Hi Folks! As many of you will be aware, the Proscend PS180-T SFP module modem seems to offer a serviceable means to add VDSL interface to MikroTik and other devices and reports suggest that performance is acceptable on most cases. Proscend have recently released a G.fast version (PS190-T - https://shop.duxtel.com.pdf/DM-190-T- G.fast-SFP-Modem-051011.pdf) and we are considering whether it is worth going down the tangled path of AU compliance certification for that one too... :-} I understand that NBNCo are in process of roll-out of G.fast in FTTC networks, but there is scant information as to whether they intend to supply the CPE side of the link also... I'm interested to hear any feedback/comments/suggestions on whether you think that there might be any value in bringing the new modem to the AU market? Thanks for any responses! (even criticisms! ;) Cheers, Mike.
Hi Mike, NBN do both ends of the link in fttc, as they use their box in your house to provide power to the box in the street. Then you just need a router (not modem) to connect to the NBN connection box. https://www.nbnco.com.au/content/dam/nbnco2/2018/documents/FTTC_Setup_Guide_... Regards Roger From: "Mike Everest" <mike@duxtel.com> To: "'MikroTik Australia Public List'" <public@talk.mikrotik.com.au> Date sent: Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:50:05 +1100 Subject: [MT-AU Public] G.fast modem demand in AU? Send reply to: MikroTik Australia Public List <public@talk.mikrotik.com.au> [ Double-click this line for list subscription options ] Hi Folks! As many of you will be aware, the Proscend PS180-T SFP module modem seems to offer a serviceable means to add VDSL interface to MikroTik and other devices and reports suggest that performance is acceptable on most cases. Proscend have recently released a G.fast version (PS190-T - https://shop.duxtel.com.pdf/DM-190-T- G.fast-SFP-Modem-051011.pdf) and we are considering whether it is worth going down the tangled path of AU compliance certification for that one too... :-} I understand that NBNCo are in process of roll-out of G.fast in FTTC networks, but there is scant information as to whether they intend to supply the CPE side of the link also... I'm interested to hear any feedback/comments/suggestions on whether you think that there might be any value in bringing the new modem to the AU market? Thanks for any responses! (even criticisms! ;) Cheers, Mike. _______________________________________________ Public mailing list Public@talk.mikrotik.com.au http://talk.mikrotik.com.au/mailman/listinfo/public_talk.mikrotik.com. au---------------------------- Roger Plant
We would use it. But the reliability of these modules is still fun. DOM stats for sync, etc would be very helpful. Andrew On Tue, 27 Oct 2020 at 13:53, Mike Everest <mike@duxtel.com> wrote:
Hi Folks!
As many of you will be aware, the Proscend PS180-T SFP module modem seems to offer a serviceable means to add VDSL interface to MikroTik and other devices and reports suggest that performance is acceptable on most cases.
Proscend have recently released a G.fast version (PS190-T - https://shop.duxtel.com.pdf/DM-190-T- G.fast-SFP-Modem-051011.pdf) and we are considering whether it is worth going down the tangled path of AU compliance certification for that one too... :-}
I understand that NBNCo are in process of roll-out of G.fast in FTTC networks, but there is scant information as to whether they intend to supply the CPE side of the link also...
I'm interested to hear any feedback/comments/suggestions on whether you think that there might be any value in bringing the new modem to the AU market?
Thanks for any responses! (even criticisms! ;)
Cheers, Mike.
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I'd say probably don't bother unless it's a model upgrade for the 180 that is backwards compatible with VDSL2. I have FTTC and have an NBN branded VDSL2 bridge (NCD) that provides necessary reverse power to the DPU in the pit out the front. I think the NBN also have hooks into the bridge so they can monitor performance and run firmware upgrades and other management functions. For example from the AussieBB portal can force my NCD port or the whole NCD to be reset (as well as do some DPU activities). Like FTTP and FW the NBN's attitude to FTTC is that they supply you with an ethernet port. They might relent one day and open up the reverse power side of things or allow 3rd party injectors. Would you consider the C/R pair if they exist? Regards, Jason Hecker <https://www.upandrunningtech.com.au/> <https://www.upandrunningtech.com.au/> On Tue, 27 Oct 2020, at 13:50, Mike Everest wrote:
Hi Folks!
As many of you will be aware, the Proscend PS180-T SFP module modem seems to offer a serviceable means to add VDSL interface to MikroTik and other devices and reports suggest that performance is acceptable on most cases.
Proscend have recently released a G.fast version (PS190-T - https://shop.duxtel.com.pdf/DM-190-T- G.fast-SFP-Modem-051011.pdf) and we are considering whether it is worth going down the tangled path of AU compliance certification for that one too... :-}
I understand that NBNCo are in process of roll-out of G.fast in FTTC networks, but there is scant information as to whether they intend to supply the CPE side of the link also...
I'm interested to hear any feedback/comments/suggestions on whether you think that there might be any value in bringing the new modem to the AU market?
Thanks for any responses! (even criticisms! ;)
Cheers, Mike.
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