If Using a Mesh Like Eero or Google Nest Wi-Fi, Does The Modem Itself Have to Be High Speed/Capacity?

y2k on 19/08/2022 - 21:03
Last edited 20/08/2022 - 06:19 by 1 other user

Given the mesh network does all the heavy lifting, does it matter for internet speed what kind of modem I use (assuming our apartment is FTTB and all units bring NBN in via copper line RJ45s)?

eg if I sign up for say a 50/20 plan, will internet speed for any device attached to the mesh be as fast if the mesh router is attached to a cheapie ISP freebie modem with no Gigabit / high level specs, as it would be on a higher specced modem?

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  flowaus on 19/08/2022 - 21:34

  +1

  Probably not for an apartment. If you're moving data between devices in the house, then that's another thing.

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  Twix on 19/08/2022 - 21:46

  There can be differences in VDSL2 modems sync speeds. Don't assume you have FTTB. Check here