Is my modem NBN Ready?

Rukiata on 21/09/2017 - 11:57
Last edited 21/09/2017 - 13:30

Hello we have a Modem a high spec one so im wondering if mine will work with NBN or will I need a new Modem?
I have a Router already that is NBN ready but im pretty sure i will need a modem.
So my Modem is ASUS DSL-AC68U Wireless-AC1900 will it work with NBN?
Update: I know about Modem now. I will have to buy a new one for HFC.

I have an ASUS RT-AC88U Wireless AC3100 Router that has to work with NBN HFC right?

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  • ESEMCE on 21/09/2017 - 12:15
    +1

    It'll be fine.. BUT if you're getting FttN/FttB you need to ensure it is set up correctly before NBN is connected.

    • Rukiata on 21/09/2017 - 12:16

      so i looked up it says it cant use HFC and we will be getting nbn HFC im confused on what to do now

      • ESEMCE on 21/09/2017 - 12:22
        +1

        NBN supply a HFC NTU (a basic cable modem) for HFC connections.
        You just need to supply a router.
        In your case connecting to the modem though the WAN port of the ASUS DSL-AC68U

        • Rukiata on 21/09/2017 - 13:02

          Are basic cable modem any good?

        • Rukiata on 21/09/2017 - 13:28

          I have an ASUS RT-AC88U Wireless AC3100 Router that has to work with NBN HFC right?

        • ESEMCE on 21/09/2017 - 13:39
          +1

          @shadowrukia:
          You don't get a choice.
          NBN supply the device that converts the signal sent over the Cable to your home into a data stream (they call it an NTD, to match the terminology used for FttP connections).
          You plug any router you want into that output.

        • ESEMCE on 21/09/2017 - 13:40
          +1

          @shadowrukia:
          Yes, just as the DSL-AC68U will work.

        • Rukiata on 21/09/2017 - 13:41

          @scubacoles:
          thank you for the help

        • Rukiata on 21/09/2017 - 18:18

          sorry another question is the nbn hfc modem free or do you have to tell them and pay?

        • ESEMCE on 22/09/2017 - 07:30

          @shadowrukia:
          Free with your NBN install..
          NBN will likely charge you a $300 new development fee if you do not already have a Foxtel lead-in cable to your home..

  • SDPwecjkln on 21/09/2017 - 12:15
    +1

    Yep. Make sure firmware is updated prior to connecting up otherwise you may block your port.

    • Rukiata on 21/09/2017 - 12:16

      so i looked up it says it cant use HFC and we will be getting nbn HFC im confused on what to do now

      • scrimshaw on 21/09/2017 - 12:22
        +1

        Don't panic. It's compatible with HFC. It won't directly connect via coaxial port — it needs to be connected to your HFC modem first via ethernet. It should have a WAN port on the back.

        • Rukiata on 21/09/2017 - 13:29

          I have an ASUS RT-AC88U Wireless AC3100 Router that has to work with NBN HFC right?

  • dollarmenu on 21/09/2017 - 12:59

    Just want to confirm the DSL version is a modem+router? So this should work on fttn./fttb without requiring user login if set up correctly

    • Rukiata on 21/09/2017 - 13:01

      yes

  • dcep on 21/09/2017 - 13:23
    +2

    FTTP / HFC = you only need router ; NBN will supply modem

    FTTN / FTTB = you need VDSL modem

    VDSL =/= ADSL

    • Rukiata on 21/09/2017 - 13:28

      Thanks. I have an ASUS RT-AC88U Wireless AC3100 Router that has to work with NBN HFC right?

      • dcep on 21/09/2017 - 13:35
        +1

        yes. it will.

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