ViewQwest Fiber Broadband Official Thread - Part 6

[xiaofan]

I’ve just subscribed to static IP..

Do I need to make any router setting changes on my Asus XT8?

if I want to add static Ip address

they require

1) subnet mask
2) default gateway

DNS1
DNS2

what to key in for these ?

As per the report in this thread, no need to do anything on your side, just set your router WAN port to use DHCP.

VQ side will handle it for you.

 

[yosemi]

those using Huawei OptiXstar S800E XGS-PON SFP+ ONU, what router are you guys using ?

 

[xiaofan]

those using Huawei OptiXstar S800E XGS-PON SFP+ ONU, what router are you guys using ?

From the reports here, most popular is probably Ubiquiti UDM SE or UDM Pro.

But you can use it with an SFP+ managed switch as well and then PC based pfSense/OPNsense router.

Or you can connect it to a PC based pfSense/OPNsense router and then add a managed switch behind.

More options here.
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...port-switch-and-vq-xgs-pon-onu-stick.7047645/

 

[yosemi]

From the reports here, most popular is probably Ubiquiti UDM SE or UDM Pro.

But you can use it with an SFP+ managed switch as well and then PC based pfSense/OPNsense router.

Or you can connect it to a PC based pfSense/OPNsense router and then add a managed switch behind.

More options here.
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...port-switch-and-vq-xgs-pon-onu-stick.7047645/

Can explain a little more on this setup?

But you can use it with an SFP+ managed switch as well and then PC based pfSense/OPNsense router.

Does it mean the huawei ONU can works with just a managed switch?

 

[xiaofan]

Can explain a little more on this setup?

Does it mean the huawei ONU can works with just a managed switch?

No, you still need a router.

1. Simple option:
ONU+Mini PC with SFP+ ports running pfSense/OPNsense (or other router with SFP+ ports) --> Managed Switch (optional)

2. More complicated option --> using managed switch to separate WAN/LAN using VLAN, for some special use cases.
ONU+ Managed switch with SFP+ ports --> Router with SFP+ ports (including Mini PC with SFP+ ports running pfSense/OPNsense)

 

[themiranda87]

Currently looking for the package home broadband bundle , 10Gbps (wifi 6), Linksys Atlas Pro 6 MX5502 (2-Nodes) (mesh) , but I'm unsure this package would be best for me., I mainly use it for YouTube, Netflix, and gaming.Is the connection good in the cck area?

 

[xiaofan]

Quite a few of the VQ 10Gbps router/mesh bundles actually do not really make sense. It is probably better to get VQ-X and buy your own router or mesh solution.

On one hand, nothing wrong with using 10Gbps plan as 1Gbps plan if the price is lower than the corresponding 1Gbps plan, but in the following bundle is not so cheap. Unless the argument is to use a 1G router first before upgrading to a better router or mesh solution. Still the price is on the high side.

1) RT-AX53 bundle at S$43.75 per month --> using 10Gbps with a super low end router with 1Gbps WAN port (with 256MB RAM)With this router, you are using the 10Gbps plan as 1Gbps plan. Then why not just subscribe to M1 1Gbps plan with a better router given.

2) ASUS ZenWiFi Mini XD5 (2-Nodes) at S$48.75 per month --> using 10Gbps with a very low end mesh solution with 1Gbps WAN port. Again you are using the 10Gbps plan as 1Gbps plan.

3) Linksys Atlas Pro 6 MX5502 (2-Nodes) at S$54.75 per month -->using 10Gbps with a mesh solution with 1Gbps WAN port. Again you are using the 10Gbps plan as 1Gbps plan.

 

[endoguy70]

I feel that for a 10g internet setup now, and looking at what is offered with the various plans, that to have some room for upgrade mobilty , a pfsense/opnsense/openwrt PC based router with a managed switch, and access points is the more sensible setup. That way, you can always mix and match and upgrade according in the years to come. But this option does add complexity and it can be daunting

 

[SKinny86]

I'm currently having static IP and just recon to the 10G plan. But I noticed there wasn't any option for me to select if I want to continue having static IP.
Anyone knows if they will call and ask? Or I have to re-subscribe to static IP later on in my new plan.

 

[A7997A]

I feel that for a 10g internet setup now, and looking at what is offered with the various plans, that to have some room for upgrade mobilty , a pfsense/opnsense/openwrt PC based router with a managed switch, and access points is the more sensible setup. That way, you can always mix and match and upgrade according in the years to come. But this option does add complexity and it can be daunting

Depends on how you look at it, I find having to live with the constraints of the all in one router to be more daunting. And not just for 10G plans, the issue has been there since cable internet days, but is vastly magnified by requirements of XGS-PON. And once you got used to the flexibility and upgradability of software firewalls you would avoid the all in one routers like plague.

