query tp-link TD-W9770

[Kippershed]

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

[Keith_Beddoe · Accepted solution]

@Kippershed 

No it`s not.

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

[Kippershed]

Thanks for the speedy reply

[licquorice]

@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.

[Kippershed]

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

[licquorice]

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.

[Kippershed]

ok thanks for your response

[Crimliar]

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!

[Kippershed]

Thank you for the information.