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Telstra Gateways Frontier
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- 2 reviews
Just stopped working - so much for 4G backup
The usual Telstra customer service joy (not) was somewhat offset by this clever solution. 4G was only answer while Telstra took 2 months to deliver us the ADSL we purchased. So 6 mbps download through 4G was OK as a standby and we finally got our 12 mbps ADSL 2+ for a month before the modem failed including 4G backup. Took 90 minutes over 2 phone calls to get them to acknowledge that modem had failed and would be replaced. Stand by to see where this ends up....
Questions & Answers
What year was this specific model released
I'm buying a lot of smart objects for My house and want to upgrade from this box. The only problem is I don't know what this box is. Is it a router, a modem or both
Can anyone tell me when I'm upgrading do I just need to buy a router or do I need a modem/router in one?
No this is just a router, you connect it to your modem. If your on NBN your modem is that little black nbn box that they supply you with/or if your still on cable, you would have seperate cable modem.
were the WPS button on router is
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Details
| Category | Routers and Modems |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $384.00 |
| Frequency Band | Dual-Band (2.4GHz, 5.0GHz) |
| Wi-Fi Standard | 802.11 ac |
| DSL Support | ADSL, ADSL2 and ADSL2+ |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| NBN Compatible | Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 year(s) |
| Release date | Feb 2017 |
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BTW, now I know why its only 6 mbps on 4G - the Telstra Frontier Gateway modem with 4G backup provided by Telstra and Bigpond is not done as a goodwill solution for a more stable internet service but...
Read more as a "devils quid-pro-quo" that allows Telstra Air customers to legally use your bandwidth and power to enjoy roaming internet while they pass or drive past your home - nice. You've just become a "mobile broadband tower" So, though not confirmed, it does explain why they cap the 4G component to 6 mbps and the whole reason for having it - at no extra cost - so they can maintain Telstra Air service guarantee at your expense... and this is before we go in to the implications for your network security and potential personal/home data issues.