VDSL modem - non-router or with bridge mode

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#195465 20-Apr-2016 20:38

I'm looking at shifting from cable to xDSL.

If I do, I will need a new modem that will do both ADSL and VDSL (there is a wait for VDSL in Island Bay). I don't want a new router; very happy with what I've got and if I do upgrade I'm looking elsewhere.

Can you even still buy non-router modems? Failing that, what's a reliable (but hopefully cheap) combo unit that definitely definitely has a bridge mode. Definitely.

I'd probably go @bigpipenz if I do end up moving. Does their (your?) $99 Huawei option have a bridge mode? Definitely?

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#1536987 20-Apr-2016 20:41

Vigor130 is often a goto solution for bridging, many other modems can be forced into it though

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#1536993 20-Apr-2016 20:43

Yes. Definitely has bridging mode

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#1536996 20-Apr-2016 20:49

BigPipeNZ:

Yes. Definitely has bridging mode

Cheers. Definitely didn't expect you guys to be working this late!

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#1536997 20-Apr-2016 20:51

mdf:

BigPipeNZ:

Yes. Definitely has bridging mode

Cheers. Definitely didn't expect you guys to be working this late!

only comes out when you dont expect it ;)

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#1537001 20-Apr-2016 20:58

The Draytek Vigor 130 is ideal for your needs.

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#1537015 20-Apr-2016 21:03

@bigpipenz Can I contact someone with some further queries (particularly the likely wait time for VDSL at my particular exchange - Island Bay) without committing to signing up just yet? We haven't actually taken possession of our new place yet and I probably need to check the wiring and stuff there first.

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#1537035 20-Apr-2016 21:32

mdf:

BigPipeNZ:

Yes. Definitely has bridging mode

Cheers. Definitely didn't expect you guys to be working this late!

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#1537036 20-Apr-2016 21:37

mdf:

@bigpipenz Can I contact someone with some further queries (particularly the likely wait time for VDSL at my particular exchange - Island Bay) without committing to signing up just yet? We haven't actually taken possession of our new place yet and I probably need to check the wiring and stuff there first.

we don't know the exact situation until we place the order unfortunately. But if we place the order for VDSL, we'll happily put you on ADSL in the meantime if it's going to be a wait.

the 'normal' wait for ADSL or VDSL is around 4-6 working days, so it's generally best to get your order in sooner rather than later (you can future date it of course, so it won't disconnect current tenants etc

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#1537039 20-Apr-2016 21:40

BigPipeNZ:

mdf:

@bigpipenz Can I contact someone with some further queries (particularly the likely wait time for VDSL at my particular exchange - Island Bay) without committing to signing up just yet? We haven't actually taken possession of our new place yet and I probably need to check the wiring and stuff there first.

we don't know the exact situation until we place the order unfortunately. But if we place the order for VDSL, we'll happily put you on ADSL in the meantime if it's going to be a wait.

the 'normal' wait for ADSL or VDSL is around 4-6 working days, so it's generally best to get your order in sooner rather than later (you can future date it of course, so it won't disconnect current tenants etc

Super, thanks for all your help.