Hi Try googling fttn and fttp there is a good answer there Cheers. John Sent from my iPad
> On 15 May 2016, at 8:21 PM, Peter Crisp <petercr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: > > Hi Ronni, thanks for your lengthy response here below. I hope you and others > don't mind this thread being of non-Mac specifics though I suspect others > leveraging off your obvious well founded technical input here. > > Anyway, yes you're right the stock standard Westnet base offer is a Netphone > (not a fibre phone) and I see with your notes below I can think further which > way we prefer to go at home. > > Your first question "is my NBN FTTP or FTTN". I'm sorry I don't have a clue > how to answer this. It has just been installed up to the house outer wall and > the interior installation is yet to happen. Is the FTTP or FTTN a function of > the hardware inside or outside the house or a function of the plan I select > (which I am yet to decide on) or both or something else altogether? Sorry I > am just dipping my toe into this and don't have much to go on. > > Regards > > > Pete > >> On 15 May 2016, at 11:38 AM, Ronni Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Peter, >> >> Is your NBN FTTP? I’m assuming it is, but I don’t think you have mentioned >> if it is FTTP or FTTN. >> >> My comments in situ below. >> >>> On 15 May 2016, at 7:33 AM, Peter Crisp <petercr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Ronni, two further questions if I may ask. >>> >>> It seems from your configuration, you plugged your Airport Time Capsule >>> directly to the NBN hardware unit (NTD). I see in the Westnet blurb they >>> indicate some may need a Wifi modem. I have a 3TB Time Capsule and wonder >>> do I need the "wifi modem" they're indicating? I suspect not. >> >> Send the link in the ‘Westnet blurb’ please…. I think you might be referring >> to Netphone? >> >> Your Time Capsule is your Wi-Fi Wireless Network. >> Plug the Time Capsule WAN port with an ethernet cable CAT-6 into the UNI-D 1 >> of the NBN NTD that will be installed on your wall and off you go. >> >> The TC does all the routing for you. No need for extra modems etc etc. >>> >>> The Westnet plans also indicate a Netphone service is provided - using my >>> regular phone. Is this the same as the fibre phone you've got and what are >>> the differences if any? I wish to keep my landline number as you did too. >> >> NO >> What is the key difference between Netphone and Fibre Phone? >> >> The main difference between Netphone and Fibre Phone is that Netphone runs >> over your broadband connection, and Fibre Phone uses the Voice port on the >> NBN box. >> Netphone VoIP service means your phone calls will need to travel through one >> of the UNI-D ports. >> >> The Fibre Phone service has battery backup (so will work in a power outage) >> and is the closest thing to the copper telephone line of today. >> Since Netphone relies on your broadband connection being available, it will >> not work in a power outage. >> >> * Fibre Phone does not require a VoIP ATA (like a BoB) and instead is >> registered through the NBN NTD, unlike Netphone. >> * Fibre Phone comes with dedicated bandwidth meaning calls do not have to >> contend with internet traffic, unlike Netphone. >> >> * Fibre Phone is battery backed up and usable in the event of a power >> outage, unlike Netphone. >> * Fibre Phone can only be used at the premises via the supplied hardware. >> >> <http://www.westnet.com.au/internet/broadband/nbn/fibre-phone> >> >> <https://www.westnet.com.au/internet-plans/broadband/nbn/plans#/netphone-accordion> >> >> <https://www.westnet.com.au/about/legal/cis/cis-voip.pdf> >> >> Cheers, >> Ronni >> >> 13-inch MacBook Air (April 2014) >> 1.7GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost to 3.3GHz >> 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM >> 512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage >> >> El Capitan OS X 10.11.4 >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> >>> Pete >>> >>>> On 14 May 2016, at 11:17 AM, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> In fairness to Westnet, My NBN connection was in the very early days... I >>>> was one of Westnet/iiNet first connections from ADSL to NBN. >>>> >>>> So yes, some mistakes were made in the early days and mine almost got me >>>> to file a 'Breach Of Contract' with them as they had failed to fulfill all >>>> of its contractual obligations. >>>> The problem was sorted... >>>> >>>> Sent from Ronni's iPad4 >>>> >>>> >>>>> On 14 May 2016, at 10:49 AM, petercr...@westnet.com.au wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for that Ronni, it would be frustrating to find out they "loose" >>>>> your phone number and that is enough to put people off it. It should be >>>>> military precision as this is their core business managing peoples >>>>> affairs like this! