WTB - Spark modem - HG659B or Spark Smart Modem

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madridista

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#280388 11-Dec-2020 19:28

Just looking to get a cheap working HG659B(or even the new Spark Smart Modem though I doubt people will be selling it but would be willing to pay a bit more for it then the HG659B from Spark ) if someone has a working one that they do not need.

Needing it for a friend whos Spark modem(HG659) plays up a lot. They have already done all troubleshooting steps with CSA's multiple times and invested in a mesh system as well, just want to see if a Spark replacement modem I get them fixes the issues.

They tried going on to a new contract and getting the new Spark Smart Modem but Spark representative said they cannot do that :(

sbiddle

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#2620331 11-Dec-2020 21:58

What is the issue?

A new router for example won't fix the issue if your problem is something common like exceeding the max DHCP client table. Even adding a mesh solution won't fix that.

fritzman

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#2620332 11-Dec-2020 22:04

Where are you located?

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marpada

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#2620333 11-Dec-2020 22:04

You can usually find them at your local CashConverters for less than $10.

Kiwifruta

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#2620336 11-Dec-2020 22:25

@madridista it's it running the latest firmware?

madridista

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#2620974 13-Dec-2020 18:13

Kiwifruta:

@madridista it's it running the latest firmware?

It is running the latest firmware :)

madridista

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#2620975 13-Dec-2020 18:15

sbiddle: What is the issue?

A new router for example won't fix the issue if your problem is something common like exceeding the max DHCP client table. Even adding a mesh solution won't fix that.

Devices will just disconnect all the time, a reset of the modem usually helps but will recur again. They do not have a lot of devices in the house. Would exceeding the max DHCP client table be if there is a lot of devices in the house?

madridista

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#2620976 13-Dec-2020 18:16

fritzman: Where are you located?

I am in Auckland, have managed to to get a working HG659b and will see how that goes for my friend :)

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#2621193 14-Dec-2020 09:40

madridista:

Devices will just disconnect all the time,

wifi range or interference issues ?

is that why they bought a mesh system ?