Home FTTN Mesh Setup

KingJuf on 15/06/2021 - 13:42

Hey,

Just planning a new wireless setup for a home I will be moving into within next 6 months. It currently has FTTN and I know wireless coverage is quite poor within the house at the rear (single story).

Thinking to get a Deco X20-DSL plus an extra Deco X20 for the rear of house. Thoughts? Will I need to factor in ethernet backhaul?

Does anyone have any experience using the Deco X20-DSL for FTTN? Issues to look out for?

My other option would be to by a 2pack M9Plus or Deco X20 with another modem/router but considering the outlay for a decent stable FTTN modem I may as well just keep it all one product?

Look forward to hearing from you guys!

Internet Broadband nbn

Comments

  • Hybroid on 15/06/2021 - 13:50
    -2

    FTTN is irrelevant here, literally by definition, it's fibre to the node, not your home. So you need to confirm what the connection to your home actually is, most likely will be VDSL though may vary.

    Therefore, you'd be looking for a VDSL compatible modem and mesh system. Can be combined units or standalone setups each depending on preference and home arrangement.

    Not used Deco so can't comment but have used Ubiquiti UniFi and you really do get what you pay for. Fantastic units.

    • KingJuf on 15/06/2021 - 13:59
      +2

      Yes it is VDSL, I have not heard of FTTN being anything other than VDSL myself which is why I referred to it as FTTN.

      More considering the cost at the moment, if its going to cost me $200+ for a decent VDSL modem/router and I need a mesh setup for wireless will it be more cost effective to go with the X20-DSL plus an extra X20.

      Can you use either option with Ubiquiti mesh? or do you have to use ethernet backhaul?

    • Switchblade88 on 15/06/2021 - 17:12

      most likely will be VDSL though may vary

      If it's FTTN, then it's VDSL. It does not and will not vary. Ever.

      Any modem/router that is marked as FTTN compatible will work for WAN access as, by definition from NBNco, it has a VDSL modem…

      (This doesn't really address the OP's original query though)

  • netjock on 15/06/2021 - 14:07

    It currently has FTTN and I know wireless coverage is quite poor within the house at the rear (single story).

    Buy a long CAT cable and lay it to the back (under floor, in the ceiling) and put an access point there. Maybe even powerline adapter from modem to powerpoint at the back and enable an AP.

  • This Guy on 15/06/2021 - 19:04

    I went two Xaiomi AX9000 for my mesh. Over the AX6000 they have a better processor, a stupidly heavy heat sync and a third wireless band for mesh. I found the 5G range ridiculous, getting good signal though multiple walls and wardrobes full of clothes, where with other routers I had none.

    Cons:
    You would still need a modem, which it sounds like you already have.
    Everything is in Chinese, but they have an initial wifi network for setting up. Connect router to your active modem via etthernet, connect to router via wifi using chrome, use google translate in chrome (in right click menu).
    Mesh network requires a separate subnet from anything upstream.

    Pros:
    Mesh is easy to set up. Configure first router. Connect second router to first via cable. Wait for X LED to go green. Move to where you want it.
    Range is excellent for 5G.
    Cheap for quality.

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