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'Wave 2 Routers
24-08-2015 4:33 PM
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Hopefully I will be joining PlusNet Fibre tomorrow, 25thpm. Just some advice please .
Because the PlusNet supplied router only comes with 2.4Ghz wifi and upto 100Mbits/s WAN, I am seriously thinking of a new router. My present router is a TP-Link TD-W9980 and is working great on ADSL connection, averaging 11-13Mbits/s download, and wifi not too bad on the 2.4Ghz band. The main reason for a change is I want a faster coverage speed on wifi and better coverage. At present I am using Devolo Homeplugs, (these are dLan 200 AVplus and I am in the process of changing them to faster ones. One on Linux Satellite STB, one on Humax Receiver and a third on a laptop, next to my 'chair' and of course one upstairs onto the router. I was thinking of the TP-Link Archer D9 or similar, serious answers please.
My second question is who knows about 'Wave 2 Routers'
Re: 'Wave 2 Routers
24-08-2015 4:50 PM
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The Plusnet supplied router gets very poor reviews so I would take the Openreach modem that you will get with the install, take the supplied Plusnet router, but use your TP-Link. Keeping the supplied PN router is useful for troubleshooting purposes if required.
I am assuming the TP Link can also be used with a WAN port (but I am not sure), meaning that you can either run the TP-link on its own (no Openreach modem), or use it with the Openreach modem.
I guess it is a personal choice but I run the HG612 openreach modem to gain access to very comprehensive line stats.
Either way, you keep the good wi-fi coverage of your TP-Link, and you don't need to spend any money
Re: 'Wave 2 Routers
24-08-2015 6:40 PM
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Thank you again
Re: 'Wave 2 Routers
25-08-2015 3:54 PM
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Re: 'Wave 2 Routers
25-08-2015 4:47 PM
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That 10Mbps may have been prior to the speed profile being updated (was that about your download speed on your previous product?). If that is the case (and I'm not saying for sure it is), it probably isn't anything to do with the PN supplied router. Having said that, top performance with the TP-Link. If you are very close to the cabinet (which it sounds like you are), if you can see attainable rates in any of your stats, it will let you see how much headroom you have in regards SNRM etc.
Was it an ECI or Huawei Openreach modem you got? If a Huawei, it can be *very easily* unlocked and you can gain access to a lot of line stat information.
Re: 'Wave 2 Routers
25-08-2015 5:56 PM
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I'll check back with what has been supplied and give the BT and PN another go, although why try and fix it if it isn't broke???
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25-08-2015 6:45 PM
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TP Link also seem to roll out firmware fixes pretty quickly to.
I wouldn't even bother trying the Openreach modem & PlusNet router, you will be disappointed compared to the TD W9980
Re: 'Wave 2 Routers
25-08-2015 7:01 PM
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btw, jafreer, all I can see on the base of the Openreach Modem is ECI Telecom Ltd. Description NGA ECI-CPE-Modems Type 1B. Model B-Focus V-2FUb/r Rev.B
I'll surf that and see what it is exactly. Of course, (Made in China).
Re: 'Wave 2 Routers
25-08-2015 7:12 PM
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Quote from: ampdef I'll check back with what has been supplied and give the BT and PN another go, although why try and fix it if it isn't broke???
I wouldn't bother connecting it all up again, but definitely worth hanging onto as a spare.
The ECI modem can't easily be unlocked, but you do get some line stats from the TP-Link. To be honest, the extended line stats are only useful when trying to diagnose problems etc. They aren't required for everyday use. If it was me I would probably just use the TP-Link without the Openreach modem as it seems a reliable setup. I did look closely at the W9980 and if I decide on an upgrade, it's probably the one I would opt for.
Re: 'Wave 2 Routers
25-08-2015 7:39 PM
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