[LINK] NBN domestic installations

[Andy Farkas]

On 03/03/2016 16:26, Paul Brooks wrote:
> On 3/03/2016 4:56 PM, David Lochrin wrote:
>> But back to domestic _FTTN_ installations...
>>
>> Does anyone know whether some form of network termination device is installed?
> NBNCo do not install any form of NTD or CPE. Ideally your ISP will supply a suitable
> VDSL2 modem/router, or you will need to procure one yourself.

Yes, let's pass on the cost to the consumer.... thanks malcs

(FTTH: you plug your existing router straight into the supplied NTU)

> It does need to be one of the models tested and approved by NBNCo to have all the
> VDSL2 functions and options required - some VDSL2-capable modems on the market do not.
> Perhaps ask your ISP for a list. They might need to ask NBNCo for the list.

nbn(tm) will *not* tell you which VDSL modems are approved:

<https://delimiter.com.au/2016/01/06/nbn-co-rejects-foi-request-for-basic-fttn-modem-details/>

Thanks malcs.

>> If so, does it:
>> (a)   include a VoIP adapter and an Ethernet interface for data, similar to FTTP installations,
> It might or might not - NBNCo are certifying the VDSL2 part, not the user-facing
> ports, of VDSL2 modems they are testing.

A FTTH NTU provides 4 Uni-D (data) ports and 2 Uni-V (VoIP) ports.

Simply plug in your existing phone.

Thanks malcs.

>
> Usual deployment is for the VDSL2-capable modem/router to replace any existing ADSL2+
> gear, and so there is no need to connect old to new. Alternatively, possibly the new
> VDSL2-capable modem can be put into some sort of 'passthrough' mode, if the old ADSL2+
> modem also supports an ethernet uplink.

The new VDSL modem you will have to buy will replace your old modem.
mmmmmm, more plastic e-waste.

Thanks malcs.

> There does need to be a central filter/splitter installed on the telephone line to
> isolate POTS from VDSL2, and reduce noise on the VDSL2 spectrum.

You do not need a splitter. The POTS line will be switched off.

You may not be able to get your existing phone number ported to VoIP.

Thanks malcs.


> There has also been rumours that NBNCo are doing 'voice passthrough', and the analogue
> POTS signal will remain on the line and keep the handset connected through to the
> exchange, so there is no need to move the voice service to a VoIP port on the modem.
> This is likely to be a temporary measure though.
>

A lot of homes have 2 pairs of copper running into the house. The idea
is that
you leave the existing active service on the first pair and use the
second pair
for your FTTN service. To do this it will cost you $297.

Thanks malcs.

-andyf