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Eero Pro router with Nokia ONT
Hello, I've recently been advised in this forum that I could use a 3rd-party modem instead of the T3200. (The reason for the change is a rather complicated setup that still relies on an old coppe...
You really need to do your research to find which Switches/Routers will work directly with a SFP version of the ONT and get rid of the limitations of that box by removing it.
The SFP ONT is a direct replacement for the white wall mounted box that will hook into either your 3200 directly or any third party routeing / switching appliance THAT SUPPORTS IT.
Finding gear that is verified to support it is hit and miss due to fact that either you get lucky and own something that supports it, or you have to research online to find it. You do not want to just go out and buy the best switch/router and assume it will work unless its confirmed that it will. Couple this with the fact ISP's don't like you messing with their standardization and the more people that post these things publicly the more chance it will be (intentionally) broken with future firmware updates.
Sure, if Telus make the SFP ONT available. But all of the quality routers I have tested work with the currently available Nokia ONT (connecting and re-booting in sequence) seamlessly (other then turning off QoS). So no need for the SFP ONT, and Telus have many Nokia's. Routers including the highly rated TP-Link AX Wifi routers and Ubiquiti routers. Always best to use Telus for their strength - the WAN connection, and leave the LAN up to the owner and his well documented router. Yes you can use Telus for a simple LAN (they sell TV and VOIP as well), just get their wifi router. But once you start building your LAN out, particularly with wifi you are playing into their weakness. The technician you speak to may or may not know much about LAN topology. Recognize what you are paying for - the WAN connection and the TV and Phone boxes - for the rest of the LAN you are on your own. Telus do not sell LAN configuration services.