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The jury is getting closer to a decision ....... >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Pete. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>>> From: >>>>> wamug@wamug.org.au >>>>> >>>>> To: >>>>> "WAMUG" <wamug@wamug.org.au> >>>>> Cc: >>>>> >>>>> Sent: >>>>> Sat, 14 May 2016 10:43:54 +0800 >>>>> Subject: >>>>> Re: NBN providers >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi Peter, >>>>> >>>>> I have been on NBN Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) with Westnet/iiNet since >>>>> April 2014. >>>>> NBN Residential 8 Plan (100GB + 100GB) + 50/20Mbps + Fibre Phone)$74.95 + >>>>> $19.95 = $94.90 mth. >>>>> I chose Fibre Phone so I could keep my current landline phone number I >>>>> have had for “Ever” ;-) >>>>> >>>>> After the NBN guys completed the laying of cable to my house and >>>>> installing of the NBN Fibre Wall Outlet, NBN Power Supply Unit & NTD >>>>> (Network Termination Device) in my house it was very quick and easy for >>>>> me to connect my equipment and get my Network connected and activated. >>>>> >>>>> My NBN FTTP Setup: >>>>> Equipment: 3TB Airport Time Capsule (4th Generation) and Oricom eco5200 >>>>> phone >>>>> Connections: 3TB Airport Time Capsule (4th Generation) connected via >>>>> Ethernet CAT-6 cable from Time Capsule WAN port to UNI-D 1 Port on NTD >>>>> (Network Termination Device), and my Oricom eco5200 Phone cable to UNI-V >>>>> 1 Port on NTD. >>>>> >>>>> Checked my Dual-Band Network settings - Router Mode: DHCP and NAT >>>>> remained the same and checked all my Macs (3), iPad & iPhone connected. >>>>> Ran Speed tests and generally tested my Network thoroughly… all worked >>>>> well. >>>>> >>>>> Westnet’s actions were: >>>>> 1. Wait to confirm the NBN service is fully working >>>>> >>>>> 2. Cancel the ADSL service, and wait 2-3days for your ADSL codes to drop >>>>> off your phone line. >>>>> NB We wont cancel the home phone (as we need the number active to port it) >>>>> >>>>> 3. When the codes are dropped, we will then submit a request to convert >>>>> you home number into a VOIP number. >>>>> Process takes 5-7 biz days. >>>>> >>>>> 4. Then you will have the exact same number, as a VOIP number and no one >>>>> will know the difference. >>>>> >>>>> Other than a mishap that caused Westnet to loose my phone number (for a >>>>> month or so) when they went to port it... >>>>> Eventually my phone number was located held in quarantine by Telstra… now >>>>> that’s a story in itself that I won’t bore you with!!! >>>>> I haven’t experienced any problems. >>>>> I’m relatively pleased with the speeds I’m downloading and uploading at - >>>>> of course speed is never fast enough for us ;-) >>>>> Over my Airport Wi-Fi Network I achieve around these speeds: >>>>> Download Speed 47.73Mbps - Upload Speed 19.20Mbps >>>>> >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> Ronni >>>>> >>>>> 13-inch MacBook Air (April 2014) >>>>> 1.7GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost to 3.3GHz >>>>> 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM >>>>> 512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage >>>>> >>>>> El Capitan OS X 10.11.4 >>>>> >>>>> On 13 May 2016, at 10:51 PM, Gordon Wragg <gordo...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Peter, >>>>> >>>>> My ADSL with Westnet was great, but the NBN is way better. I am on the >>>>> 50/20 plan and no complaints. Just remember that those speeds will >>>>> depend on other user activity. >>>>> >>>>> Westnet advise of any down time well ahead and such times are often >>>>> during off peak anyway. >>>>> >>>>> Very happy with Westnet and NBN. >>>>> >>>>> Regards >>>>> >>>>> Gordon >>>>> >>>>>> On 13 May 2016 at 19:54, Peter Crisp <petercr...@westnet.com.au> wrote: >>>>>> Hi muggers, I have been with Westnet for many years with an ADSL service >>>>>> and pretty bulletproof the whole time. Service has been good when it has >>>>>> been called upon so can't complain really. Recently NBN is installed in >>>>>> my street and is now available. I looked online and see there are 119 >>>>>> potential providers I could use! >>>>>> >>>>>> Westnet/iiNet rate VERY poorly in online reviews of their NBN service >>>>>> but this maybe skewed by disgruntled people which I'm sure exist with >>>>>> all providers but I am seeking further feedback >>>>>> >>>>>> Optus and Westnet both rate well and a bit dearer that Westnet. >>>>>> >>>>>> Anyone here got any first hand transition experience from ADSL to NBN >>>>>> and provider experience? >>>>>> >>>>>> I'd rather not change my email address if I can help it too. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Pete >> >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Settings & Unsubscribe - >> <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
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