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Blurtie

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#1498800 24-Feb-2016 21:13

Hi All,

Anyone have any opinions on the this router? Thinking of purchasing this and going on Bigpipe, VSDL plan first and then potentially ordering Fiber once we're settled...

freitasm

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#1498825 24-Feb-2016 21:37

The UI is very simple/easy to use. The router itself is REALLY FAST and I had it connected to 200/20 fibre with no problems.

Blurtie

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#1515562 18-Mar-2016 12:24

Blurtie:

Hi All,

Anyone have any opinions on the this router? Thinking of purchasing this and going on Bigpipe, VSDL plan first and then potentially ordering Fiber once we're settled...

Hey guys, so apparently that router isn't compatible with VDSL...? Any recommendations for a modem router which is VDSL compatible but also UFB ready? We're only a small household with 3 people, but have a fair few devices among us. Would like something 'future proof' for at least the next 3-5 years if possible? or is that unrealistic?

What would happen if I were to use that router on a VDSL connection? Would it just not work at all?

nakedmolerat

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#1515580 18-Mar-2016 12:33

Cheap HG659 is fine for vdsl (I'm using mine with bigpipe)

Sideface

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#1515585 18-Mar-2016 12:41

Blurtie: <snip> What would happen if I were to use that router on a VDSL connection? Would it just not work at all?

It would not work at all. It is suitable for ADSL and fibre, not VDSL.

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Blurtie

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#1515624 18-Mar-2016 13:32

Sideface: It would not work at all. It is suitable for ADSL and fibre, not VDSL.

Awesome, thanks. Just what I wanted to know. Now to find a VDSL/Fibre suitable router. Anyone have any other suggestions? Looking to spend no more than $250 if i can...

noroad

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#1515641 18-Mar-2016 13:38

Orcon ? https://www.orcon.net.nz/myaccount-support/pdfs/UFB_1000_500.pdf

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#1515783 18-Mar-2016 16:44

I have a Netcomm NF4V which does the job just fine, and cost around $200.

jnimmo

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#1515826 18-Mar-2016 18:34

2degrees or Spark if you have a mobile plan for the $10 discount

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