Reply With QuoteI was always under the impression that Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) would work through any modem. I've used it over dial-up (very laggy), and ADSL (quite good). So under the NBN it should be great.
Wizard
SubscriberAs per the title, I am looking for a Wifi modem router that supports voip.
I am about to change my ISP and when I do I will then have two locked modem paper weights, enough. What I now want is a modem that I can just keep and if I wish to change ISPs in the future all it takes is a little re-configuration.
This will be working on the NBN (no bloody network) over FTTN and I will be looking at 50/20 as I am less than 400m from the node. I have had a poke around Whirlpool forums and those people just get too geeky in their discussions for me to follow. And I don't want to spend a lot of money, I'm on a budget (about $150). I'm still trying to talk SWMBO out of the landline but she is being a little insistent on having it.
So far I am considering the following:
1. TP-Link AC1200, not sure it supports voip so maybe the VR600.
2. Netgear nighthawk AC1900 R7000 (probably out of budget).
3. D-Link AC1900
If anyone has experience with any of the above good or bad I'd like to hear it. Or if you have a particular beast you are familiar with then by all means pop that in as well.
As for ISP or RSP or whatever they are called this week, I've narrowed that down to Aussie Broadband and Superloop so if you have some insight into these happy to hear it.
TIA
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Wizard
SubscriberI was always under the impression that Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) would work through any modem. I've used it over dial-up (very laggy), and ADSL (quite good). So under the NBN it should be great.
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Swaggie
SubscriberThe biggest problem for me is that nearly all bogus calls from Microsoft Telstra nbn and others come via the landline as it is a fixed known number.
i only recently found out that I can receive text to voice on it which sort of bemused me.
regards PhilipA
I too am constantly tempted to just pull the plug.
We dumped our land-line when we got NBN and now just use mobiles. Can't imagine why we would ever need a land-line again. And no more 6pm calls begging for money. Just get the modem provided by your NBN provider and I can't imagine any problems. Get a smart TV with Wi-Fi to the NBN router and you're laughing.
OldBushie
A land what?
VoIP is just another expense. Why have a cabled number when it will shut down if you lose power etc.
We all have big data mobile plans now, don’t we?
Are you looking for a Modem/Router or a Modem and use an existing router?
I have a modem and then a mesh network in the house and a switch to link up all the cables connections - eg the wiring to the workshop network.
Wizard
SubscriberWell I've talked SWMBO out of the landline, so that has fixed that problem.Originally Posted by Tombie
A land what?
VoIP is just another expense. Why have a cabled number when it will shut down if you lose power etc.
We all have big data mobile plans now, don’t we?
Are you looking for a Modem/Router or a Modem and use an existing router?
I have a modem and then a mesh network in the house and a switch to link up all the cables connections - eg the wiring to the workshop network.
Still require a modem router. Have computer and smart TV cabled to router but want to also run cable to the Xbox which is currently on wifi. Wifi will cover 2 phone, 2 tablets and a laptop, not all at once.
There is no eraser on the pencil of life.
Now - Not a Land Rover (2018 Dmax)
Was - 2008 D3 SE 4.0l V6
Was - 2000 D2 TD5 with much fruit.
Ray
Master
I think you just need a (WIFI) router, not a modem router combined.
NBN was just installed at my place last month via HFC (Hybrid Fibre Cable). Where the cable comes into the room, I now have a small (black) NBN modem box. This box connects with a normal network cable to ANY WIFI router's WAN port. With ANY I mean, it will connect to the one you use today.
I did get a TPG wifi router with my setup but I am going back to my old WIFI router, as I don't have a home phone I don't need the TPG router plus it has some restrictions which my old router didn't have.
I would think you already have a WIFI (modem) router anyway and I would suggest you just keep the one you have. It saves you having to move all your devices to a new WIFI network. And the new NBN box will just plug into the back of your existing router. And you stay $150 under budget as well
As for why I don't want to use the TPG router, I may be a bit anal about this but I like to give all devices on my network a specific IP address and group them so I know exactly who and which device is causing issues (or eating up bandwidth at the expense of others people in the house). The TPG modem does allow you to reserve IP addresses but I think the max is 32. With a bunch of lights, home automation, laptops, phones, TVs etc it is easy to go over 32 devices.
Hope that helps.
Ron
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OldBushie
Indus. He has FTTN. Will still need either an ISP or self provided modem in that application.
Master
I missed that. In which case he's more than welcome to have my TPG provided one as it will be redundant.
Ron
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Wizard
SubscriberI can only dream of a fibre connection. Unfortunately you may find that most of the ISP provided equipment is lock to them and they generally won't unlock it. That is why I was looking at getting one so I don't have that issue in the future. Thanks for the offer though.I think you just need a (WIFI) router, not a modem router combined.
NBN was just installed at my place last month via HFC (Hybrid Fibre Cable). Where the cable comes into the room, I now have a small (black) NBN modem box. This box connects with a normal network cable to ANY WIFI router's WAN port. With ANY I mean, it will connect to the one you use today.
I did get a TPG wifi router with my setup but I am going back to my old WIFI router, as I don't have a home phone I don't need the TPG router plus it has some restrictions which my old router didn't have.
I would think you already have a WIFI (modem) router anyway and I would suggest you just keep the one you have. It saves you having to move all your devices to a new WIFI network. And the new NBN box will just plug into the back of your existing router. And you stay $150 under budget as well
As for why I don't want to use the TPG router, I may be a bit anal about this but I like to give all devices on my network a specific IP address and group them so I know exactly who and which device is causing issues (or eating up bandwidth at the expense of others people in the house). The TPG modem does allow you to reserve IP addresses but I think the max is 32. With a bunch of lights, home automation, laptops, phones, TVs etc it is easy to go over 32 devices.
Hope that helps.
Ron
Yes, FTTN. Was loads of trouble to start with but seems to have stabilised over the last 12 months or so. Will be interesting when I change and double the speed (crosses fingers).
Finances are a little scratchie at the moment so this project is on hold for maybe a month (or two) but any relevant infor still appreciated.
Thanks
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Now - Not a Land Rover (2018 Dmax)
Was - 2008 D3 SE 4.0l V6
Was - 2000 D2 TD5 with much fruit.
Ray
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