What type of router is used for fiber optic?

Currently, there are several Wi-Fi routers on the market that are compatible with fiber optics, the most recommended of which is the Netgear N750 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router (WNDR4000) which according to PCMAG resulted as the most efficient among its competitors.

Is a fibre router different?

Fiber offers a super fast Internet connection and does so by sending pulses of infrared light through an optical fiber cable. A fiber optic router is able to get all of the fiber optic speed through to your network, whereas a non-fiber router isn’t equipped for that.

Can I use an ADSL modem/router on fibre?

The title of your post is misleading by the way, because you were actually talking about an ADSL (2+) Modem /Router. You can actually use any Router of your choice on Fibre, but you need to use a vDSL Modem – note the distinction. The DSLAM in the Cabinet will not like an ADSL modem connected to it.

Can I use a copper router on fibre?

You can actually use any Router of your choice on Fibre, but you need to use a vDSL Modem – note the distinction. The DSLAM in the Cabinet will not like an ADSL modem connected to it! When your Fibre was “installed” the engineer should have carried out a series of tests which would include the Copper all the way to the exchange.

How can I use multiple ADSL lines on my Network?

There are a number of ways in which you can use multiple ADSL or ADSL2+ lines, by employing: 1 true ADSL, ADSL2+ or fibre broadband bonding, which is available from Sharedband, Eclipse Internet and Evolving Networks 2 a dual/multi-WAN router with load balancing capabilities 3 a dual/multi-WAN router with ‘fail over’ or ‘fail back’ capabilities.

How many ADSL/ADSL2+ modems can I connect to my router?

These incorporate more than one WAN input so can be connected to two or more ADSL/ADSL2+ modems.