Do you have the option to modify your router?
Do you have the option to modify your router?
I recall some information from here but it’s hard to locate. I’m trying to determine if I can modify my router since I don’t have much control over it. Updating it isn’t the only issue. The device is a Calix Blast u4, specifically the GigaSpire BLAST u4 model. It’s compact, modern, and delivers strong performance. This model features a new generation EDGE System with the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology (802.11ax). Key specs include a 4x4 Wi-Fi 6 antenna setup, supporting both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands, two GigE LAN ports, one GigE WAN port, and a USB 3.0 Type A connection. It also offers improved PUF security and is managed via Calix Support Cloud.
It seems the Calix Blast u4 is mainly a router, not a combined modem/router device. Your ISP must support it. Generally, you can use any router you prefer. I haven’t heard of an ISP forcing you to use their specific router. Usually, the modem is the focus here. If you’re paying for a monthly service from your ISP’s router, you should ask them to remove that charge. Often, both devices are replaced with your own equipment in such situations.
The grey box is likely the modem, as it connects directly to the internet outside and is linked to the router upstairs.
I just spoke with the installer. He mentioned I can easily switch the router. If I replace it more than twice, I might need to contact them to reset the ONT. I’m also experiencing bad pings between 27 and 35 on fiber. He advised that should be under 10, so I’m not worried about what’s happening now.
You don’t specify your speed, but I want to emphasize that with Gigabit you must verify the router supports Gigabit NAT. Otherwise, you should aim for the full bandwidth. Just owning Gigabit Ethernet isn’t sufficient—you need details about WAN to LAN and LAN to WAN performance. I’m pointing this out since many people purchase a new router expecting it to deliver Gigabit speeds but end up finding limitations.
Currently I’m experiencing 500mbps upload/download speeds. Upcoming changes will bring 2.5g connectivity soon. The house is small—about 1400 sq.ft, essentially a bungalow. Only one user inside. 2.5g would require hardwired connections for my desktop and NAS, with wireless setups for the rest. Around 10 devices are connected wirelessly, and about 10 are hardwired. Would you suggest anything? I’m flexible on budget, aiming for $500–600. My current router is a D-Link DIR-890L Ultra AC3200, which has worked well before switching to a Calix model.
You might need to create a PFSense unit, as most consumer routers can't match its performance, and business gear tends to be costly.
SO something like this? https://www.amazon.ca/ASUS-GT-AX11000-Tr...r=8-2&th=1
From the images it looks like the WAN port only supports 1Gbps. The 2.5 Gbps port seems intended for the LAN. To achieve 2.5 Gbps speeds from your ISP, you’ll need an ONT with a 2.5G or faster port and a router that can handle NAT at 2.5 Gbps or higher—ideally one with a WAN port meeting that requirement.