Explain the new fiber modem/router please?

[ankh]

Can you post a reference for the setup for the device that will replace the Fusion modem/router?
I'm waiting on the installer, I'll ask him/her, but I'd rather have a readable reference.

[joeyyung911]

https://wiki.sonic.net/wiki/Pace_5268AC

[ankh]

So we keep the same hardware device, the Pace 5268, when we switch from Fusion to fiber?
No need to worry about settings then.

[miken]

The closest thing to a modem on Fiber would be the ONT, which is supplied for free with the service. https://wiki.sonic.net/wiki/Adtran_411

A router is still needed for firewall/NAT purposes, where the 5268AC would come into play. No changes to the settings, should just plug and play with the new setup.

[ankh]

Nope. That's not what we got. What's the source you're relying on?

Sonic installed a gadget referred to as a "Residential Gateway" that provides wifi, four Ethernet ports and a phone jack. It replaces the old Pace hardware (or rather it will once we get the home Ethernet and telephone (Cat5e) wiring connected to it.

[miken]

You probably got a SmartRG (https://wiki.sonic.net/wiki/SmartRG_SR515ac). It's a newer product, although similar specifications, ports, etc.

[ankh]

OK. I guess I ask Support to configure it to match our old Pace, then swap it in.

[ankh]

The connection from fiber via wifi is pretty weak with the gateway device (SR515AC) located next to the ONT under the house in the crawlspace:
Your download speed is 8.65 Mbps
Your upload speed is 2.11 Mbps


Drilled a hole in the floor and moved the Gateway thing up into the living space.

Hmmm.

Latency Test Error

Could not connect to the test server. A firewall could be blocking the connection or the server might be having some issues. Please try again later.

[ankh]

The old bonded Fusion connection is still working fine though.

[ankh]

Support said the older Pace has a somewhat stronger wifi radio and should work with the new fiber connection, just connect it up -- but no joy after connecting the ONT to port labeled for ONT on the older Pace device.
Power cycled everything but nothin' happening.

Back on the bonded fusion connection now.