The, app-based config setup didn't work for me (IOS version of app, Vodafone fibre). So gave up on this silly app config stuff, got out an ethernet cable and pc and did it old school 192.168.3.1 via the console. Worked then. But if you are not confident with doing router config DO BOT BUY!

Apart from that it seems to work well. Minor Irritation is that the power cables aver very short. Maybe something to do with the Ethernet over Power (which didn't work in my place anyway).

Beware the Huawei support number. Option 1 for modems and routers "Huawei branded routers and modems are customised to service providers requirements. Please dial...view more The, app-based config setup didn't work for me (IOS version of app, Vodafone fibre). So gave up on this silly app config stuff, got out an ethernet cable and pc and did it old school 192.168.3.1 via the console. Worked then. But if you are not confident with doing router config DO BOT BUY!

Apart from that it seems to work well. Minor Irritation is that the power cables aver very short. Maybe something to do with the Ethernet over Power (which didn't work in my place anyway).

Beware the Huawei support number. Option 1 for modems and routers "Huawei branded routers and modems are customised to service providers requirements. Please dial 0800xxxxxx for Spark, 0800xxxxxx for Vodafone", etc. No way to talk with anyone.

But this isn't a Telco provided modem, I just paid nearly $400 for it! Oh well, try Voda and I have to say the support person really tried hard but they had no info on the Q2 on their knowledge base and couldn't connect remotely.

Now it is up and running I will probably never have to bother with it again.

Uses powerline LAN to connect the three units as well as a lan connection for extra speed if you want to set up that way. One issue I had was the setup. At first I attempted to use the mobile app, but that did not provide the options required to set up the spark fibre correctly. I had to use a PC connected to the system to do this, however once done the rest of the setup was very easy. Speed is good and the drop outs we used to experience on TVNZ on demand have gone. Coverage with three units is excellent with two units on one level of our house and the other unit downstairs.
...view more Uses powerline LAN to connect the three units as well as a lan connection for extra speed if you want to set up that way. One issue I had was the setup. At first I attempted to use the mobile app, but that did not provide the options required to set up the spark fibre correctly. I had to use a PC connected to the system to do this, however once done the rest of the setup was very easy. Speed is good and the drop outs we used to experience on TVNZ on demand have gone. Coverage with three units is excellent with two units on one level of our house and the other unit downstairs.
Only downside is each unit only has three LAN ports, and if you use one port to connect to a LAN then really you only have two free ports per device.
The other issue was our vodafone TV stopped working as soon as these were installed. I had to change the DNS from the Spark netsafe default to another one,and then the TV box wored fine again.

Recommended by someone very focussed on data speeds. That's fine, but I also make a lot of voice calls on cloud based phone systems for my home-office work. This router has no SIP ALG function, which is a must for clear call quality for your voice calls. Disabling SIP ALG is possible on even low grade routers so its a mystery why they don't include this. Huawei Customer Support had no solution. I've raised 2 cases and also gone through Huawei NZ to find a solution. Product will need to be replaced. Only good for those who need fast data and are not making calls from their laptop softphone or wifi. Recommended by someone very focussed on data speeds. That's fine, but I also make a lot of voice calls on cloud based phone systems for my home-office work. This router has no SIP ALG function, which is a must for clear call quality for your voice calls. Disabling SIP ALG is possible on even low grade routers so its a mystery why they don't include this. Huawei Customer Support had no solution. I've raised 2 cases and also gone through Huawei NZ to find a solution. Product will need to be replaced. Only good for those who need fast data and are not making calls from their laptop softphone or wifi.

Despite it's claim, the powerline network performance is pretty poor with slower connection speed than my previous tp-link AV500 setup.
The WMM slows my TV WiFi to be around 2Mbps, which doesn't happen if I switch back to using my old router.
Apart from the TV that clashes with the WMM, my phone also slows down to less than 170Mbps as oppose to speed just shy of 500Mbps when using my phone to test for speed.

Spoke to their customer services, they basically knows nothing, and tried to send me to 2degree's tech support.
I just cannot with good conscience recommend this product. Despite it's claim, the powerline network performance is pretty poor with slower connection speed than my previous tp-link AV500 setup.
The WMM slows my TV WiFi to be around 2Mbps, which doesn't happen if I switch back to using my old router.
Apart from the TV that clashes with the WMM, my phone also slows down to less than 170Mbps as oppose to speed just shy of 500Mbps when using my phone to test for speed.

Spoke to their customer services, they basically knows nothing, and tried to send me to 2degree's tech support.
I just cannot with good conscience recommend this product.

