NetComm N300 NF5 Query ?

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#150140 12-Jul-2014 14:36

Im after other peoples view on the Vodafone supplyed router for the UNLIMITED cable plan,

1, After swapping out my TPLINK to the supplied wifi router i noticed drop outs when i would stream youtube via the Sony Bravia, after 6 seconds of play the tv would stop and then loose connection. done a complete factory reset (Down Arrow and Power Button) and no difference. so i swapped the old TPLINK back and everything works fantastic.

Im really looking for other people with simalar issues or am i just an isolated case?

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#1087725 12-Jul-2014 14:36

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#1088622 14-Jul-2014 14:41

I haven't had similar issues as I didn't use the NF5 and used my own instead. Personally if you have something that works then I wouldn't bother trying to change it :)

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#1088750 14-Jul-2014 16:40

r2b2: I haven't had similar issues as I didn't use the NF5 and used my own instead. Personally if you have something that works then I wouldn't bother trying to change it :)

TO be fair i wanted to see if the gear was any good so have "USED" it as it came with the upgrade. and so far im not too impressed that it wont handle a simple youtube stream to the tv.

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