Good Router/Modem for TPG FTTB

bion83 on 27/06/2017 - 11:09

TPG is switching me over from ADSL2+ to their FTTB.

I'm getting new modem from them which I assume will be pretty average so what are better alternatives?

The main selling points for me is internet speed and WIFI strength.

Comments

bobbified on 27/06/2017 - 11:18

+1

I've just got FTTB through TPG and use their provided modem (in bridge mode) along with a Xiaomi Mi Router 3 (http://www.gearbest.com/wireless-routers/pp_346394.html) as the wireless router - my setup works perfectly.

If you're not using it for high-speed gaming, then the TPG supplied modem/router (Huawei HG659) is more than enough. It's got both 2.4Ghz and 5GHz bands.
- TenaciousTom on 27/06/2017 - 12:15
  
  +1
  
  This is good advice. Use the provided modem for modem purposes, and purchase a ROUTER specifically for faster WiFi if the provided one isn't good enough.
  
  Edit: Sounds like the provided one is fine for max WiFi speeds.
svmick on 27/06/2017 - 12:12

+1

I just have the original setup TPG FTTB Huawei HG659. It works awesome. Download & upload speeds are stable at 94 Mb/s& 38 Mb/s using 5GHz band even at peak hours. A drastic improvement from my original NBN setup with throttled speed.
bion83 on 27/06/2017 - 13:37

thanks all I'll their modem a shot and see