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Davidhere's avatar
Davidhere
Aspirant
Jan 19, 2022

Nighthawk X8 and fibre to the curb

Hi all (I posted this in the main forum too)

3 years ago I purchased a Netgear Nighthawk X8...an expensive purchase but it worked great. Recently we moved house and our broadband coonection changed from Fibre To The Node to Fibre To The Curb....my ISP sent me a new modem which has a WAN port for the internet, and it works well.

I have tried hooking up my X8 to the broadband box (using the Internet port on the back, there is no WAN port) and could not get a  signal. Is there a way around this and is it worth doing? 

My ISP sent me a TP-Link VX420-G2V modem (which seems pretty basic)...is the X8 superior and better to use?

Thank you for your help!

4 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 20, 2022

    the TP-Link VX420-G2V is the modem thats connected to the fibre? Or what ont/gateway is it you have? 

    • Davidhere's avatar
      Davidhere
      Aspirant
      Jan 20, 2022

      The TP-Link VX420-G2V modem is connected to a NBN FTTC Network Connection Box.

      cheers,

      David.

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jan 21, 2022

        You should be able to connect to the fibre ONT to get it working. Without knowing more abou it its tough to say 100% through. 

        You can always connect the netgear to the tp-link and put the netgear in access point mode. that'd let you test the speed/reliability of both devices and see which works better for you