Hi guys,
Decided to go with Aussie. Will be signing up tomorrow, however unsure as to whether I should pay for their modem/router or opt to buy my own.
What are your thoughts?
Read somewhere here that you only require a router as when they set up NBN in your home, there is already a a modem. Is this correct?
Thank you guys
As said above it depends.
We have HFC and we have the mesh router we use plugged direst to the NBN supplied NTD
I have FTTN and originally used their supplied modem/router. After constant issues with drop-outs requiring rebooting the modem/router almost daily I purchased a D-Link modem/router and no issues since. YMMV
https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/help-centre/nbn/modems/by…
Hi guys, sorry I didn't mention. I have HFC
If you've got HFC, then the NBN guys will come to your house to set up the connection and supply you with a modem. All you need is just a router. I went through the same thing Aussie Broadband ( still with them since 2017, quite happy with their service and speeds). After the NBN guy is done with their modem set up, you just have to follow the instructions from Aussie, to set up the router.
I'd probably call Aussie broadband to get some help to walk you through the set up. Back in 2017, they were VERY patient and helpful while I set up the router. Mine was a TP Link AC1350 Dual band. Dont know the exact model, but it only cost me $75 at the time and works a treat to this day. I think the one from AB is going to cost you $150 approx.
You don't need an expensive Router at all, since the speed you get is limited to what the modem throws out anyway. good luck with your decision
Awesome reply. Thanks :)
Not the best advice, I've got HFC 50/20 just for some background info, and there is no-way that a TP-Link AC1350 would be able to handle my setup.
I've got a TP-Link AC2600, you need to consider how many devices are connected and what they could be doing, I have about 15 devices always connected and maybe 10-15 when needed.
Run a plex server and have a few streaming Netflix and gaming as well, that CPU on the router is going to be maxed out handling all that traffic.
To give context, I'm on HFC 25/5 and a household of 4 adults with a few laptops,an Xbox, at least 6 phones along with Netflix streaming, all connected after work hours.
Your "Not the best advice", implying that the AC1350 router is not enough, may be true in YOUR set up situation where it seems like you're running point for ASIO or NASA. But, for an average household that tries to get by on average needs like emailing, web browsing, remote access for work, light gaming and streaming video content - I'd say my advice stands. The OP doesn't have to blow the budget with a more expensive router if he/ she doesn't have to.
But you ARE right about the OP having to consider the number of devices he/she'll have connected and how the internet connection is going to be used.
You may have an IT background OR know a lot about IT, but you probably need to consider how you go about giving your advice. There IS a polite way of doing it.
I use Google Wi-Fi with FFTC and it has been working amazingly well.
I have the Telstra gateway max (maybe 2 or 1 cant remember) I bought off ebay for $20. When churned to ABB from My Republic, had to ring up support for them to adjust something for it to connect.
I'm on FTTN
Depends what type of NBN gets installed.