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Forums › 2degrees (including Slingshot, Orcon, Flip, Stuff Fibre, MyRepublic, 2talk and Vocus) › Do I need a modem for Slingshot fiber?
Riden

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#288528 6-Jul-2021 21:17
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Hi, quick question as per title.

 

I want to replace the one they provided a few years ago with a TP-Link Archer AX50, which is only a router.

 

This is in an attempt to solve some wifi connectivity issues in parts of the house.

 

Thanks.

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  #2740192 6-Jul-2021 22:19
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Router only required. The ONT is effectively the modem part. NB: often people will still refer to the router as being a modem, as that's what they understand.




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  #2740753 7-Jul-2021 17:35
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coffeebaron: often people will still refer to the router as being a modem.

 

People, as in most ISPs it would seem.

 

If the move to the more applicable term of "router" could be used, that'd be a good thing. Modem functionality is becoming a thing of the past as more fibre connections are replacing DSL ones.

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  #2740784 7-Jul-2021 18:45
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Is a fibre ONT, aka the modem, a modulator/demodulator?



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  #2740791 7-Jul-2021 19:27
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tdgeek:

Is a fibre ONT, aka the modem, a modulator/demodulator?



Yes, it is in essence exactly that.

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  #2740814 7-Jul-2021 21:22
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coffeebaron: Router only required. The ONT is effectively the modem part. NB: often people will still refer to the router as being a modem, as that's what they understand.

 

Alright, thought so but needed to check.

 

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