Moving from Starlink to Fibre

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#320392 8-Aug-2025 11:09

Hi all, hopefully I am in the right place.

Currently our home has a couple of UniFi Access points and a 5 port gigabit switch (which was installed new in 2020). Currently we have internet via Starlink but Fibre has just been installed on the street so want to make the switch.

However, I am unsure what I need to buy for a modem given nothing will connect directly to it but instead will continue to connect to the access points or hardwired ethernet. Will any old modem from PB Tech for example work or do I need something more specific for this setup? Any recommendations?

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#3400982 8-Aug-2025 11:13

Your old "router" from PBTech will work assuming it has an Ethernet WAN interface.

Spark Max Fibre using Mikrotik CCR1009-8G-1S-1S+, CRS125-24G-1S, Unifi UAP, U6-Pro, UAP-AC-M-Pro, Apple TV 4K (2022), Apple TV 4K (2017), iPad Air 1st gen, iPad Air 4th gen, iPhone 13, SkyNZ3151 (the white box). If it doesn't move then it's data cabled.

helpmeplease

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#3400988 8-Aug-2025 11:21

Spyware:

Your old "router" from PBTech will work assuming it has an Ethernet WAN interface.

Thanks, but sorry to clarify I don't have an old router but need to buy one to replace Starlink but not sure if I need something specific or anything will do?

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#3400989 8-Aug-2025 11:25

Who are you connecting through for fibre? Do they provide a router? If so, just use that.

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#3400992 8-Aug-2025 11:30

If you have unifi already then I would suggest to get one of their ones so you get it all in the same interface.

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#3401009 8-Aug-2025 11:37

https://www.gowifi.co.nz/ubiquiti/ucg-fiber.html

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#3401012 8-Aug-2025 11:58

^ Overkill for most unless you're planning to run Unifi Cameras or something.

https://www.gowifi.co.nz/ubiquiti/ucg-ultra.html This will work fine, but you'll need someone to configure it.

Simplest option, take what ever router your ISP of choice has, and use that, plug the unifi stack into the LAN port, and the fiber ONT into the WAN port.

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#3401013 8-Aug-2025 11:58

Spyware:

https://www.gowifi.co.nz/ubiquiti/ucg-fiber.html

Or buy something more basic for a LOT less :D

PBTech is your friend ;)

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helpmeplease

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#3401016 8-Aug-2025 12:12

Thanks everyone. Now I know what I should be looking for.

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#3401017 8-Aug-2025 12:13

Agree with getting a router from whoever you sign up to Fibre with.

If you're going to purchase a router from elsewhere, perhaps try Grandstream.

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#3401019 8-Aug-2025 12:14

Whatever you do don't buy Asus.

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#3401047 8-Aug-2025 14:29

Yeah, agree with that, all the Asus units Ive dealt with in past few years have promised lots but delivered little and been a PITA to troubleshoot.

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#3401050 8-Aug-2025 14:39

ASUS units are great! (Once you flash them with OpenWRT to get rid of the abomination that ASUS' software is)

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#3401056 8-Aug-2025 15:04

I would say stick with Unifi if you are already in the ecosystem.

https://ui.com/us/en/cloud-gateways/compact.

Unless you want miltigig (Hyperfiber) capabilities, or plan to use camera's or other features of the higer models, might as well get the cheapest one:

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2208/Ubiquiti-UniFi-UCG-Ultra-Cloud-Gateway-Ultra-25GbE

As others have mentioned, taking the ISP supplied router is also a good option. That way your ISP will support it. You can disable the WIFI, and just use your unifi gear for that. Of course many ISP's charge a router rental these days, you will be split across two web interfaces, and your ISP router will not be quite as flash.

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#3401061 8-Aug-2025 15:10

Also no ISP router seems to even know what a vlan is other than an option on the wan interface. If you want to segregate IOT, or put some devices on a LAN that is then VPNed to appear elsewhere, the unifi is the way to go. I bet people in the UK and certain US states are very happy to have things like that right now, and AU coming up soon. Appear in a less hostile country for devices on selected wifi SSIDs and leave your streaming TV locally so it can see the local services.

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