harrythai

Many thanks to all who contributed with their posts, most of which were instructive, not always to more clarity but to a decision.

I change ISP, choose the package 1Gbps/700Mbps and work with the router Huawei OptiXstar Wi-Fi 6 Pro ONT. 

Best regards
Harry

5 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Which ISP? What is the service speeds?

 

Does the Zyxel unit terminate the FO? 

 

The Zyxel unit has one ethernet port? Connected to the TPLink unit?

 

Are you exepriencing any problems? Are these problems new?

 

Do your WiFi devices (laptop, phone, TV, etc.) support 5 GHz WLAN?

 

Can you provide the Zyxel and TP-Link model numbers?

 

We need details in order to formulate recommendations. You can never provide too much information.

 

 

My biggest questions: do the Zyxel and TP-Link units support GBe? Are you using a Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable(s)?

 

 

The ISP might give you a new ONU + router for free, especially if you express an interest in a more expensive package, or mention you are considering switching to ISP nnn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi mtls2005 and thanks for your message. I try to answer your questions:

Which ISP and what is the service speed?

SINET 70/30 Mbps

Does the Zyxel unit terminate the FO?

FO means Fiber optic? Don't understand this question.

Are you experiencing any problems? Are this problems new?

Yes, streaming movies (Netflix) stutters from time to time, or scrolling web pages interrupts. This is new.

Do your WiFi devices (laptop, phone, TV, etc.) support 5 GHz WLAN?

The phone yes. The computer I don't know (Desktop, core i5 8400, MB msi mpg Z390, 8 GB Hyper X Ram). 

Can you provide the Zyxel and TP-Link model numbers?

Yes (see attached files)

My biggest questions: do the Zyxel and TP-Link units support GBe?

GBe means Gigabit ethernet? Not sure!

Are you using a Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable(s)?

Cat 5e

The ISP might give you a new Router for free, especially if you express an interest in a more expensive package, or mention you are considering switching to ISP nnn.

I asked to upgrade to 500/500 Mbps and more efficient hardware and wait for response.

br Harry

2 hours ago, Susco said:

 

Take note, my remark was in regard to the modem part, router always can be changed.

 

Did they confirm they would help with adding a new modem?

Yes!

But it had been the service technician and not the boss ???? So I don't know for sure how far the technician's decision goes?!

4 hours ago, shdmn said:

A TPLink WiFi 6 router should work fine.  The AX1500 is 1700b and the AX1800 is 2600 on Lazada.

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/tplink-archer-ax1500-wifi-6-ax10-router-i1216540574-s2893024217.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.2.18d37f79nX4pYL&search=1

 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/tp-link-router-archer-ax20-ax1800-dual-band-wifi6-i2065566029-s6741488459.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.1.df307deamzha2h&search=1

 

Thanks so much shdmn, will take a look at it, but think to choose TP-L AX50.

br Harry

2 hours ago, recom273 said:

A decent router will give more effective routing - your speed it dictated by your ISP. A better, more powerful router may have more RAM and will have less bottlenecks and better utilize the connection.
 

The reasons I wouldn’t use an ISP supplied router is that after experimenting, it couldn’t handle the number of wifi connections from smart home devices - my WiFi would just tip over. A decent router will allow you to manage the network a lot better, with regard to ad blocking, firewall, port forwarding.and connected clients.

 

You may have equipment that utilize wifi6 or MU-MIMO, but I gather 3BB offer a WiFi6 router,

 

As other posters say, you can’t use your own GPON-ONU combo. What’s your ISP? Someone posted that AIS provide a GPON box, which is a box the size of a pack of cigarettes, that will clear your desk. To explain simply converts the fiber signal to Ethernet, then you take that signal to your own router. That will clear some space on your desk.

If you just want a WiFi signal to connect a few mobile devices to, the WiFi is good enough for your house, you  are ok with couple of Ethernet ports on your desk, you don’t need to tinker with the settings - just ask the ISP to update your router to the “best” they have available. 

 

Thank you recom273 for your detailed post on the subject, it helps me.

My ISP has been SINET for years, with fiber to the house. Due to increased interference and supplied older hardware, I now want to change the provider. 

Wanted to go to AIS, but they don't yet serve my area with fiber, so probably only 3BB remains. Looking at 1Gbps/700Mbps or 1Gbps/1Gbps rate and reviewing hardware. I may follow your advice and use my own router (e.g. TP-Link AX50).

br Harry

12 hours ago, Susco said:

You can't use a third party modem without permission of the ISP, because your connection is locked to the MAC address of the modem.

Even if they would permit. it most likely would not work.

 

For example, 3BB use Fibrehome in some areas, and Huawei in other areas, and they are not interchangeable.

Thanks for your hint! Interesting your objection, but the provider nodded off my plans and agreed to help with the installation. But that's just the way it is here, there are again so many divergent opinions that ultimately only one thing remains: Just do it to learn more!

Just now, harrythai said:

Thanks for your assessment Jack. My answer to your question, what I expect from the planned upgrade, is faster upload and download rates, via Ethernet and WiFi.

... and more free space on my desk ????

1 hour ago, jackdd said:

I think there are hardly any routers with integrated fiber modem. Just use the modem which you have already, then you can use nearly every router.

What exactly do you wish to achieve? Faster wifi?

