I read the previous posts but didn't see this exactly.
We have FTTH and I'm using an ancient router.
I need a VDSL+ to plug in the phone.
Current TP Link is terrible even at line of site. Single story, modem in middle of a small home.
Best VDSL and coverage for the $.
FTTP doesn't use VDSL. Who provides the VoIP telephone service? Can you rely on mobile only?
The UNI-V ports are on the FTTP termination device (NTD)
if the ISP provides voice over a UNI-V port, all you have to do is plug in a POTS phone into one of those ports.
How to find it? Locate your NBN network termination device on your wall and remove the plastic cover.
You'll see this https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/NTD_cove…
Plug your phone into the port labelled UNI-V
If your ISP provides VoIP (voice over internet connection) then you will need what is called an analog telephone adapter (ATA). It looks like this and it allows you to connect a POTS phone to a remote VoIP server. In some cases, your ISP can send you a pre-provisioned ATA (maybe free, maybe paid), but you can buy your own from a computer store if you wish.
Do not that VOIP and voice services do not usually come free with your broadband plan, it is something you'll need to add-on to your nbn service.
By FTTH do you mean FTTN / FTTB? FTTP doesn’t need a VDSL modem. If former, find a Telstra Gateway second hand on Gumtree/eBay. They’re Broadcom chipset and go cheap. They’re hackable too.
The issues we're having are due to our old modem. I'd like a modem which can send to the entire small house. Right now, I'm 5-6m line of site (nothing in between) and the 2.4 is 2-3 bars. 5Ghz won't stay connected. ABB let us transfer our old number, but we need a modem w/vdsl2 to activate. Previously w/Internode.
A VDSL2 modem is for FTTN, FTTB and FTTC.
FTTP uses GPON with a fibre NTD.
Purchase a router w/ built-in VoIP or ask Aussie BB to sell you their ATA solution. How much do you want to spend?
Many of the VDSL modems you buy from computer stores are actually modem routers. They are a combination of two devices — a VDSL modem, and a Wi-Fi router, married together inside the same device.
If you are on FTTP, you do not need a VDSL modem — just buy a pure router. Contact ABB as they can also sell you a pre-provisioned device that makes it easier to setup.
Apologies— I wrote VDSL (out of habit) but meant VoIP. We have a cool older landline phone we're fond of and would like to have it working again. ABB doesn't support direct connect UNI-V. The ABB Netcomm offering has mediocre reviews— I want to trade-up, not down. Not fond of Google mesh.
Our current router, hooked to the NBN box is getting worse every day. 5Ghz drops off (not even showing as a network option in the list until restarting the router). 2.4Ghz low range at short, open distances.
I don't mind paying for something good, our average devices connected at any given time are only 3-5, so hoping for something less than $300.
Ta!
Would this be a decent choice?
AVM FRITZ!Box 7590 Dual Band Wireless AC1700 VoIP Modem Router
Have a work acquaintance that said it's very good. Wondering if it would be a better choice than the Netgear Nighthawk XR500 Pro router + ABB Grandstream HT812 VoIP Phone Adapter. The XR500 would be purchased used.
Thank you
I'm tossing up between the AVM FRITZ!Box 7590 and the TP-Link Archer VR2800.
Moving from HCF NBN to FTTB.
My Synology RT2600ac will work in bridge mode now.
Call your ISP and ask for their unit. Maybe they will throw it in for free if you have been a customer for a while! Job done!