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NaNook
(freechataholic) Mon 02-Feb-15 10:58:08

Swap HH5 for decent modem

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Is there a guide for doing this, and, are there any recomendations for the best modem?

I do not need a modem router as I will be redeploying my Airpoirt Extreme for that side of things, so just need a really good stable modem to replace the HH5.

RobertoS
(elder) Mon 02-Feb-15 11:40:29

Re: Swap HH5 for decent modem

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HG612 off eBay. Make sure it's a 3B. IIRC often a higher sync than the Home Hub.

Cheaper if you buy it locked and unlock it yourself. Unlocking is simple. Then you can see the full line stats.

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BatBoy
(legend) Mon 02-Feb-15 12:56:24

Re: Swap HH5 for decent modem

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Billion 8800NL can be configured as a modem or a modem router, has 2.4GHz wifi too. Broadcom chipset, can see the stats, can be used with DSLStats, can be bought brand new.

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Zarjaz
(eat-sleep-adslguide) Mon 02-Feb-15 14:23:27

Re: Swap HH5 for decent modem

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Like Bob said, this'll do.

Zarjaz

NaNook
(freechataholic) Thu 05-Feb-15 17:12:02

Re: Swap HH5 for decent modem

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Ok just ordered one. Got one already unlocked but I won't need that as it seems dslstats is windows only.

NaNook
(freechataholic) Thu 05-Feb-15 17:24:14

Re: Swap HH5 for decent modem

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Are there any specifics for getting this bad boy up and running or is it plug and play?

BatBoy
(legend) Thu 05-Feb-15 17:44:23

Re: Swap HH5 for decent modem

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Plug and play - as long as you're happy setting up a PPPOE connection on the airport. Important thing to remember is the username: [email protected]

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NaNook
(freechataholic) Thu 05-Feb-15 17:56:31

Re: Swap HH5 for decent modem

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I am happy with sorting the airport out, I meant connection of the modem to the infinity.

BatBoy
(legend) Thu 05-Feb-15 18:05:25

Re: Swap HH5 for decent modem

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That should be all you need.

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MHC
(sensei) Thu 05-Feb-15 18:07:41

Re: Swap HH5 for decent modem

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Connect the power, let it fully boot and then connect the DSL port to the Filter/Face plate.

Connect LAN 1 to your Airport and away you go ...

Once you are happy with it running, connect LAN2 to a LAN port on the Airport and you can then access the stats directly.

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