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What is Fibre-To-The-Room (FTTR) and how is it different from mesh WiFi?

In essence, FTTR and mesh WiFi both tackle coverage issues in areas with weak connections. But they do differ in terms of setup, performance, cost and...

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How do I change my WiFi 7 (HG8145B7N) or WiFi 6 (HG8145X6) devices from working as an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) to a router/mesh node?

By default, the WiFi 7 (Huawei HG8145B7N) and WiFi 6 (HG8145X6) devices work as a wireless Optical Network Terminal (ONT) or a 2-in-1 device which com...

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What is the difference between the mesh WiFi and Fibre-To-The-Room (FTTR)?

In essence, FTTR and mesh WiFi both tackle coverage issues by strategically placing child or satellite nodes in areas with weak connections. The key d...

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How does a mesh node improve my home WiFi experience?

A mesh node extends your home WiFi coverage. When you place a mesh node in a WiFi dead zone, the node will capture and broadcast the wireless signal o...

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How do I change my WiFi 6 (HG8145X6) device from working as a Optical Network Terminal (ONT) to a router/mesh node?

By default, the WiFi 6 (Huawei HG8145X6) device works as a wireless Optical Network Terminal (ONT) or a 2-in-1 device which combines router and Optica...

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How does Mesh WiFi extend my WiFi coverage?

When you place a mesh node in a WiFi dead zone, the node will capture and broadcast the wireless signal and speed of your router to hard-to-reach corn...

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What are the LAN ports and how many LAN ports does my device have?

Also known as ethernet ports, LAN ports allow your device(s) to connect to the network via a wired connection which typically yields higher speeds. Re...

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What is an Optical Network Unit (ONU)?

The Optical Network Unit (ONU) connects to the fibre termination point via an optical fibre cable. It then connects to your router through an ethernet...

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Will my entire house be able to get WiFi?

Whole-home WiFi coverage depends on the size of your house and the number of mesh nodes you have. The more mesh nodes, the wider the coverage. Actual ...

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Are your devices compatible with each other?

All our Huawei devices are compatible with each other except the WiFi 5 router (Huawei HG8145V5) and older devices of other brands that have been disc...

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What are the LAN ports and how many LAN ports does my device have?

Also known as ethernet ports, LAN ports allow your device(s) to connect to the network via a wired connection which typically yields higher speeds. Re...