See my previous 1-star review as was stumped why only base would work. Happy to amend to 5 Star. Issues were caused by the non-removal of the Vodafone router (thanks to an online forum and Huawei for the help - I had ended up with a NAT issue as a result). This system is designed as a full replacement ie remove the ISP router. Once that was gone I was able to configure using the settings on the second image on this page (would reject while it was there). The base unit I now plugged in direct to the ONT in the garage with my switches in the plan ports on the Q2. Then the two additional units the closer one first mid house which took a bit of...view more See my previous 1-star review as was stumped why only base would work. Happy to amend to 5 Star. Issues were caused by the non-removal of the Vodafone router (thanks to an online forum and Huawei for the help - I had ended up with a NAT issue as a result). This system is designed as a full replacement ie remove the ISP router. Once that was gone I was able to configure using the settings on the second image on this page (would reject while it was there). The base unit I now plugged in direct to the ONT in the garage with my switches in the plan ports on the Q2. Then the two additional units the closer one first mid house which took a bit of juggling then the 3rd one on the other side of the house. By late last night, everything was showing excellent signal everywhere. 3 happy gamers all going strong. The app works well on my android phone and gives plenty of info but the web interface may help better eg set fixed range (default 192.168.3.1). Mose devices in the house a quick reboot had them get onto the correct range.

~ Original Review ~
Settings in image above will not accept. Plug-in base unit and all fine. Plugin any second unit and all wired PC in house will struggle with streams stuttering and download speeds crashed from 1.4mb to a few kb. Pings fine. Tested now a few days and unless store able to help will end up returning which is disappointing. Will update if store can fix.

By: Quinny 14/07/20

Verified Owner

I have no problem to setup this router with my spark UFB. the app works like a charm. I have to say you do need proper knowledge to perform the setup. wireless coverage is good, for a two Storey house. I found that it will improve the speed if you plug the mesh AP directly to the power outlet on the wall rather than a power board. I have no problem to setup this router with my spark UFB. the app works like a charm. I have to say you do need proper knowledge to perform the setup. wireless coverage is good, for a two Storey house. I found that it will improve the speed if you plug the mesh AP directly to the power outlet on the wall rather than a power board.

Easy start with APP configuration for about 3mins, and plug in the other two units in the place where you want it to be, these 3 units build the link by themselves, and you can easily check the setting, performance and optimize in the mobile APP. These units link about 30 devices in my house, and everyone are happy about that. And the value is so good as well. Great product. Easy start with APP configuration for about 3mins, and plug in the other two units in the place where you want it to be, these 3 units build the link by themselves, and you can easily check the setting, performance and optimize in the mobile APP. These units link about 30 devices in my house, and everyone are happy about that. And the value is so good as well. Great product.

Does what it says on the tin *and nothing else*. In particular, this system cannot bridge onto another network so if you need to use another router to get access to the internet you can be stuck with an extra layer of NAT, which can prevent some network applications from working.

Other than that, it works pretty well and is pretty cheap. Does what it says on the tin *and nothing else*. In particular, this system cannot bridge onto another network so if you need to use another router to get access to the internet you can be stuck with an extra layer of NAT, which can prevent some network applications from working.

Other than that, it works pretty well and is pretty cheap.

very good product. my home wifi gets a very good signal and fast connection everywhere now. very good product. my home wifi gets a very good signal and fast connection everywhere now.

They work great - good internet connection coverage over entire property They work great - good internet connection coverage over entire property

I have had this mesh system for a while and like it. I wish the Pbtech installation video was around when I bought it as the suggestion of configuring the mesh router to connect straight into the Chorus fibre box (ONT) is really helpful. It gave a slight increase in speed and removes clutter. I have had this mesh system for a while and like it. I wish the Pbtech installation video was around when I bought it as the suggestion of configuring the mesh router to connect straight into the Chorus fibre box (ONT) is really helpful. It gave a slight increase in speed and removes clutter.

Great device. So good in fact that as it optimises it's connection/channel it improves other wifi signals at home also. My Arlo cameras have all increased in connection since I installed it.

Only negatives are that it wants to connect to the internet via the WAN port for the lights to say connection established, rather than as a sub device and there are only two LAN ports (So I have to have small switches everywhere). Other than that it's great! Great device. So good in fact that as it optimises it's connection/channel it improves other wifi signals at home also. My Arlo cameras have all increased in connection since I installed it.

Only negatives are that it wants to connect to the internet via the WAN port for the lights to say connection established, rather than as a sub device and there are only two LAN ports (So I have to have small switches everywhere). Other than that it's great!