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query tp-link TD-W9770

Kippershed — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:30:15 GMT

Could anyone tell me if this modem router TP-link TD-W9970 N300 VDSL/ADSL is compatible with GFAST please

Re: query tp-link TD-W9770

Keith_Beddoe — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:34:05 GMT

@Kippershed

No it`s not.

There are only a few suitable alternatives apart from the BT Smart Hub 2.

Re: query tp-link TD-W9770

Kippershed — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:45:11 GMT

Thanks for the speedy reply

Re: query tp-link TD-W9770

licquorice — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:07:42 GMT

@Kippershed For G.Fast your options are extremely limited.

The BT Smart Hub2 (which you reject), the ASUS DSL-88U, the Draytek Vigor 166 (modem only, requires standalone router as well) or the Zyxel XMG3927-50A which can be used as a modem/router or modem only.

Re: query tp-link TD-W9770

Kippershed — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 15:46:02 GMT

Thank you for your reply. Am I right in thinking the problem with GFAST compatibilty is the frequency that is pushed through it

Re: query tp-link TD-W9770

licquorice — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:24:20 GMT

No, not per se, it does use higher frequencies than VDSL but that is not the sole difference. Unfortunately, as it is a niche product that is now obsolescent, nobody will making G.Fast devices.

Re: query tp-link TD-W9770

Kippershed — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:28:51 GMT

ok thanks for your response

Re: query tp-link TD-W9770

Crimliar — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:29:24 GMT

Avoid the Zyxel XMG3927-50A if you can help it. The thing uses its onboard memory as a buffer even in modem mode, so it leads to horrific "buffer bloat". Oh and avoid the Asus DSL-AC88u too, it has G.Fast but it's a miracle if you can get a WiFi connection speed greater than 100Mbps on the thing. The Draytek Vigor 166 modem was a great piece of kit though, but I paid significantly less than it costs now!

Re: query tp-link TD-W9770

Kippershed — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:43:28 GMT

Thank you for the information.