Optical Network Terminal type 300, - Can it be used for WIfi/Router?

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Varis

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#294123 6-Mar-2022 18:51

So my Router blew up today, - i couldn't help but notice my fibre box had an antenna on it. - So i had a quick look at the back of it and it had wifi credentials.

Had I a quick read up and apparently it's Optical network terminal type 300. - Which supports router/wifi

So i tried to hook it up, and it wouldn't work.

My question is, - Have Chorus disabled the functionality of it being used as a router or even just as wifi?

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#2879926 6-Mar-2022 18:56

its up to the ISP to ask chorus to enable it but i dont believe any ISP's support it they all use their own devices

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#2879930 6-Mar-2022 19:00

So it wouldn't even work as a wifi access point?, - As Chorus has all the optical network terminals disabled to require a router? - Even though it has the functionality.

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#2879933 6-Mar-2022 19:05

Nope. Chorus aren't an ISP, they are the LFC.

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#2879934 6-Mar-2022 19:06

You need an ONT and router before the WiFi access point in the network, so no the ONT won’t work as an access point. The ONT is owned by Chorus, it’s not for consumers to configure.

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#2879937 6-Mar-2022 19:09

Varis:

So it wouldn't even work as a wifi access point?, - As Chorus has all the optical network terminals disabled to require a router? - Even though it has the functionality.

the functionality is there, chorus has offered it to the ISP's but they all choose to go with their own router for their products.

you cant get it through chorus as they wholesale it to ISP's

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#2879940 6-Mar-2022 19:19

Chorus provision the ONT as either bridge mode or router mode based in the RSP request

Almost all RSPs provision as bridge mode as such the wifi is disabled

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#2879954 6-Mar-2022 19:46

As per Chorus: Chorus 3rd Generation ONT (Type 300) can turn into a residential gateway (RGW) with Wi-Fi capabilities. Please check with your service provider to confirm if your ONT is setup in RGW mode to provide Wi-Fi.

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#2879970 6-Mar-2022 20:50

nztim: Chorus provision the ONT as either bridge mode or router mode based in the RSP request

Almost all RSPs provision as bridge mode as such the wifi is disabled

So basically in laymans terms the Wifi and Router are disabled until the ISP Specifies otherwise? - AKA i need to go buy a new router.

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#2879972 6-Mar-2022 20:57

Varis:
nztim: Chorus provision the ONT as either bridge mode or router mode based in the RSP request

Almost all RSPs provision as bridge mode as such the wifi is disabled

So basically in laymans terms the Wifi and Router are disabled until the ISP Specifies otherwise? - AKA i need to go buy a new router.

Correct or have your ISP replace it

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#2879978 6-Mar-2022 21:18

Very succinctly: no, you can't use it as a router. Yes, you will need to get a new router.

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#2879983 6-Mar-2022 21:35

An interesting idea in theory if placed in an optimal position for the location / customer. Reality - ONT goes low down near the floor / in a cupboard / wall behind the TV (so the rest of the house is hosed) / networking closet constructed of metal. Yeah, nah.

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#2884065 10-Mar-2022 01:36

Jase2985:

its up to the ISP to ask chorus to enable it but i dont believe any ISP's support it they all use their own devices

I know Compass Support it. Might have to give them a call though.

Source - Work in Compass.