Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Forums › LAN (ethernet/Wifi/routers/Bluetooth) › Why is there a dearth of decent VDSL2 modems in NZ?


4 posts

Wannabe Geek


Topic # 152186 18-Sep-2014 17:33
Send private message

Given up on the crappy Who-Are-We Vodafone modem, which doesn't retain manual settings, and requires a DSL restart every second day.

Why are there so few decent offerings in the VDSL2 modem market, and why are the few available so stupidly expensive - they're usually old 802.11n tech, nothing special in terms of features and they still want $300+... 

View this topic in a long page with up to 500 replies per page Create new topic
 1 | 2
7964 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 2633

Subscriber

  Reply # 1131619 18-Sep-2014 17:42
3 people support this post
Send private message

because you are looking in the wrong places?



4 posts

Wannabe Geek


  Reply # 1131620 18-Sep-2014 17:43
Send private message

excellent reply, cheers

 
 
 
 


7964 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 2633

Subscriber

  Reply # 1131627 18-Sep-2014 17:50
Send private message

Most ISP's sell their modems and some have better specs you have listed for less than what you have stated

there are also the ASUS range of modems out there and they again have better specs than you listed and for generally less than you have listed

where have you looked?



4 posts

Wannabe Geek


  Reply # 1131635 18-Sep-2014 17:53
Send private message

Zyxel, Draytech, Asus... All rather old and over-priced. Have a soft spot for TP-Link, so asked them about a release date for the TD-9980, but haven't had a reply. 

534 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 116


  Reply # 1131642 18-Sep-2014 18:00
Send private message

What modem do Vodafone hand out? Don't they give you a HG659 or is that on UFB only? The HG659 is a great router, really solid.




Home ADSL:                                                             School: 
 

'That VDSL Cat'
9206 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 2035

Trusted
Spark
Subscriber

  Reply # 1131657 18-Sep-2014 18:09
2 people support this post
Send private message

You seem very keen on having a all in one device.

that does limit you a little.



what usage scenario is your network based around?


Cant say i have seen many of the Vodafone VDSL routers dying every day, so i suspect your situation is a special case - are you hammering it with too many P2P connections by chance?


VDSL is a Premium service, and you will be paying a premium on any Modems compared to an ADSL equivalent. 




#include <std_disclaimer>

 

Any comments made are personal opinion and do not reflect directly on the position my current or past employers may have.

534 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 116


  Reply # 1131660 18-Sep-2014 18:11
Send private message

Also I wouldn't go for an all-in-one if you want solid syncs (apart from HG659, thats a nice router) and just get a VDSL modem and a router.




Home ADSL:                                                             School: 
 

27406 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 6850

Moderator
Trusted
Biddle Corp
Lifetime subscriber

  Reply # 1131708 18-Sep-2014 19:07
One person supports this post
Send private message

Gorse: Zyxel, Draytech, Asus... All rather old and over-priced. Have a soft spot for TP-Link, so asked them about a release date for the TD-9980, but haven't had a reply. 


The Zyxel and Netcomm and Asus offerings are both good.

Maybe you need to take a step back and actually define what your actual requirements are, because the reality these days is if you're somebody who sees the products on the market as poor is probably looking at the wrong products, and should really be looking an individual options for a modem, router and wireless. The reality is there isn't (and never will be) an all in one unit that will be able to meet all requirements.

xpd

Chief Trash Bandit
9204 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1463

Mod Emeritus
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  Reply # 1131838 18-Sep-2014 21:53
Send private message

dcole13: What modem do Vodafone hand out? Don't they give you a HG659 or is that on UFB only? The HG659 is a great router, really solid.


Heh no it aint.... go read the V/fone community forum.... Ive got an ongoing saga with the 659 and a lot more appear to as well.... has great features, just a pity it dosent know what to do with them ;)




XPD / Gavin / DemiseNZ

 

Server : i3-3240 @ 3.40GHz  16GB RAM  Win 10 Pro    Workstation : i5-3570K @ 3.40GHz  16GB RAM  Win 10 Pro    Console : Xbox One

 

https://www.xpd.co.nz - Games, geeks, and more.    

'That VDSL Cat'
9206 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 2035

Trusted
Spark
Subscriber

  Reply # 1131839 18-Sep-2014 21:55
Send private message

xpd:
dcole13: What modem do Vodafone hand out? Don't they give you a HG659 or is that on UFB only? The HG659 is a great router, really solid.


