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Using a Freebox on an Orange fiber connection?

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PapyPierre -  
 PapyPierre -
Hello everyone,

Thank you to anyone who will respond to me; the Orange equipment is not suitable for fiber and even less for TV. The channel switching (even on RJ45 relay) is much slower than the same Free configuration. I wonder if it's possible to use Free equipment, which is definitely faster.
Best regards
PapyPierre

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    Mekthoub Posted messages 4136 Status Contributor 1 241
     
    Hi!

    No. Each ISP has its own box, which is the only one that works.

    Besides, I don't understand what you're saying: "the Orange equipment is not suitable for fiber and even less for TV." Yes, it is perfectly suitable, much better than the Freebox... And especially for TV, which is of much higher quality: A little better for all channels, and significantly better for HD+ channels (unfortunately still quite rare).

    Orange fiber is ranked 4th in the quality of HD channels, while Free is 6th and last...
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    1. PapyPierre
       
      Hello Mekthoud,

      Thank you for your response, it is clear and precise. I will now share my experience with you. Many people connect their Box to the Player via CPL. Configured this way, it is normal that it creates problems, even though Free, for obvious commercial reasons, sells this mode. Here’s what I did: I brought double-shielded RJ45 cables from the USA for all my connections. Moreover, I connect directly to the incoming wires, so there is zero loss. My intention is not to give you a lesson, far from it. It is just for those who will read this message to have a simple and effective solution.
      Thanks again, Mekthoud, and by the grace of God (wink)
      Best regards
      PapyPierre
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    2. Mekthoub Posted messages 4136 Status Contributor 1 241
       
      Yes: Powerline is the embodiment of evil.

      But no: There's no need to bring your Ethernet cables from the USA. Any Ethernet cable on the market, starting from category 5e cables (which they've all been for the past 10 years), will serve you exactly the same purpose... Up to 949 Mbps without any problem!
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      1. PapyPierre > Mekthoub Posted messages 4136 Status Contributor
         
        Hello, thank you Mekthoub; the cables are like me old, I've been using the internet for over thirty years if I'm not mistaken. Back then, there were only MSN and AOL, I chose MSN and then followed the evolution. I must admit my experience with Orange fiber was more than disappointing. The channels change too slowly. It’s clear that the people at Orange even shocked me; I am disabled and on oxygen, and those people pushed me. They shouted when I asked them to install a second player; they imposed an old one on me, with hard drives that did not match my order... That’s my experience with Orange. I remember a time when, when I was younger, the technicians were still passionate. Thanks to the help of a willing man, I reprogrammed the modem chip under his guidance. After that, everything worked perfectly and faster; we were on DOS and I had an assembler (program in machine language). Who is the best for fiber? Please.
        Best regards
        PapyPierre
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    3. Mekthoub Posted messages 4136 Status Contributor 1 241
       
      Thirty years: Are you sure? Because MSN was born just twenty years ago, on August 24, 1995... ;-)

      Otherwise, the best for fiber depends on who is available in your area. Assuming that all providers are present, I would say that Bouygues FTTH fiber is the best of all (best speed, best TV, and lowest price). The problem is: Are you eligible? Bouygues is just a small operator that has only covered a few cities...
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      1. PapyPierre > Mekthoub Posted messages 4136 Status Contributor
         
        Hello Mekthoub,
        Thank you for your information, unfortunately I am only eligible for SFR and Orange.
        Best regards,
        PapyPierre
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  2. Mekthoub Posted messages 4136 Status Contributor 1 241
     
    > I am only eligible for SFR and Orange.

    So both are very close in HD TV quality (3rd and 4th). SFR is cheaper, but has old, poorly designed boxes and very outdated and poor wifi. Orange is more expensive, has a relatively recent box, with much better wifi.

    SFR offers either 100, 300, or 1000 Mbits/s depending on the location (most often 300 Mbits/s). Orange offers 100, 300, or 500 Mbits/s everywhere but depending on the subscription taken...

    In any case, it's certain: None of these boxes come close to the Freebox Revolution... But there's no point in hoping to be able to use it!
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    1. PapyPierre
       
      Hello Mekthoub,
      Thank you for all your answers, best wishes for your future endeavors.
      Best regards
      PapyPierre
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