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#283867 16-Mar-2021 17:44

A colleague has an ASUS DSL-AC68U router with his current DSL internet set-up.

He has asked if this router can be retained if/when he goes to fibre.

From a quick look at the specs, the router is dual DSL/Fibre, with both Fibre WAN (RJ45) port and DSL (RJ11) port .... if after going to fibre he wants to retain his landline via VOiP, would the RJ11 port work for that??

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#2675651 16-Mar-2021 18:05

yes buts its a DSL model so may not give the best performance on a higher speed plan

VOIP will depend on who provides the service

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#2675653 16-Mar-2021 18:12

That RJ11 is for the xDSL connection.

I wouldn't use this router on fibre. If you want to use VoIP then the easiest would be to use the provided router from the ISP.

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#2675671 16-Mar-2021 18:38

Thanks for replies 😁

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#2675679 16-Mar-2021 18:56

If you go with 2degrees they provide the FRitz!Box, which is very capable. If you go other providers they will give the router that work with their service.

Saving a few dollars now will just give some headache later.

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#2676118 17-Mar-2021 14:51

Does anyone know just what model ONT Chorus will install?

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#2676130 17-Mar-2021 15:18

Unless it's a BS3 or 4, which if its residential it won't be, then it's a type 300

https://www.chorus.co.nz/q/model-type-300

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#2676132 17-Mar-2021 15:23

The Fritzbox from 2degrees is awesome

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#2676141 17-Mar-2021 15:31

@cyril7 ... so essentially a modem and router all-in-one now?

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#2676146 17-Mar-2021 15:38

Hi, it has the potential to be operated as a Residential Gateway, however no RSP's have taken that option up, so it operates just as an ONT, ie just the modem part of your network, you still require a seperate router.

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#2676149 17-Mar-2021 15:43

Tks Cyril.

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