Orcon Genius UFB modem not 5ghz capable?

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ettexor

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#166218 6-Mar-2015 10:08

Hello, can someone confirm the UFB modem that comes with Orcon plans is the Netcom NF4V? (http://www.netcommwireless.com/product/vdsl/nf4v)

Looking at the specifications of this modem it doesn't support both 2.4ghz and 5ghz wifi. Is there a modem Orcon can supply that does?

FireEngine

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#1252153 6-Mar-2015 10:21

Yes it is an NF4V but Orcon uses custom firmware.

No Orcon does not currently supply a 5GHz-capable modem except on Gigatown Plans.

Regards FireEngine

ettexor

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#1252187 6-Mar-2015 11:06

ok thanks for your reply

I doubt there will be any real-world speed difference when connected with the 5ghz range anyway but it would have been nice to have this capability

ettexor

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#1252311 6-Mar-2015 14:45

There is however a large speed improvement over WAN connected devices when using the 5ghz range, so hopefully a 5ghz capable router is made available at some point...

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#1252395 6-Mar-2015 17:57

Netcomm have the NF8AC which is 5Ghz AC capable and probably one of the best all round routers at present for the price. There is a voice version of this due out in the very near future which I'd expect Orcon to be interested in.

ArtanisNZ

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#1267095 24-Mar-2015 19:32

For my gigatown connection orcon sent me a Fritz!Box 7490 with AC+N :P