Hi, I have a HG659 modem for my HFC connection. Not sure why but the Wi-Fi randomly stops working and the signal is quite weak too. I have complained to the ISP, but the issues still persist.
I am thinking of buying a modem to replace the Huawei modem. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
The HG 659 is NOT a modem, ISP's are stupid…
Get a router ONLY and plug it into the real modem (black box).
The nbn modem?
Yes, the NBN box (black box) IS A modem, the HG 659 is NOT a modem, its an "Access-Point" technically, but ISP's refer to it as a modem, they call everything a modem.
Using "tp-link archer vr900 ac1900". and having no issues. working as expected and wifi signal is also good.
Can you install "other" modems on a HFC NBN connection? I was under the impression that the ISP's modified the modems they send out with their own software.
Are these "alternative" modems able to handle the HFC landline phone connection as well, or do I need to keep the TPG supplied modem to maintain my TPG landline (VOIP) phone?
I had thought about selling my old TPG ADSL modems, but I thought they were jimmied only to run TPG services. Not worth it anyway as ADSL is almost gone now. Probably need to send to the e-waste place now for recycling.
Stop calling the TPG supplied device a modem, its NOT a modem, its an access-point.
If you don't need a landline connection, you can configure any router and substitute the device.
Thanks, but for the time being I wish to keep my landline/voip connection. I guess that means I'm tied to the TPG Router. (Says Media Router on the packaging!)
Oh, they must have changed the packaging recently, I've only had TPG HFC for 4 weeks and my packaging says "TP-Link modem".
You can keep the VOIP and use your own router in a non-standard bridge-setup (extender) but it takes a bit of know-how to get it set. The TPG Media Router handles the routing and IP's and the BYO router handles the WIFI coverage.
Since you have HFC, all you need is a router and not a modem and with that you can flash WRT or some other firmware on it. So I'd go with a Netgear R7000, you can get them used for cheap, or the Asus AC68U.