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Posted: 8/26/2024 9:54:46 PM EDT
We finally got fiber in our area and signed up for 1gb service. The router we have currently have is a Calix 844E-1 that is about 6 years old and was using it for the broadband net we were getting at 25mb. The previous net provider gave it to us as part of the sign on deal 6 years ago. Calix has an extender that we put in my shop that is a steel structure 125 feet from my house to give me access in there. It's worked fairly well. Is there any router set ups out there that are similar that would work better with fiber? I'm tech dumb when it comes to this stuff.
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Posted: 8/26/2024 10:30:57 PM EDT
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I just faced a similar problem. We moved and I needed to set up wi fi in the new house. So I dusted off an old Asus RT-AC68P. Much to my surprise it is still supported. Firmware upgrade and I'm off to the races.
Then we needed to extend the wi fi throughout the house. Turns out this router will support mesh networking, and integrates with the newer RT-AC68U. I've now got a pair of -U and the original -P set up as a mesh. Full disclosure: sometimes the most distant router on the mesh loses connection. It always comes back which is acceptable for me, but if I was doing video conferences it would not be suitable. |
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Posted: 8/30/2024 11:49:57 PM EDT
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Who is your fiber provider?
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Posted: 8/31/2024 1:12:15 AM EDT
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We use an AmpiFi Mesh system that has been very solid.
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Posted: 8/31/2024 11:40:06 AM EDT
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I have that same calix "router".
keep in mind that is your ONT - The box your fiber comes into, it also happens to have a router built in. You'll need to make sure the internet provider can/will turn the router in the Calix box off (bridge mode). That's how I'm set up. All my box does is convert fiber to RJ45. From there it runs into a unfi DMP that is "my network". |
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Posted: 9/3/2024 3:32:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By right_rudder: I have that same calix "router". keep in mind that is your ONT - The box your fiber comes into, it also happens to have a router built in. You'll need to make sure the internet provider can/will turn the router in the Calix box off (bridge mode). That's how I'm set up. All my box does is convert fiber to RJ45. From there it runs into a unfi DMP that is "my network". The 844E he has is just a router, it doesn't have an ONT built in. It's the 844G that does both functions. |
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