I want to replace the BT Fibre Modem - Any Suggestions?
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15-05-2013 5:27 PM
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I'm a bit of a geek and want to get the best out of the connection - our BT Modem keeps dropping and as I have a decent router (Asus RT-N56U) I want to complete the package by installing a good 3rd party modem.
Any suggestions?
I'm on the Fibre Unlimited package btw.
Cheers!
Tom
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15-05-2013 6:11 PM
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Re: I want to replace the BT Fibre Modem - Any Suggestions?
15-05-2013 6:15 PM
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You could buy an unlocked modem and monitor the connection to try to find out why it's dropping (you can unlock your own modem - at least if it's the Huawei HG612 - but I can't advise that because it is BT Openreach property). Most third-party VDSL2 devices currently are high-end combined modem-routers and rather expensive (and don't necessarily match the sync speed achieved with the BT modem which is supposed to be 'matched' to the cabinet chipset).
I currently use a Fritz!Box 7390 because of its additional features but you'd be lucky to find one for less than £200, I keep the BT modem just in case I need to reconnect it if there's ever a problem with the line.
[Edit] Beaten to the post!!
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Re: I want to replace the BT Fibre Modem - Any Suggestions?
15-05-2013 7:30 PM
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15-05-2013 9:01 PM
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15-05-2013 9:15 PM
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The 7390 has some reported issues with telephone call echo and problems with caller display (partly caused by the 'special cable' used to connect both telephone and DSL to the router), I'd check whether these issues have been reported on this newer model if I was thinking of getting one.
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15-05-2013 9:24 PM
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15-05-2013 9:47 PM
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Slightly less off-topic, the Fritz! can connect either direct to the VDSL2 (or ADSL) line or via ethernet WAN to the BT modem (also able to use a 3G stick as emergency back-up).
VDSL peformance on the 7390 is a few Mbit/s down on the BT modem (but not enough to make any real difference except in speedtests), Both models lack 'Vectoring' capability on the VDSL side, not sure if/when this will matter (or if it can be fixed with firmware), the upcoming (but likely to be very expensive) 7490 will have Vectoring, wifi 'AC' and USB3 ports.
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Re: I want to replace the BT Fibre Modem - Any Suggestions?
16-05-2013 6:45 PM
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Quote from: Anotherone But better advice
Was your post really necessary or relevant? talk about kissing someone's A..., well I think you get the picture.
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17-05-2013 7:49 AM
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17-05-2013 4:34 PM
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Well I suppose every forums got to have one and It looks like I've found Anotherone.
adie:quote
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17-05-2013 4:59 PM
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17-05-2013 5:11 PM
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adie:quote
Re: I want to replace the BT Fibre Modem - Any Suggestions?
18-05-2013 10:07 AM
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Thank you kindly for the replies.
I note all of the information presented in the thread, however I am still looking specifically for a 3rd party Modem to use in place of this BT one. I draw your attention to the fact that I have a separate Router (the ASUS RT-N56U) that I would like to keep using as its very fast, has a nice GUI and looks 'shiny shiny'.
Despite this, if there really are no alternative 3rd party modems that can be used then which Modem/Router all-in-one box do people recommend instead of my current setup? Specifically, I am after speed of networking (I would like to use it as a Gigabit switch also), accessible interface, USB 3 (in case I want to install more networked HDDs etc.) and stability.
Thanks again for posts and look forward to hearing from you!
Tom
Re: I want to replace the BT Fibre Modem - Any Suggestions?
18-05-2013 10:43 AM
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In my opinion the real problem is that there are simply not the units out there with sufficient computing capacity.
An all in one box has to handle the VDSL signal and in future also de-scrambling the cross-talk vectoring correction.
It also has to handle the NATs, the gigabyte Switch, the DCHP aspects, the users GUI/webserver interface, telnet whatever.
OK the wireless will be done by a separate chip.
(Personally I'm not in favour of USB facility add-on's...its just yet more load on the unit)
We are going to need a step change in computer power in the unit (and of the chips inside) to do all of this - particularly if you are close to the cabinet and so receiving a full 70+Mbps service where the unit really does have to 'work hard'.
Snag is, it's all getting more complicated.......you start to need to look at heat generated and the possibility of cooling fans, and before long you have got a full sized mini-computer plus OS attached to your NTE5: with the much higher costs to the consumer.
It is noticeable that BT's latest home hub just released does not include a VDSL modem - so BT are clearly thinking of 'separates' being the mode of operation for a while yet.
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