you are looking at the Huawei rebranded modem, yes - you can setup port forwarding.

It isn't possible to add an internal route, however. (I.e. if you have two LAN segments, you cannot setup a route on the VF router to route between them).

I'm pretty sure that the user login gives access to the port forwarding.

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#1587769 7-Jul-2016 17:28

Why choose Vodafone?

Almost any ISP (except MyRepublic) would give you better service, with acceptable performance (see below).

TrueNet May 2016 Urban Broadband Report

Chart 7: Fibre & Cable Performance as Percentage of Advertised Speed

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#1587871 7-Jul-2016 21:08

wazzageek:

Assuming you are looking at the Huawei rebranded modem, yes - you can setup port forwarding.

It isn't possible to add an internal route, however. (I.e. if you have two LAN segments, you cannot setup a route on the VF router to route between them).

I'm pretty sure that the user login gives access to the port forwarding.

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Thanks, I dont have two LANs. But I do have a Windows Home Server, which I have a couple of port forwarding rules for.

Having the VF modem for internet, and keeping my existing wifi router for wifi/LAN should make no difference to that?

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#1589145 10-Jul-2016 14:51

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Why choose Vodafone?

Almost any ISP (except MyRepublic) would give you better service, with acceptable performance (see below).

TrueNet May 2016 Urban Broadband Report

Chart 7: Fibre & Cable Performance as Percentage of Advertised Speed

I don't get it... The chart you posted shows Vodafone having the second most consistent fibre performance (first=Trustpower), doesn't it?

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#1589158 10-Jul-2016 15:44

Oubadah:

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Why choose Vodafone?

Almost any ISP (except MyRepublic) would give you better service, with acceptable performance (see below).

TrueNet May 2016 Urban Broadband Report

Chart 7: Fibre & Cable Performance as Percentage of Advertised Speed

I don't get it... The chart you posted shows Vodafone having the second most consistent fibre performance (first=Trustpower), doesn't it?

You are quite right about the chart.

With hindsight I didn't make myself clear - I was referring to Vodafone's notoriously poor customer service (their fibre performance is OK), and to MyRepublic's very poor speed performance (as shown on the chart).

Therefore I would suggest avoiding both providers, but for different reasons.

(I am currently trapped on Vodafone cable, with both poor customer service and poor performance.)

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