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Broadband Related => Broadband Hardware => Topic started by: smallal on February 03, 2019, 01:12:04 PM
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For anyone who didn't manage to pry a MT992 modem from their Openreach engineer & are therefore stuck with the awful BT HomeHub, it's Draytek to the rescue.
Their new range - the Vigor 160 series will include the Vigor 166 which has G.Fast support, due Q2/Q3 depending on location.
Datasheet attached.
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Thanks for the info, so we will then have a choice of 2.
Tried doing a search but no indication yet of the UK pricing.
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As a guide, The non-G.Fast model (Vigor165) is already out in Europe, selling at around 118 Euro.
Not cheap but then Draytek is quality, & still a lot cheaper than the price people are asking for the MT992 (if you can find one!).
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Any idea on the chipset used?
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I'd guess an Intel AnyWAN GRX550...
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I found this Draytek Vigor 165 (GRX350 + VRX518, also supports VDSL2-Annex Q), The 166 may be different...VRX618?
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There is also the ZyXEL XMG5101-S10A (https://www.zyxel.com/me/en/products_services/G-fast-Bridge-Modem-with-1-port-GbE-Coaxial-XMG5101-S10A/).
The Zyxel XMG5101-S10A G.fast Bridge Modem provides high-speed G.fast Internet access to meet the market demand for high-performance Gigabit networks. This model also features built-in Ethernet LAN capability that relieves troublesome wiring works. Additionally, it has flexible RJ-11 twisted-pair or coaxial interfaces for G.fast access.
Specifications. (https://www.zyxel.com/me/en/products_services/G-fast-Bridge-Modem-with-1-port-GbE-Coaxial-XMG5101-S10A/specifications)
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The problem with the ZyXEL XMG5101-S10A, TP-Link GC430-G2v and others is that the makers can't even say if they'll be released to the retail market in Europe, let alone when, Draytek have confirmed the Vigor166.
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I've been trying to find the manual for the Technicolour DGA2231 (G.Fast certified) router. Does anyone on the forum have experience with this router? Can it be configured into bridge mode?
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Must admit, i have found different models of Draytek modem would connect at different sync rates.
I had a 130 that would sync around 4-5Mb lower than a 2862.
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The problem with the ZyXEL XMG5101-S10A, TP-Link GC430-G2v and others is that the makers can't even say if they'll be released to the retail market in Europe, let alone when, Draytek have confirmed the Vigor166.
UPDATE: After several months ZyXEL finally released a G.Fast capable wireless router to the EU market, the XMG3927-B50A.
I've been running one for several weeks here in the UK on BT's ultrafast service & its rock solid.
I had to get mine via a German dealer as the main UK supplier seems to be permanently out of stock at the moment.
The good news is that the PSU uses interchangeable plug tops & ZyXEL include both UK & EU, so no adapter required.
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I had to get mine via a German dealer as the main UK supplier seems to be permanently out of stock at the moment.
Do you mind to share the web-link of that German reseller?
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It appears that LambdaTek (https://www.lambda-tek.com/Zyxel-XMG3927-B50A-EU01V1F~sh/B43527536) currently have 34 units (XMG3927-B50A-EU01V1F) in stock, priced at £162-26 (inc. VAT).
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I got mine here: https://www.sotel.de/en/home
LambdaTek, the main UK supplier, were nil stock at the time & couldn't give me a restock date.
However, now that they have stock I notice that the price has risen by about £20.
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I see Sotel.de (& other EU suppliers) now have the VIGOR 166 G.Fast modem in stock, so far I can't find any UK suppliers.
Draytek are probably still waiting for BT/Openreach to sign off on it for use on their network.
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These seem to have sold out, a couple of companies are saying new stock expected Aug 16th
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Looks like Draytek have had problems meeting the advertised spec of the Vigor 166 (chipset not ready perhaps?)
The blurb on their product page always quoted support for 106Mhz & 212Mhz G.Fast, but the model they've released (dubbed the V1) only supports 106Mhz.
They're now saying that a new version will be released (called the V2), probably in Q4 2020 or Q1 2021 which will meet the original spec. of 106 & 212Mhz support.
I don't think 212Mhz is used in the UK yet, (or perhaps anywhere?) but its worth noting if you want to be future proof.