VDSL router(s)

hereticangel said:
on the mweb firmware you can use any isp , i am using it atm.

Remember its illegal in s.a to lock to devices to a network anymore.
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Hmm, I read somewhere it was locked to Mweb?

So what is the big deal with these FON routers then which Mweb are giving out to their clients? I think it still technically belongs to Mweb and not you? Although what else?
 
PsyCLown said:
Hmm, I read somewhere it was locked to Mweb?

So what is the big deal with these FON routers then which Mweb are giving out to their clients? I think it still technically belongs to Mweb and not you? Although what else?
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I think what you're thinking of is that it broadcasts 2 wifi networks, FON and your network name, and you can't turn off the FON network without flashing the non-isp firmware
 
Segg said:
I think what you're thinking of is that it broadcasts 2 wifi networks, FON and your network name, and you can't turn off the FON network without flashing the non-isp firmware
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Oh, is that the only silly thing about the Mweb FON router then?
Otherwise it is a pretty decent router?
 
PsyCLown said:
Oh, is that the only silly thing about the Mweb FON router then?
Otherwise it is a pretty decent router?
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AFAIK, I've never used one at home but a couple of friends have them
 
PsyCLown said:
Oh, is that the only silly thing about the Mweb FON router then?
Otherwise it is a pretty decent router?
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yea its a good router just annoying that it gives out the FON wifi that if your in a flat anyone else can join on your wifi and use your bandwidth if they have a mweb account
 
Sabrezn said:
Hey Guys, I am also looking to purchase a VDSL wifi router for home. I am upgrading to VDSL from next month and I currently am using the Netgear N300 DGN2200, any suggestions as to what VDSL router to purchase. I have heard bad things about telcoms pace router, looked at the Netgear options, but according to this thread a no no.
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I believe Telkom will introduce a new VDSL modem (replacing the Pace) in a few months (subject to testing), with Gig on all ports, 802.11ac, and many other features. It is intended to be future-proof for at least the next 2 years.

So unless you need a VDSL modem right now, I would hold off a bit.
 
I am getting 40 mb vdsl end of Sept, any idea what type of router telkom is testing?
 
You can get a VDSL router with full gigabit and 802.11ac already.
Don't have to wait for Telkom.

Zyxel, Asus and Billion have IIRC. :)
 
Fcon_Vpro said:
I know a lot of people have said the Pace is crap, but I have found it very stable and my wireless coverage has been decent considering its placement in my house.
The only downfall of it is the inability to change DNS settings. I just do it at a device level now.
If you are using it just as a modem it should work well for you.
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+1
 
@PsyCLown

Reviving this one. How did the billion router go? For the price it seems to be a good buy?

Anyone else have some feedback regarding the VDSL routers/modems?
 
Still waiting, Tarsus have delays with their stock.
I should be receiving it (fingers crossed) on the 7th. Soo eager to get my line upgraded to a 20mbit VDSL line!

I will post feedback as soon as I receive my Billion VDSL router.
 
I have a TP-Link 9980 which I can confirm does not work on VDSL.

On ADSL it worked 100%, switching to VDSL it syncs perfectly but will not authenticate with the ISP (tried three different ISPs). Will however work in bridge mode authenticating with a windows PC.
 
atunguyd said:
I have a TP-Link 9980 which I can confirm does not work on VDSL.

On ADSL it worked 100%, switching to VDSL it syncs perfectly but will not authenticate with the ISP (tried three different ISPs). Will however work in bridge mode authenticating with a windows PC.
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Have you checked all those finnikey advanced DSL settings? or checked for a firmware update?
 
atunguyd said:
I have a TP-Link 9980 which I can confirm does not work on VDSL.

On ADSL it worked 100%, switching to VDSL it syncs perfectly but will not authenticate with the ISP (tried three different ISPs). Will however work in bridge mode authenticating with a windows PC.
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If the line sync's I do not see a reason as to why it would not authenticate.
I'd imagine some settings somewhere - I remember seeing a thread somewhere which had the settings needed for VDSL. I will try and dig it up.


EDIT:
VLAN must be enabled
802.1P must be 0
802.1Q must be 835
 
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atunguyd said:
I have a TP-Link 9980 which I can confirm does not work on VDSL.

On ADSL it worked 100%, switching to VDSL it syncs perfectly but will not authenticate with the ISP (tried three different ISPs). Will however work in bridge mode authenticating with a windows PC.
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Where did you buy it bud. I'm looking for the exact model. Can't find it anywhere in Sa. If you selling, let me know
 
PsyCLown said:
If the line sync's I do not see a reason as to why it would not authenticate.
I'd imagine some settings somewhere - I remember seeing a thread somewhere which had the settings needed for VDSL. I will try and dig it up.


EDIT:
VLAN must be enabled
802.1P must be 0
802.1Q must be 835
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The TP-Link does not have an option to set 802.1P or 802.1Q (See emulator )- also if VLAN is enabled it asks for a VLAN ID - any idea what this would be?

What is interesting to note is that it authenticated in bridged mode just fine when I used my PC but when I used an existing TP-Link router (TL-WR941ND) connected to the 9980 in bridge mode it also never authenticates. This router was authenticating just fine when I was on ADSL (connected to a siemens speedstream 4200 in bridge mode)



VLAN must be enabled
802.1P must be 0
802.1Q must be 835[/QUOTE]

The TP-Link does not have an option to set 802.1P or 802.1Q - also if VLAN is enabled it asks for a VLAN ID - any idea what this would be?

What is interesting to note is that it authenticated in bridged mode just fine when I used my PC but when I used an existing TP-Link router (TL-WR941ND) connected to the 9980 in bridge mode it also never authenticates. This router was authenticating just fine when I was on ADSL (connected to a siemens speedstream 4200 in bridge mode)
 
atunguyd said:
The TP-Link does not have an option to set 802.1P or 802.1Q (See emulator )- also if VLAN is enabled it asks for a VLAN ID - any idea what this would be?

What is interesting to note is that it authenticated in bridged mode just fine when I used my PC but when I used an existing TP-Link router (TL-WR941ND) connected to the 9980 in bridge mode it also never authenticates. This router was authenticating just fine when I was on ADSL (connected to a siemens speedstream 4200 in bridge mode)
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If you goto Network -> WAN Settings

Select VDSL, enable VLAN ID and set that to 835
 
PsyCLown said:
If you goto Network -> WAN Settings

Select VDSL, enable VLAN ID and set that to 835
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Will try this tonight - if it works then I am going to be plenty happy and also plenty mad as I spent R1200 on a stupid pace modem yesterday!
 
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