Help Finding appropriate UFB MODEM ROUTER?

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Timatrix17

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#154814 8-Nov-2014 17:43

HI,

I have the crappy spark modem router with my new fibre connection and to my naive supprise, nz arnt doing nbn like aus so my nbn modem router wont work. i dont want seperate modem and router as i seemed to loose speed and quality doing this. i just want a decent modem router that works with nz fibre? any ideas? (looking for AC DB for solid streaming).

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#1171397 8-Nov-2014 17:59

You don't need a modem, you just need a router and wireless access point. If you look in this forum you've posted in, or this network forum, you'll find many recommendations.

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#1171398 8-Nov-2014 17:59

You don't need a modem, you just need a router and wireless access point. If you look in this forum you've posted in, or this network forum, you'll find many recommendations.

Timatrix17

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#1171400 8-Nov-2014 18:04

Thanks, a router with vlan tagging? ill have a look.

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#1171414 8-Nov-2014 18:10

There are numerous threads on here discussing the many options out there, this probably doesn't need to be yet another one.

What problems are you having? Last I knew Spark were supply the HG630b which is actually a pretty good device.

Timatrix17

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#1171418 8-Nov-2014 18:17

Yes i couldnt find them before but i have found some now. ill remove this one. that device has issues with apple products and they get dropped constantly. heard of same issues elsewhere too. plus i want faster streaming home network

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#1171423 8-Nov-2014 18:21

Timatrix17: Yes i couldnt find them before but i have found some now. ill remove this one. that device has issues with apple products and they get dropped constantly. heard of same issues elsewhere too. plus i want faster streaming home network

You'll find that virtually every vendor out there right now has problems with Apple products and WiFi - it's a complete nightmare right now with most new Apple products no longer being WiFi alliance certified.

Apple really want you to buy an Airport if you want reliable WiFI (and then you'll find all the other devices that won't work with an Airport)

NF8AC isn't bad, but I haven't tested the AC performance beyond 100Mbps.

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Timatrix17

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#1171426 8-Nov-2014 18:27

Thanks, main problem was apple tv, would work then cutout shortly after starting streaming movie which means kids stop watching and come bother me. hah. no but i got a belkin 1450ac db that worked with my adsl perfect. apple tv loaded content faster without any issues or drops. but now i got fibre.

Timatrix17

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#1171428 8-Nov-2014 18:36

im new, how do i remove this? it seems redundant now i have found the other posts