how to improve internet connectivity and speed around home

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Lijo09

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#288622 12-Jul-2021 19:31

Hi, thank you for your time and advice on the following issues that I face now. It could be basic information, but I have not much knowledge of how to solve them.

I have both ADSL (2.4) and VDSL (fiber- 5) connections at home. The home has structured wiring as well. The ONT ( Optical network terminal) is kept in the garage. I have connected the modem directly to ONT using an ethernet cable, so the modem is also in the garage. I wonder, due to this the internet speed is low upstairs where I have the master's bedroom and home office.

I also noted a signet cat.5e (? RJ patch panel ) in the garage. I assume that this is the starting point of RJ45 to all rooms etc.

My queries are as follows, please

1. can the ONT be connected to the modem in any other way or the modem should always be connected to ONT directly? I was wondering if the modem was kept in the main lounge or upstairs, I have better connectivity.

2. If modem and ONT to be connected directly, how can I improve internet connectivity and speed throughout the house in a better way?

3. I note signet cat 5e has many ports assuming each point needs a connection from somewhere. Is it from ONT or modem? Is it mean I should have separate ethernet cables for each area (the modem/ONT does not have that many ports). I also see the previous owner left a small red-colored ethernet cable, but I could not establish whether it should be connected to the modem or ONT. And what is the main use of it? Is it useful to have internet from RJ45 in each room using ethernet cable only?

couple of photos attached.

Oblivian

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#2743418 12-Jul-2021 20:05

VDSL isn't Fibre. The ONT is fibre.

So you are saying wireless from a metal box (faraday cage) downstairs doesn't go well upstairs. That's expected

The left patch panel is star wiring. 1 to each outlet around the house. How do you make them live? Use the 4 ports on the wireless router. Or add a switch

The red cable can go straight into LAN1-4 now, and #1 / the top one on the written list will be 'live'

ONT -> Router (required) -> 4 Ethernet -> 4 outlet

ONT -> Router -> 3 Ethernet (to outlets) -> 1 ETH switch -> More outlet

To move the router elsewhere to improve wifi. Add access point somewhere else in the house (uses up an outlet) Or find a nook that has 2 outlets on 1 panel.. The description shows there are a few of those.

ONT-> outlet (direct) -> router WAN + ETH1 -> outlet back to garage -> Switch -> other outlets

And if it happens to be behind a TV or similar, you get the 3 LAN ports left in the router to use for other devices.

SpartanVXL

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#2743471 12-Jul-2021 23:48

Yes what Oblivian said, think of the signet patch panel ports as just cables.

Each port is a cable to a rooms port. You can move to router to a room and connect the ONT to the corresponding port. The router will now work in that room, but if you want other rooms to use ethernet you need another port going back so you can connect to them.

Gordy7

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#2743505 13-Jul-2021 09:49

I see that there is an ONT LAN2 (light) connection.

I understood that ONT LAN1 was generally used.

Gordy

My first ever AM radio network connection was with a 1MHz AM crystal(OA91) radio receiver.

Oblivian

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#2743521 13-Jul-2021 10:37

Gordy7:

I see that there is an ONT LAN2 (light) connection.

I understood that ONT LAN1 was generally used.

Out of box, yes. But there is now the option for provisioning the 2nd port for a 'new' ISP remotely, which takes away any chances of outtages or issues with transfer requests

http://sp.chorus.co.nz/product-update/multiple-primary-offers-single-ont

We have received multiple requests to make NGA more flexible and nationally consistent service. In particular, Service Providers would like Chorus to provide the ability they have with other LFCs that enables them to get a second primary offer-based service up and running before removing the old service. This is simpler operationally and technically than using secondary offers, and provides a better experience for customers.