Heh no it aint.... go read the V/fone community forum.... Ive got an ongoing saga with the 659 and a lot more appear to as well.... has great features, just a pity it dosent know what to do with them ;)



interesting. ill have to hunt down said topic on their forums.




#include <std_disclaimer>

 

Any comments made are personal opinion and do not reflect directly on the position my current or past employers may have.

534 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 116


  Reply # 1131840 18-Sep-2014 21:58
Send private message

hio77:
xpd:
dcole13: What modem do Vodafone hand out? Don't they give you a HG659 or is that on UFB only? The HG659 is a great router, really solid.


Heh no it aint.... go read the V/fone community forum.... Ive got an ongoing saga with the 659 and a lot more appear to as well.... has great features, just a pity it dosent know what to do with them ;)



interesting. ill have to hunt down said topic on their forums.


Please link on here if you find




Home ADSL:                                                             School: 
 

'That VDSL Cat'
9206 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 2035

Trusted
Spark
Subscriber

  Reply # 1131841 18-Sep-2014 22:19
Send private message

hio77:
xpd:
dcole13: What modem do Vodafone hand out? Don't they give you a HG659 or is that on UFB only? The HG659 is a great router, really solid.


Heh no it aint.... go read the V/fone community forum.... Ive got an ongoing saga with the 659 and a lot more appear to as well.... has great features, just a pity it dosent know what to do with them ;)



interesting. ill have to hunt down said topic on their forums.



So your issue is with the wireless of the device it seems.


hm...




#include <std_disclaimer>

 

Any comments made are personal opinion and do not reflect directly on the position my current or past employers may have.

534 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 116


  Reply # 1131842 18-Sep-2014 22:21
Send private message

hio77:
hio77:
xpd:
dcole13: What modem do Vodafone hand out? Don't they give you a HG659 or is that on UFB only? The HG659 is a great router, really solid.


Heh no it aint.... go read the V/fone community forum.... Ive got an ongoing saga with the 659 and a lot more appear to as well.... has great features, just a pity it dosent know what to do with them ;)



interesting. ill have to hunt down said topic on their forums.



So your issue is with the wireless of the device it seems.


hm...


+1 for the wireless issues. Only had the router since Saturday but today (Thursday) it has been flaky and needing restarts. Although, 5GHZ worked fine.




Home ADSL:                                                             School: 
 

1153 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 759

Trusted
BigPipe

  Reply # 1131846 18-Sep-2014 22:34
2 people support this post
Send private message

good place to get VDSL modems IMHO is PBTech
http://www.pbtech.co.nz/index.php?p=search&sf=vdsl+modem&o=price&d=n

Netcomm NF4V is good for an 'all in one', and under $200 (that's what I use)

Draytek 130 is excellent if you just want the modem and have separate router. Its around $150




bigpipe.co.nz
https://www.facebook.com/BigPipeNZ
https://twitter.com/BigPipeNZ

xpd

Chief Trash Bandit
9204 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1463

Mod Emeritus
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  Reply # 1131930 19-Sep-2014 08:13
Send private message

dcole13:
hio77:
xpd:
dcole13: What modem do Vodafone hand out? Don't they give you a HG659 or is that on UFB only? The HG659 is a great router, really solid.


Heh no it aint.... go read the V/fone community forum.... Ive got an ongoing saga with the 659 and a lot more appear to as well.... has great features, just a pity it dosent know what to do with them ;)



interesting. ill have to hunt down said topic on their forums.


Please link on here if you find


http://community.vodafone.co.nz/t5/Modems-home-Wi-Fi/HG659-Wifi-very-flaky/




XPD / Gavin / DemiseNZ

 

Server : i3-3240 @ 3.40GHz  16GB RAM  Win 10 Pro    Workstation : i5-3570K @ 3.40GHz  16GB RAM  Win 10 Pro    Console : Xbox One

 

https://www.xpd.co.nz - Games, geeks, and more.    

 1 | 2
View this topic in a long page with up to 500 replies per page Create new topic



Twitter »

Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:



Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.


Geekzone Live »

Our community of supporters help make Geekzone possible. Click the button below to join them.

Support Geezone on PressPatron


Updates »

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.