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JonoNZ

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#119524 4-Jun-2013 17:26

Hi

I'm getting VDSL installed in the next few days. My ISP is providing the Technicolor TG589VN. I'm not sure if this will work well with an AirPort Extreme (currently used with a Draytek Vigor 120 using the PPPoE/PPPoA bridge).

I understand that VDSL is PPPoE so no bridge required, but has anyone used the Technicolor with an AirPort Extreme?

Also, what VDSL modems are people using and recommending? I see the ZyXEL P870H-51a v2 mentioned, is this still the way to go?

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myfullflavour

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#830605 4-Jun-2013 17:37

The ZyXELs (IMO) are cheap junk.

I sold about 20 before putting the breaks on (numerous issues) and have since switched to a unit called the "Innbox V50-U".

JonoNZ

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#830608 4-Jun-2013 17:45

myfullflavour: The ZyXELs (IMO) are cheap junk.

I sold about 20 before putting the breaks on (numerous issues) and have since switched to a unit called the "Innbox V50-U".

Thanks I'll take a look. Do these work well with other routers (eg Apple AirPort Extreme)?

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#830611 4-Jun-2013 17:49

As always suggest getting a separate modem for bridge mode and router.

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DonGould

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#830612 4-Jun-2013 17:51

myfullflavour: The ZyXELs (IMO) are cheap junk.

I sold about 20 before putting the breaks on (numerous issues) and have since switched to a unit called the "Innbox V50-U".

What's your take on the DrayTek Vigor 2750 VDSL Modem?

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#830613 4-Jun-2013 17:54

You can bridge the technicolor

Care to elaborate on said issues with Zyxel, numerous people including myself run one with no issues at all

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#830622 4-Jun-2013 18:32

JamesL: You can bridge the technicolor

Care to elaborate on said issues with Zyxel, numerous people including myself run one with no issues at all

This, we have sold 50 or more of them, with 1 issue across all of them (bad power supply), Zyxel have a stellar history, and have a solid reputation. We consistently get higher sync rates with them than other modems.

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#830623 4-Jun-2013 18:35

I've personally deployed a large number of Zyxel's for VDSL2 also. The vast majority are in bridge mode and they work flawlessly, however I have seen a few issues pop up running them as a router requiring the occasional reboot.

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JonoNZ

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#830655 4-Jun-2013 19:07

As a side question, any wiring experts in Auckland (North Shore) who can tidy up my phone wiring coming into my house?

It's not in terrible shape, but I'd like it in top shape. :) Master filter already installed a few years back.

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#830659 4-Jun-2013 19:18

Another +1 for the Zyxel in bridge mode. If buying again I'd buy a Draytek 2750, can tweak it a whole lot more if you're into that kinda thing.

myfullflavour

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#830660 4-Jun-2013 19:18

JonoNZ:
myfullflavour: The ZyXELs (IMO) are cheap junk.

I sold about 20 before putting the breaks on (numerous issues) and have since switched to a unit called the "Innbox V50-U".

Thanks I'll take a look. Do these work well with other routers (eg Apple AirPort Extreme)?

They tend to work fine. You can run them in bridge mode as well and have another modem take over routing assuming the router you want to use supports PPPoE.

DonGould:
myfullflavour: The ZyXELs (IMO) are cheap junk.

I sold about 20 before putting the breaks on (numerous issues) and have since switched to a unit called the "Innbox V50-U".

What's your take on the DrayTek Vigor 2750 VDSL Modem?

D

We've sold a couple to customers needing VPN. They have worked fine and the support from the distributor has been great.

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JamesL: You can bridge the technicolor

Care to elaborate on said issues with Zyxel, numerous people including myself run one with no issues at all

This, we have sold 50 or more of them, with 1 issue across all of them (bad power supply), Zyxel have a stellar history, and have a solid reputation. We consistently get higher sync rates with them than other modems.

In all cases we were using the ZyXEL as a router.

Issues include:

- Random lockups that only a power reset requires
- Customer looses access to the admin page (but internet keeps working). Power cycle temporarily resolves this
- Admin status page tries to tell us there is no VDSL connection when in fact there is

...I could go on....

The Innbox V50-U while not perfect, has been well tested by a team in Hamilton and passed their stringent tests. We've had the odd issue but nothing support from the distributor hasn't been able to solve.

JonoNZ: As a side question, any wiring experts in Auckland (North Shore) who can tidy up my phone wiring coming into my house?

It's not in terrible shape, but I'd like it in top shape. :) Master filter already installed a few years back.

Definitely talk to Fraser aka coffeebaron here on GZ.

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#830661 4-Jun-2013 19:24

JonoNZ: As a side question, any wiring experts in Auckland (North Shore) who can tidy up my phone wiring coming into my house?

It's not in terrible shape, but I'd like it in top shape. :) Master filter already installed a few years back.

Sure thing, flick me an email or PM
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#830675 4-Jun-2013 19:55

I'd attempt bridging what they give you before buying something new.

JonoNZ

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#830677 4-Jun-2013 19:58

eXDee: I'd attempt bridging what they give you before buying something new.

Sounds like good advice, will do that.