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  #3209596 22-Mar-2024 14:15
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Spark Smart Modem 3 will do WiFi 6 and under $200...

 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/computers/networking-modems/modems/listing/4622024819

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/916151253493810?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A25f929b5-9845-4b12-a371-2e976bb7d503

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/421638737214257?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A25f929b5-9845-4b12-a371-2e976bb7d503

 

If you buy off FB market place (or TM for that matter) be sure to get a photo of the modem label showing that it is a SSM3. Had a guy advertising a SSM3 but he put a SSM1 in the SSM3 box.... Dodgy...




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  #3209597 22-Mar-2024 14:16
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heavenlywild:

 

Keen on the Spark modem 3. I take it I can still use it with a 2D connection?

 

 

I am using SSM3 on 2D fibre (gigibit).

 

Test a few moments ago.... Hawkes Bay to Auckland...

 

 

 




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  #3209598 22-Mar-2024 14:19
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Smart Model 3 will work fine on 2degrees. You can also purchase the Smart Mesh 2 if you need to expand your WiFi.

 

You can use them out of the box with PPPoE (not sure if 2degrees has the requirement of requiring a PPPoE username / password still) else switch it to DHCP like below (ignore the VDSL):

 

 

If you do happen to get a Skinny Smart Modem 3 these are basically identical to the Spark Smart Modem 3 with only branding being the real difference here (it'll still work with a Spark Smart Mesh 2). You might consider actually moving to Skinny and getting one for free also - I'll leave that choice up to you :)




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  #3209599 22-Mar-2024 14:22
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Amazing thanks all, this is excellent. I'll grab the Spark Modem 3.

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  #3209600 22-Mar-2024 14:25
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@heavenlywild Sorry just updated my post above but some instructions for you when you get it :)




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  #3210075 24-Mar-2024 10:44
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Would you guys rate this one over the Spark Modem 3?

 

https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/tp-link-archer-ax55-ax3000-dual-band-gigabit-wi-fi-6-router/35764486

 

TP AX3000.

 
 
 
 

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  #3210078 24-Mar-2024 11:13
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What speed Fibre connection are you connected to?

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  #3210080 24-Mar-2024 11:32
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Linux: What speed Fibre connection are you connected to?

 

 

 

Not Gigabit but the next fastest on 2d.

 

Update: Fibre (867/498Mbps peak time average speeds

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  #3210083 24-Mar-2024 11:58
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@heavenlywild That is Gb

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  #3210084 24-Mar-2024 12:02
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Linux:

 

@heavenlywild That is Gb

 

 

Sorry just did a copy and paste from 2D.

 

So keen to know if the TP would be better than the Spark Modem 3.

 

Also what confuses me is if these routers come with modems? Lol... It's been a long time as you can tell since I last looked into these things!!! 😄 

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  #3210085 24-Mar-2024 12:05
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You only need a modem for xDSL.

 
 
 
 

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  #3210088 24-Mar-2024 12:51
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The modem is the ONT

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  #3210090 24-Mar-2024 12:55
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Thank you muchly. Makes sense now.

 

So I just need a router.

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  #3210094 24-Mar-2024 13:10
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The Spark smart modem 3 is still the best value for money. 




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  #3210100 24-Mar-2024 14:21
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Thanks. Seems hard to buy at the moment. It's not available online.

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