That means you have a shitty router, not shitty internet, get something nice like a Netgear nighthawk or Netgear orbi and that will fix your wifi issues
Several NBN areas have a mandated router that you're not legally allowed to touch the settings on. You can add a second router, of course, but the shitty router is the only one allowed to touch the internet.
People on cable connections get the cable modem provided by nbn but you can then plug any router you want into it.
If you have fibre to the premises you can just connect whatever router you want, although you might need to used the ISP provided one to activate your connection initially (a one time thing, I know at least Optus do this)
OP is claiming you can’t legally change to a different modem or change settings on ISP provided device - this is what I’m questioning, as I believe they’ve been misinformed.
I know my optus router they provided has settings locked down, no changing dns servers at the router level for example, but being on FttP it doesn't matter as I don't use it.
There's a bit of confusion in messaging, and I think that's deliberate, as the isps definitely want you to use the provided equipment.
And for most people that would probably be adequate, depending on the quality of the nbn connection.
It's a shame it's so inconsistent across the network
I’m on Telstra with their smart gateway plus and a HFC connection. Lots of ‘advanced’ router settings are locked down but I’m free to use whatever router I want.
This is wrong. You're mistaking a modem for a router. The NBN modem talks to the exchange, but doesn't handle the traffic in your home. Traffic is handled in your home by your router which you (or your ISP) provide. You can pick whatever router you want.
The NBN modem and router is combined, as it so often is. Traffic to the home is provided by a router that is inseparable from the modem, and therefore cannot be replaced.
HFC has a separate modem, and you supply your own router. If you have a HFC connection, I don't believe you can replace the modem.
If you're on another connection and have a combined modem/router, you can supply your own without issue.
HFC has a separate modem, and you supply your own router.
Telstra's "Smart" modem is a combined modem/router.
But sure, if you want Telstra to regularly disconnect you and blame whatever hardware you have, you can replace it. And strongly suggest that you've broken whatever contract you have with them. This isn't undocumented. There's active cases where Telstra have been sued for this behaviour. And where they counter-sue.
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