Upgrade from basic Orcon modem

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#270122 24-Apr-2020 13:22

Hi Orcon team,

I have the basic Orcon modem NetComm Wireless NF4V.

Is it possible to pay a fee and upgrade my modem to one that's slightly gruntier - even supporting 5GHZ would be great.

Thank you, TehGerbil

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#2469328 24-Apr-2020 13:45

Hi, are you on VDSL (or ADSL) or Fibre, typically the wireless performance of most all in one routers is pretty so so, why not instead invest in a decent seperate WAP.

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#2470340 24-Apr-2020 14:24

Thanks Cyril7, I suspect you're right. My HG659 from, 5+ years ago requires frequent rebooting, and is running the latest firmware so just checking out all my options.

The Netcomm router is 2.4 only, but it does have a decent range. I am pissing around with a Vodafone "Ultra hub" to replace it (for free) but suspect forking out for a decent AP is well work the outlay.

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#2470342 24-Apr-2020 14:29

I use a non-ISP provided router on Orcon. You can do the same. Just keep the current one handy in case you need to do any troubleshooting during a fault.

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#2470353 24-Apr-2020 14:36

Hi, just confirming are you on VDSL/ADSL or Fibre

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#2470373 24-Apr-2020 15:02

hey Cyril, Fibre sorry mate missed that part.

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#2470427 24-Apr-2020 16:57

All good then we don't t need to explore vdsl chipset ability or lack of.

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#2470565 24-Apr-2020 21:00

I am on Orcon Gigantic Fibre. I have used an HG659 until recently when the LAN ports started failing.

I never bothered using the Orcon supplied router.

I am presently using a Vodafone Ultra Hub which works very well. Also noting that WiFi on 2.4GHz and 5GHz works all around my house.

I also tested a Spark Smart Modem today and found that to work well too.

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#2472769 28-Apr-2020 12:59

tehgerbil:

Hi Orcon team,

I have the basic Orcon modem NetComm Wireless NF4V.

Is it possible to pay a fee and upgrade my modem to one that's slightly gruntier - even supporting 5GHZ would be great.

Thank you, TehGerbil

Hi there,

Chuck me a PM with your account details and I'll have a look at what we can do if you're still keen!

Cheers,

Cam

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#2472807 28-Apr-2020 14:19

Gordy7:

I am presently using a Vodafone Ultra Hub which works very well. Also noting that WiFi on 2.4GHz and 5GHz works all around my house.

I have done a factory reset, and then have it running simultaneously with the HG659 (different SSID) and it's been perfectly fine and yes - the range is much better than my HG659.

Thank you.

Pinged Bameron!