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Vodafone Gigabox, Mesh and VOIP

  • 25-01-2020 6:49pm
    #1
    p15353
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭


    I’ve just got the Gigabox on Vodafone. Have to say disappointed in the Wi-Fi range compared to the previous Eir F2000 (and that wasn’t good)

    Can anyone confirm if The Orbi or TP-Link Mesh systems will work with the gigabox and if so what are settings for gigabox please? I can’t replace the gigabox entirely as I have and need VOIP sadly.

    If using the Gigabox with a mesh, do all Ethernet ports in the Gigabox become unusable also?

    Thanks a lot

    Declan


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  • #2
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    I would connect Orbi as primary router and Gigabox as a "slave" with port forwarding for VOIP


  • #3
    p15353
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭p15353


    Thanks Alec76

    I've read that having the Gigabox as a slave disables the VOIP??


  • #4
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    p15353 wrote: »
    Thanks Alec76

    I've read that having the Gigabox as a slave disables the VOIP??
    That's what you need port forwarding for.


  • #5
    p15353
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭p15353


    Thanks again

    I'm inclined toward the TP-Link Deco M9 Mesh instead of the Orbi....would you know if that'll also work and maintain the VOIP (just before I shell out for it)?

    I've never done port forwarding (not great at all on networking as I'm sure is obvious).

    Ok to ask for guidance here once bought?

    Appreciate this


  • #6
    dam099
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭dam099


    alec76 wrote: »
    That's what you need port forwarding for.

    Have you actually got VOIP working with Vodafone FTTH doing this?

    It seems the Vodafone router creates 2 WAN connections so its more complicated than just port forwarding, see this thread

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=112308859

    (Refers to TV but believe the VOIP is also on the second WAN as well).


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  • #7
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    No , I only have Eir FTTH.
    Why would you need second WAN for VOIP?


  • #8
    dam099
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭dam099


    alec76 wrote: »
    No , I only have Eir FTTH.
    Why would you need second WAN for VOIP?

    Not sure but believe its so they can ensure QOS for VOIP and IPTV.

    No-one here seems to have been able to get Vodafone IPTV or VOIP working when connecting a 3rd party router directly to the ONT.


  • #9
    p15353
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭p15353


    what would disadvantage be to connect the MESH to the Gigabox? Speed?

    Does anyone have experience with the TP-LInk Deco M9 MESH or the Orbi? Particularly interested in speeds and parental controls


  • #10
    R3laX
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭R3laX


    I have Orbi and Gigabox, but Orbi is in AP mode (cuts features that Orbi offers, so I can't say anything about parental control, sorry) with disabled WiFi on Gigabox (the only change I made in it). I never chased speed really, range/stable connection was something I was looking for. But I ran a quick test recently via wired connection from one of the 'satellites' which yielded around 400Mb down and 200Mb up which is fine by me as things that require all that Gigabox can offer are directly wired. All settings are pretty much default. I do have at least 20 devices connected at all times with variable usage.


  • #11
    p15353
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭p15353


    p15353 wrote: »
    I’ve just got the Gigabox on Vodafone. Have to say disappointed in the Wi-Fi range compared to the previous Eir F2000 (and that wasn’t good)

    Can anyone confirm if The Orbi or TP-Link Mesh systems will work with the gigabox and if so what are settings for gigabox please? I can’t replace the gigabox entirely as I have and need VOIP sadly.

    If using the Gigabox with a mesh, do all Ethernet ports in the Gigabox become unusable also?

    Thanks a lot

    Declan

    Hi again

    Can anyone advise if they have used the Orbi with the Gigabox and retained VOIP?

    Declan


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  • #12
    R3laX
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭R3laX


    All you'd disable is WiFi on the Gigabox (you don't even need to do that technically, just don't use it), leaving all other functionality in it and Orbi in AP mode. Since Orbi will be in AP mode - its functions will be limited.


  • #13
    p15353
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭p15353


    R3laX wrote: »
    All you'd disable is WiFi on the Gigabox (you don't even need to do that technically, just don't use it), leaving all other functionality in it and Orbi in AP mode. Since Orbi will be in AP mode - its functions will be limited.

    Thanks R3IaX

    I’ve ordered ORBI but really need it for parental controls. Is there a way to have VOIP on the Gigabox and retain parental controls from ORBI?


  • #14
    R3laX
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭R3laX


    I do not think so.


  • #15
    p15353
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭p15353


    Thnak you!


  • #16
    dam099
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭dam099


    p15353 wrote: »
    Thanks R3IaX

    I’ve ordered ORBI but really need it for parental controls. Is there a way to have VOIP on the Gigabox and retain parental controls from ORBI?

    It should be possible to do (but you may have issues with double NAT, though they can be mitigated using DMZ).

    I dont use those particular devices but have a similar setup with the older Vodafone HG659 and a Synology router (which also has decent parental controls).

    I have them on different subnets, HG659 is 192.168.0.1 and Synology is 192.168.1.1 on LAN (and 192.168.0.20 on its WAN connection to the HG659)

    On the HG659 I have switched off DHCP and WiFi and set the Synology's IP as the DMZ (with no other forwarding of ports, thats all done on the Synology to other devices on the network such as the PC)

    I have configured the Synology's Internet settings as manual and entered the IP as 192.168.0.20 (a fixed IP to the HG659) subnet mask same as the HG659 and gateway as 192.168.0.1

    The Synology gives out 192.168.1.XX IP addresses to all client devices and handles the routing, parental controls work as set on it.

    The VOIP port on the HG659 still functions normally in this setup.

    I am not a gamer but the kids play Fortnite etc and don't complain of much issues, when I test the Xbox network connection it says Open NAT (no specific action taken by me to achieve that other than the DMZ as referenced above, the Synology shows some UPNP opened ports).


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