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!Specs
!4 port, wifi, FTTC, ADSL, Bridge modem
!4 port, 2.4ghz and 5ghz wifi, FTTC, ADSL, Bridge modem, analogue phone compatible
!4 Ethernet Ports, 1 SFP Port, fallback and line bonding, IPv4 & IPv6 firewalling, port mapping, and traffic shaping
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!Summary
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(T20B for short!) A consumer grade router which ideal for home use or for small offices.
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(T'Color for short!) Our higher specification standard router. If you want better range, you can use 2.4 GHz. If you need higher performance or speed, you can use the 5GHz band. The 5GHz band, has the potential to cut through network clutter and interference to maximize network performance.
*All-in-one unit
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*ADSL1, ADSL2+
*VDSL (FTTC)
*FTTP
*Good WiFI
*2 FXS ports, for connecting an analogue phone to a VoIP account
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*Flexible and feature-packed router
*Advanced features such as
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!Not so good points for:
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Steeper learning curve, as you'd probably expect from a router of this level (but A&A can help support)
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*No WiFi capabilities
*Requires a separate access point connected for WiFi
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!Configured by AAISP
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''Will require a Modem, such as the
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!FTTC
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''Will require a Modem, such as the T20B or Vigor 130 (any VDSL Modem)''
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!Ethernet Service
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''We prefer the
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!Built in WiFi
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!Native IPv6
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!Built in FireWall
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!Notes
![[ZyXEL- VMG1312-T20B|More Info on T20B]]
![[Technicolor_DGA0122|More Info on T'color]]
![https://www.firebrick.co.uk/fb2900/ More Info on FB]
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==Typical Scenarios==
!colspan=2| Our Suggestion
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!I'm a home user, wanting wifi and wired connections for ADSL or FTTC, or just needing a
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!I'm a home user, wanting wifi and wired connections for ADSL or FTTC, and I want dualband WiFi range for online high resolution gaming, video streaming and high resolution audio
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!I'd like to do bonding with ADSL/FTTC/FTTP
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Use alongside a
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G.Fast and FTTP is a slightly different set-up. Please ask support for more info.
You can always use your own equipment, that's fine too!
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