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Thread ID: 134501	2013-07-08 07:09:00	Telecom now doing VDSL2!	Agent_24 (57)	PC World Chat

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
1348294	2013-07-12 00:31:00	I have a Pace V5542 which is Gigabit LAN & does VDSL, so might just use that, the only probably with these routers is their DNS...You cant ping internal NetBIOS names as it just returns its owwn address..... Threads on it here www.geekzone.co.nz	SolMiester (139)
1348295	2013-07-12 00:40:00	If the cabling to the DSL Jack is not suitable it'll be replaced and the jackpoint will be changed to an RJ45 outlet (I think). Looks like it. The cable that came with the router is RJ45 - RJ11.	Agent_24 (57)
1348296	2013-07-12 01:07:00	I'm going to do it, and see what the Chorus guy who comes out says about the master splitter situation (pressf1.pcworld.co.nz)! I never did get it installed... :xmouth: Muwahaha...	wratterus (105)
1348297	2013-07-12 01:52:00	I'm going to do it, and see what the Chorus guy who comes out says about the master splitter situation (pressf1.pcworld.co.nz)! I never did get it installed... :xmouth: Muwahaha... Hope you've got a good vacuum cleaner for after the technician tears all his hair out :lol:	Agent_24 (57)
1348298	2013-07-12 01:54:00	Hell yeah, free install, may as well! :)	Chilling_Silence (9)
1348299	2013-07-12 06:04:00	So when the "free" router turns out to be rubbish what should I replace it with? I've downloaded beta firmware for my Asus that should let it function in "dual WAN" mode - Asus speak for changing one of the LAN ports into a WAN port. That should let me use my existing router for everything except the VDSL connection so I just need a basic dependable modem. Also if I'm using another router for all the heavy lifting does that affect the reliability of the freebie ?	dugimodo (138)
1348300	2013-07-12 06:29:00	The Tech first checks you are on a VDSL capable port and if not does a port change at the cabinet/exchange. Then he comes to the house and checks the wiring. In most cases a filter will need to be installed because previous master filters are not VDSL compatible and plug in filters are a definate no go for VDSL. If the cabling to the DSL Jack is not suitable it'll be replaced and the jackpoint will be changed to an RJ45 outlet (I think). Cat5 cable is specified for VDSL I believe. He also has to do a couple tests to confirm it's all working, and probably sets up the router for you. I looked into all this after I ordered mine :) - due about the 15th I think. I also researched my cable distance and loss (660M, 7dB) but that's not something most of you can easily do. I'm mildly optimistic that mine should work ok. Turns out VDSL doesn't work well past 900M or so I've heard. The E-mail states if it doesn't meet at least 15M down / 5M up you can revert back to ADSL2+ with no early termination fee. Considering I get 16M down now I expect it to work. It just happens I work for the same company that'll be installing mine so I can keep an eye on the process :) Hey Dugi, any idea of the quality for VDSL on the below existing stats? 5108	SolMiester (139)
1348301	2013-07-12 12:51:00	I'd suggest 40mbps+ on the 8b profile. Try the DrayTek DV2760	Chilling_Silence (9)
1348302	2013-07-13 05:55:00	It'd be a guess but that's pretty good stats so VDSL should be able to speed things up a bit. I'd defer to Chill as I've not actually had much involvement with what speeds we are seeing in the real world. The guys did say to me they have trouble even syncing past 900M though. I'm not getting the speed I should be on my ADSL2+ I don't think so I'm dubious about VDSL for me. I plugged the new Router in and it synced at 11 Mbps on the existing ADLS2+ compared to 13Mbps with my Asus (which is rock solid) but that concerns me because last time I checked it was 16Mbps, I've lost 3Mbps somewhere! Still at <700M I theoretically should be in for reasonable speeds.	dugimodo (138)
1348303	2013-07-13 08:18:00	Fritzbox 3790 or 3740 are both decent VDSL routers, these are what Snap supply.	Alex B (15479)
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