Chorus installed fibre - can ONT be used as router

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#303289 30-Jan-2023 10:48

Hi, nice to find this nz based forum

We just had chorus install fibre into the house and they put in a Model Type 300 ONT. It has LAN ports and wifi aerial, so I am hoping for sake of the planet that another router/modem is NOT needed to get an internet connection? Can people confirm if they have been able to get internet through an ISP with just this ONT box? And if so, through which ISP(s)? if it's not possible, why is such a box with all this tech in it, not being used to its full potential? (Chorus bangs on about being planet conscious)...

Thanks

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#3029384 30-Jan-2023 11:59

Because for most people the ONT is not installed in the right place to give optimal WiFi coverage. I personally would hate it if my ISP used my ONT as the router and would find another ISP.

It is an option, but it is rarely used because there are too many drawbacks. ISP's can provide nice mesh units and feature added benefits by not using the ONT as the router.

Also, you do know you don't have to get a router from your ISP right and can re-use routers right?

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#3064369 16-Apr-2023 19:58

Hey folks,

For the benefit of everyone here, I thought it was worthwhile mentioning that Chorus are bringing an end to the RGW ONT functionality, so don't expect it to be around for much longer!

Stop sell on the functionality is 31 October 2023 and the full withdrawal is 31 October 2024 (when existing RGW ONTs will have their functionality stripped if in use).

Further details: https://sp.chorus.co.nz/product-update/consultation-outcome-and-formal-notice-rgw-ont-withdrawal

Hope this helps with some decision making here if you're thinking about using RGW mode!

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