10G Capable router with SFP+ WAN or WAN/LAN port, Switch and VQ XGS-PON ONU Stick

[xiaofan]

Understand I'll be limited by the UDM, just want it up running for now, also the VQ plan cheapest for now. All the bridged ONR plans cost more with mandatory router, unless there's any cheaper plans out there that I missed.

Maybe in future might upgrade the UDM but not at the moment.

No, the bundled router is not mandatory. You can choose the no router option with the default bridged ONR option.

https://signup.viewqwest.com/broadband/?promo_code=VQXDEAL24

 

[homeassit]

No, the bundled router is not mandatory. You can choose the no router option with the default bridged ONR option.

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Oh! I was under the impression that this plan without the router they only give the SFP+ module, so this is just regular ONR/ONT?

 

[xiaofan]

Oh! I was under the impression that this plan without the router they only give the SFP+ module, so this is just regular ONR/ONT?

Correct.

You need to pay S$99 extra to get the Huawei XGS-PON ONU stick and not the default bridged ONU.
https://signup.viewqwest.com/broadband/?promo_code=VQXPRO

 

[gpgtmeowmeow]

https://www.qnap.com/en-us/product/qna-t310g1s
Thunderbolt 3 to 10GbE Adapter, not cheap. For devices that may lack pcie slots like laptops, itx mobos.

 

[grynove]

anyone using bpi r4 board here?

 

[xiaofan]

anyone using bpi r4 board here?

I think @GlassDoor is using it.
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/openwrt-router-firmware.5967482/page-29#post-152695096

you should get a bpi-r4. i think u can get it with casing shipped to sg for less than S$150
got multiple ppe offload working with upstream linux-next patch.

 

[xiaofan]

https://www.qnap.com/en-us/product/qna-t310g1s
Thunderbolt 3 to 10GbE Adapter, not cheap. For devices that may lack pcie slots like laptops, itx mobos.

This one from IOcrest is much cheaper. I bought it from IOCrest Taobao at RMB 499 (plus shipment and GST). It seems to be out of stock now. I tesed it with both Mac Mini M1 and Windows 11 laptops and it is working fine (not so hot either).
IO-HTB113-GLAN USB4 to 10G Ethernet Adapter
http://www.iocrest.com/index.php?id=2414

NASCompare review.
https://nascompares.com/2024/07/05/iocrest-usb4-to-10gbe-adapter-review/

Chinese Youtuber review.

 

[gpgtmeowmeow]

This one from IOcrest is much cheaper. I bought it from IOCrest Taobao at RMB 499 (plus shipment and GST). It seems to be out of stock now. I tesed it with both Mac Mini M1 and Windows 11 laptops and it is working fine (not so hot either).
IO-HTB113-GLAN USB4 to 10G Ethernet Adapter
http://www.iocrest.com/index.php?id=2414

NASCompare review.
https://nascompares.com/2024/07/05/iocrest-usb4-to-10gbe-adapter-review/

Chinese Youtuber review.

Yes, however this one is RJ45

 

[xiaofan]

For those who want branded USB4/TB4 dock plus 10G NIC, the following can be of a good reference. Of course you can go with OWC dock with built-in 10G NIC as well (not cheap). And there are other USB4/TB4 dock as well.

You can use the above-mentioned cheaper IOCrest 10G NIC as well. Or OWC TB3 to 10G NIC (not cheap).

- Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 10GbE NIC
- Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station

 

[xiaofan]

DIY cheap external Thunderbolt 3/4 EGPU Dock,included 460W csps & 3D Print case. This will work with external PCI-E 10G NICs (SFP+ or 10GBase-T) as well.


Previous video


Early review of USB4/TB3 40Gbps SSD dock

 

[radon]

For those who want branded USB4/TB4 dock plus 10G NIC, the following can be of a good reference. Of course you can go with OWC dock with built-in 10G NIC as well (not cheap). And there are other USB4/TB4 dock as well.

You can use the above-mentioned cheaper IOCrest 10G NIC as well. Or OWC TB3 to 10G NIC (not cheap).

- Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 10GbE NIC
- Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station

waiting for those more portable type of docking dongle for carrying around type.
Currently the portable types are on USB 3/TB 3 type with 2.5G which I think is more than enough on the move.
Price also more affordable.
ORICO USB C Docking Station,9 in 1 USB C Dock SGD$36

 

[xiaofan]

Cheap 5Gbe NIC which is of low power. IOcrest has the PCI-E version and M2 version.
https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/06/18/realtek-rtl8126-5gbps-ethernet-pcie-and-m-2-adapters/

Be careful about the 10G switch compatibility if you are going to use a 10GBASE-T switch.

It is probably better you buy 10G NICs with Intel chipsets but they may be hot.

 

[CoolRock]

Best news ever, and the plans are lower price than the other ISPs with 1Gbps, 1+1Gbps and 2.5Gbps. Dunno why anyone would choose the competitors anymore

No more spending and trial and error on gpon sticks that may not work.



Their loss hahaha

Viewqwest China routing and also their internet stability isn't fantastic so even with the sfp+ option, it might not be attractive to some.

 

[IHasChimken]

Hmmmmmmm....


Still waiting for my SFP+ onu

 

[xiaofan]

Hmmmmmmm....

Still waiting for my SFP+ onu

Seems that VQ has limited stock of the Huawei XGS-PON ONU.

VQ e-Store says mid-August --> I guess most of the people rather pay S$99 as a top during sign-up and not to pay S$300 as a afterthought.
https://e-store.viewqwest.com/products/huawei-optixstar-s800e-xgs-pon-sfp-onu

 

[hq83]

Seems that VQ has limited stock of the Huawei XGS-PON ONU.

VQ e-Store says mid-August --> I guess most of the people rather pay S$99 as a top during sign-up and not to pay S$300 as a afterthought.
https://e-store.viewqwest.com/products/huawei-optixstar-s800e-xgs-pon-sfp-onu

Called me 2 days ago say delay from their supplier. Say will deliver and install next Thursday. But will call me again to confirm.. Still waiting for them to confirm

 

[IHasChimken]

Called me 2 days ago say delay from their supplier. Say will deliver and install next Thursday. But will call me again to confirm.. Still waiting for them to confirm

Seems that VQ has limited stock of the Huawei XGS-PON ONU.

VQ e-Store says mid-August --> I guess most of the people rather pay S$99 as a top during sign-up and not to pay S$300 as a afterthought.
https://e-store.viewqwest.com/products/huawei-optixstar-s800e-xgs-pon-sfp-onu

From what I know from my end with VQ, The stock will only come mid-august, that's about it. Hahaha. Router come already but can't use just yet.

Yes @xiaofan I actually ordered through sale's man link and asked him personally regarding the ONU, he said top-up $99 for the ONU since the router plan only has the router only.

@hq83 Wah got delay... if that's the case high chance mine will be delayed as well.

In the meantime since no ONU, VQ give me ONT, but the ONT is useless for my case since I still need the ONU haha.

 

[d3adc3II]

https://www.qnap.com/en-us/product/qna-t310g1s
Thunderbolt 3 to 10GbE Adapter, not cheap. For devices that may lack pcie slots like laptops, itx mobos.

Except for laptop, i dont see the point of using Thunderbolt adapter for 10G, just use those M2 extender with regular pcie nic card , work great for me.

 

[xiaofan]

Except for laptop, i dont see the point of using Thunderbolt adapter for 10G, just use those M2 extender with regular pcie nic card , work great for me.

Indeed, laptop and Apple Mac are the two main reasons using USB4/TB4/TB3 to 10G NICs.

Some mini PCs may also lack the extra M2 slot.

 

[IHasChimken]

Except for laptop, i dont see the point of using Thunderbolt adapter for 10G, just use those M2 extender with regular pcie nic card , work great for me.

Indeed, laptop and Apple Mac are the two main reasons using USB4/TB4/TB3 to 10G NICs.

Some mini PCs may also lack the extra M2 slot.

Just use 1Gbps, problem solved