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rayonline

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#116323 25-Apr-2013 14:24

Just a question out of curiosity. The Fritzbox - is that just a router for fiber optic? Could one just use their old ADSL modem/router?

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#805461 25-Apr-2013 14:28

Not at all, it's a full ADSL / VDSL modem too.

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HowickDota

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#805462 25-Apr-2013 14:29

You can use your own.
The fritzbox is a VDSL2/ADSL2 modem/router.

rayonline

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#805465 25-Apr-2013 14:32

Thanks - we signed up for fiber, yet to be installed, see if we can change, you know - no contracts attached. But in saying that not too it's not too bad either. Oh we might just keep them - it gives us VOIP. :D

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#805466 25-Apr-2013 14:39

If you're going to buy your own router for fibre services you'll need to ensure it's compatible - ie supports 802.1q tagging on the WAN interface or if your ISP will configure the crcuit to allow untagged traffic.

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