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dmc1504
Nov 10, 2018Aspirant
NBN connection
Other posts do not answer my so apologies for another post on this issue.
I recently connected to the NBN using the modem/routed supplied by my ISP, but I find it does not have the range or the fe...
- Nov 11, 2018
dmc1504 wrote:
The Netgear modem/router says it is NBN ready on the box...Yes, but which NBN does it support? Perhaps not FTTN.
What is an NBN network and is my NETGEAR DSL modem router compatible?
michaelkenward
Nov 11, 2018Guru - Experienced User
dmc1504 wrote:
The Netgear modem/router says it is NBN ready on the box...
Yes, but which NBN does it support? Perhaps not FTTN.
What is an NBN network and is my NETGEAR DSL modem router compatible?
- dmc1504Nov 13, 2018Aspirant
michaelkenward wrote:
The Netgear modem/router says it is NBN ready on the box...
Yes, but which NBN does it support? Perhaps not FTTN.
Thank you Michael, you are correct. It is misleading in that case, as it does not say anywhere on the box about working with FTTP, but not FTTN.
- michaelkenwardNov 13, 2018Guru - Experienced User
You may still be able to use the "redundant" D6000.
There is a manual at the end of this link:
>>>>> D3600 | Product | Support | NETGEAR <<<<<
See the section Set Up Your Modem Router for Cable or Fiber Service.
Be warned though, that the WAN speed is stuck at 100BASE-TX. This may be slower than your new internet service. Most modern kit is at least 1000BASE-TX.