Thanks for your assessment Jack. My answer to your question, what I expect from the planned upgrade, is faster upload and download rates, via Ethernet and WiFi.

After hours of searching the internet, I am now trying to find a clear and unambiguous answer to my question here: I have a fiber optic internet connection here in my house and a modem (Zyxel) and a router (TP-Link) connected to it. I would like to replace the devices with more powerful and modern ones and have thought of a modem-router combination that is suitable for fiber optic connection, i.e. two devices in one. I would prefer TP-Link, because my Internet provider also works with it and offers the setup for free.

Can anyone give me advice on suitable devices? My budget is about 2 - 3000 baht.

Thanks already for your help!

2 hours ago, yeahbutif said:

THe cheapest way is to go to a shop and get her a high heel pair of shoes ... works for mine ...and nice too ,,

This is probably one of her favorite solutions - thanks for this attractive hint! ????

2 hours ago, transam said:

Ours is a bit high too, best bet is to get it recovered, remove a load of padding, costs peanuts. Where I live they do a cracking job for 200bht....

This seems to be the solution, I will look around in Khon Kaen to see who can do this. Thanks for the tip!

11 hours ago, jvs said:

THe cheapest way is to go to a shop where they re-cover motorbike seats.

They will just cut some material to make it lower and it will not cost much,they can actually re-use your old cover.

Had one done for a short person also.Many of those shops around.

Okay, I will try that next. Thanks a lot for the hint!

13 hours ago, northsouthdevide said:

You can buy low rider seats from most motorbike accessories shops. 

Lower, but probably not as comfy. 

Thanks for the hint. I already tried this, but only found offers for scooter models 2015-2017.

My girlfriend has problems with the seat height on the Yamaha Grand Filano 2020 scooter. A few inches less would be ideal.

Does anyone know any advice? Can the seat be made lower or are there lower alternative seats?

On 1/29/2020 at 1:14 AM, NanLaew said:

There's nothing worse than the arrogant, know-it-all, so-called experienced traveler, long-time Thailand visitor or lurker who's totally aware of a possible pandemic and yet gets on an international flight to Thailand which is right next to the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak and is itself chock full of visiting and transient Chinese WITHOUT PACKING AND USING HIS OWN BLOODY HAND SANITIZING GEL.

 

Did the OP bother to buy and wear his own mask? Didn't mention it anywhere. Or is that only required if you're a snotty, grotty Asiatic sort?

Seldom read such an arrogant and ignorant statement!

22 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

You have smart TV with wi-fi as well as the DVB T2 tuner for over the air so probably not needed but might make it easier to use if wife actually wants to watch internet TV as well as cable (probably easier to use one remote to switch modes/channels).

Thank you so much for your great helps - much appreciated! Every Questions are answered and I can move on. Have a great day ????

1 hour ago, lopburi3 said:

Yes - it is a special tuner that is auto programed to the available C band channels by PSI - it has nothing to do with TV (will connect via HDMI to TV).  These S2 models work well (have 4 in use) and are only about 400 baht.

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/psi-s2-hd-auto-ota-i265416652-s413097672.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlist.list.5.311969b6JArjtt&search=1

Okay, I understood, thank you. I see there are also PSI S3-Hybrid boxes available. Worth to buy (580 Baht)?

Now I'm as smart as before. One says I do not need a box, the other says I need one. What's the difference if I receive with or without a set-top box?

2 hours ago, lopburi3 said:

Assume you already have the required LNA in the C-Band antenna and it has signal.  You will need a C-band tuner and PSI is a good model.  It will provide about 300 channels including all the normal land transmission channels.  You will not need the TV digital tuner or another antenna.  Channel list below.

https://psisat.com/c-band/

Yes, I have the LNA with 1 exit. You mean the antenna direct to the tv won't work? C-band tuner is a set-top-box, right?

2 hours ago, worgeordie said:

I don't think there is anything really worth viewing on Satellite dish any more,

unless it's Indian or Chinese,give up Satellites years ago now,as its so easy to

stream almost anything you want from the Internet.

 

You should not need a box ,as you said the Tv had DVB T2 ,just connect cable

from satellite to Tv, but you are going to have to know where the Satellite is

in the sky to point the dish to it.

regards worgeordie

 

Thank you for this information. The tv is for my Thai girlfriend, I don't watch tv. So the Thai channels will match ????

I have a satellite dish (PSI open meshed 1.7 m) and want to receive c-band.

Orderd a new digital smart TV (sharp 4T-C40AH1X) with a built in digital tuner (DVB-T2) and Internet connection (WiFi/LAN).

My question is, if I need a PSI set-top-box to receive all c-band channels or if it's enough to connect the antenna cable direct with the tv?

Thank you in advance for your helps :-)

Harry

my last input to Thaivisa Calendar - 3 pics made by using image editing. They show 3 sculptures in stone I found in Khon Kaen (Lake Kaen Nakhorn). I put them in a more natural surrounding to breath new life into...

enjoy it :-)

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Using Chrome to upload 3 pics (each jpg-files, 9-11 MB), I did this two times before and it worked perfect.

Could you try to resize them?

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my last input to Thaivisa Calendar - 4 pics made by using image editing. They show 3 sculptures in stone I found in Khon Kaen (Lake Kaen Nakhorn). I put them in a more natural surrounding to breath new life into...

enjoy it :-)

I resized the pics from 11MB to 4MB - now the download worked!