Among the issues :
1) Cost of decent routers are very high and has significant limitations
2) In many case the ideal location of the switch/firewall in the DB box, but the AP should be somewhere central to the house, but a router force you to have an AP in the DB which is often a poor choice.
3) Limited switch ports and rigid switch port speed in all in one routers. There is much more option available if you pick your own switch
4) AP has a development cycle that is different from switch ports, if you want to upgrade the wireless function in a router, you replace the entire router.
5) Firewall / router function in all in one router is generally primitive compare to software firewall
6) Keeping all in one router firmware up to date is heavily dependent on the manufacturer, and support tend not to last very long. Software firewall are supported much longer.
7) If you want to upgrade a 2.5gbps router to 10gbps, you throw it away and buy a new one. On a PC, you buy a dual port 10gbps nic and swap it out, not to mention dual port 10gbps nic are relatively affordable due to retirement of server nics.
8) If you have complex configuration in the firewall/router, just migrating that to a new device is already quite daunting, and everytime you change the device you need to do that. On a software firewall, what you do is a back & restore, and the frequency you need to do that is much lower.

If you keep a single LAN network, you can do without a managed switch, PC firewall with dual NIC, one as WAN, one as LAN, LAN goes to unmanaged switch. Connect up the AP (or a router running in AP mode) and you are done.

Hypervisor & managed switch allow more flexibility & capability, but not a requirement, but that does limits the location of the firewall.

 

[labixiaoxin]

I'm very disappointed with the wireless performance of the Eeero Max 7. With my phone, I was only able to achieve 380Mbps (1m from the router), whereas with an older Asus RT-AX88U, I consistently got 850Mbps under the same conditions. While the wired performance of the Eeero Max 7 is solid, delivering a consistent 2550Mbps, the wireless speeds fall far short of expectations.

I also spoke with a third-party installer at my friend's place, and he confirmed that this poor wireless performance seems to be common with the Eero Max 7. In all of his installations, the maximum wireless speed reached was around 600Mbps.

I will certainly opt for the Eeero Max 7 when I recontract the 10Gbps plan.

did U manage to To Resolve the lousy wirelesss performance with your eero max 7? I having same issue

 

[yosemi]

No, you still need a router.

1. Simple option:
ONU+Mini PC with SFP+ ports running pfSense/OPNsense (or other router with SFP+ ports) --> Managed Switch (optional)

2. More complicated option --> using managed switch to separate WAN/LAN using VLAN, for some special use cases.
ONU+ Managed switch with SFP+ ports --> Router with SFP+ ports (including Mini PC with SFP+ ports running pfSense/OPNsense)

Saw ths online, didnt know got such method lol

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1D94y1A76Z/?spm_id_from=333.788.recommend_more_video.-1

maybe i will try

ONU -> xike L2 switch(WAN VLAN) > Pfsense WAN port.

The Pfsense LAN port > xike L2 switch (VLAN2) >

xike L2 switch (VLAN2) > My PC

 

[Proximus]

I'm currently having static IP and just recon to the 10G plan. But I noticed there wasn't any option for me to select if I want to continue having static IP.
Anyone knows if they will call and ask? Or I have to re-subscribe to static IP later on in my new plan.

I was wondering the same. Did you managed to get an answer from VQ?

 

[SKinny86]

I was wondering the same. Did you managed to get an answer from VQ?

When they whatsapp me I checked with them, they say as per their record static IP remain same.

 

[Proximus]

When they whatsapp me I checked with them, they say as per their record static IP remain same.

hmmm.... the CS told me that I have to call in on the day of installation to sign up for the static IP. My installation is this Friday.

 

[spectral]

Just received the ONT for 10G upgrade. Was expecting Huawei OptiXstar HN8010Ts-20 but received the Fiberhome ONR/T, so large in size.

 

[zz123456789]

i heard some people are saying viewquest dont have ipv6. true?

 

[omelet]

Just received the ONT for 10G upgrade. Was expecting Huawei OptiXstar HN8010Ts-20 but received the Fiberhome ONR/T, so large in size.

Received the Fiberhome as well. Too bad though, was hopping for the smaller huawei ONT like their current 1G ONT. Gonna change it to the SFP+ ONU anyway so doesn't matter for me...

 

[Proximus]

Gotten the Fiberhome too. Not a deal breaker for me as I am able to hide with my TV console.

 

[spectral]

Received the Fiberhome as well. Too bad though, was hopping for the smaller huawei ONT like their current 1G ONT. Gonna change it to the SFP+ ONU anyway so doesn't matter for me...

true, already pre-ordered the onu from vq store. waiting for it...