Best Wifi Router Modem for FTTN NBN

Lletmesingh on 20/09/2017 - 12:28
Last edited 20/09/2017 - 12:31

I recently got connected to AussieBroadband NBN. Thanks to OzBargain for double data and month free deal.

I bought Netcomm NF17ACV NBN Ready AC1600 thinking that its top end product in AussieBB Catalogue and must be good.

I'm highly disappointed in Wifi Speeds and Range. 2.4g won't give u speed you want but range. and 5ghz doesn't reach the bedroom.

I have D-Link DSL 2890AL on my other(uniti) internet connection. Although its cheaper and older router/modem it reaches all around the house and gives same speed. shame it does not work on NBN

Can someone please suggest a good modem/router with great wifi speed that serves FTTN/NBN.

Thanks

Edit. I live in a 400sqm solid brick house. If that matters

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Comments

  • Nugs on 20/09/2017 - 12:35

    "I live in a 400sqm solid brick house. If that matters"

    also known as a hotel?

    • letmesingh on 20/09/2017 - 12:43

      So Funny, hahaha so funny hahaha

      • scrimshaw on 20/09/2017 - 12:53
        +2

        You could consider Ubiquiti Unifi AP's. Keeping your existing Netcomm NF17ACV as a modem, but using Unifi to extend the reach of your wireless network.

        https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/10/review-ubiquiti-unif…

        Do note Access Points are not routers, so don't toss out your Netcomm just yet, as your AP's need to be connected to it.

        2.4g won't give u speed you want but range. and 5ghz doesn't reach the bedroom.

        Low frequency EM radiation is highly penetrating as the photons do not have enough energy to be absorbed by atomic transitions, molecular resonances and so on. At higher frequencies / shorter wavelengths, some of these modes of interaction become possible (at frequencies that depend on the material).

        In basic english: 5ghz wifi can't penetrate walls very well. This applies to every router and device. Even my $235 dollar ASUS RT-AC68U has lousy 5ghz wifi range.

        • letmesingh on 20/09/2017 - 13:16

          Damn Sir, thats too much information for me. lol

          Netcomm NF17ACV does have crappy wifi though.

          Thanks

        • scrimshaw on 20/09/2017 - 13:19
          +1

          @letmesingh:

          You just need another access point to solve all your Wifi range problems.

          Powerline is an alternative if you are worried about things like interference and latency issues.

          I live in a double brick two storey house, and my setup involves:

          First floor - ASUS Router only
          Stairway to second floor - Xiaomi Range Extender (real life speed is 30mbps only)
          My office where I mostly work — TP Link Powerline adapter (real life speed tested at 300-400mbps)

          There are two types of powerline adapters. One is wired only, the second type is one that comes with Wifi access point.

        • Sunshines bright on 20/09/2017 - 20:01

          @letmesingh: scrimshaw is right! 2.5 goes through the walls much better than 5ghz. Does not matter what modem your using.

          Contact ABB tell them what is happening they will work on your modem for you to see if they can make things any better. I know I had to at one point and they were very helpful when my speeds dropped considerably. In the end I think it was congestion but after he changed some things in my modem now it is working even better then before the speed drop.

        • letmesingh on 21/09/2017 - 00:23

          @Sun n Moon: I did tried ringing them yesterday, go through after 48 minutes of wait, the tech blamed it on Wifi. I tried to explain that either wifi be shitty 24/7 or not at all. the slow speeds are only in on-peak times but he refused to acknowledge the on-peak congestion. I've been told that peak time congestion on AussieBB is almost next to none.

          I do feel that wifi range of netcomm is very weak compared to my current D-Link. so thinking for a better alternative.

        • ESEMCE on 21/09/2017 - 07:29

          @letmesingh:

          Easy way to check is to do speedtests wired (It's they way you should be doing them anyway)

        • Sunshines bright on 21/09/2017 - 20:19

          @letmesingh: as scubacoles said the best way to know if it is your Wifi or the internet it to run tests wired. I had to and we determined that it was the internet that was not up to speed not my wifi and they tweaked my modem for me so that it was a bit better. After that day I have not had any issues with my speed test. Not sure what was the problem that day but it was not my wifi and the tweaking only helped slightly on that day. But now it is better then ever.

  • dollarmenu on 20/09/2017 - 12:54
    +1

    Netgear D7000 Nighthawk Dual-Band AC1900 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router - NBN Ready = $259 - you can price match at JB from $359
    ASUS DSL-AC68U Dual-Band Wireless AC1900 VDSL / ADSL2+ Modem Router - $278

    both are approved on whirlpool - I have Telstra nbn 100/40 fttn in an apartment in the cbd. I purchased the nighthawk after using Telstras second tier modem/router that had constant drop outs. 0 drop outs and maximum speeds have been achieved since

    more info here: http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/fttn_registered_modem_router

    • dcep on 20/09/2017 - 14:12

      are all apartment FTTB = FTTN ?

      • dollarmenu on 20/09/2017 - 14:15

        I think.. so.. I just did basic research for my situation but im pretty sure FTTB=FTTN.

        • ESEMCE on 20/09/2017 - 15:01
          +1

          Correct..

    • chumlee on 20/09/2017 - 15:04

      Thanks. Will check them out also

  • ESEMCE on 20/09/2017 - 13:13
    +1

    Keep both.. turn the old router into an AP and use some network cable or powerline ethernet to push your network to it at the other end of the house.

    Use the same SSID for all channels, but make sure each device is transmitting on different and clear (or less noisy) channels.

  • pyramid on 20/09/2017 - 13:22

    TP-LINK Archer VR900? I got this recommendation from whirlpool.

  • Archi on 20/09/2017 - 13:57

    netgear R8000 nighthawk

  • letmesingh on 21/09/2017 - 23:24

    Thanks Everyone, I bought Netgear Nighthawk D7000 and man theres a dramatic change. Speeds are triple than netcomm.

  • salrock on 26/09/2017 - 21:29

    Had you enabled Xpress Technology from Wireless>>Advanced settings you could have experienced difference in range and speed also netcomm modem channel is set to auto .. change it to a channel that is best in your surroundings . This solution along with 10 dollar Xiamoi extender would have worked for you and saved you bucks

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