Hi Peter, FTTN or FTTP is based on where you live, it's not something you have a choice about. Following Ronni's NBN link will tell you which you can get. Cheers, Susan.
Sent from my iPad > On 15 May 2016, at 11:02 PM, Ronda Brown <ro...@mac.com> wrote: > > Hi Peter, > > If I have your correct address, you will have FTTP NBN > You can check by typing your address in at this link: > http://www.finder.com.au/nbn-tracker > > Cheers, > Ronni > > Sent from Ronni's iPad4 > > >> 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>
