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.

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

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.

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.

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.

I brought this product due to good reviews. However, it worked for three weeks, and then all of a sudden, 30mbps speed dropped to 2mbps and 0.5mbps uploading speed. I checked my service provided and cables, and to my surprise, everything is fine after I change this Q2 Pro out for a Tp-Link pocket. I am a bit heartbroken.

In the process of request for a return... I brought this product due to good reviews. However, it worked for three weeks, and then all of a sudden, 30mbps speed dropped to 2mbps and 0.5mbps uploading speed. I checked my service provided and cables, and to my surprise, everything is fine after I change this Q2 Pro out for a Tp-Link pocket. I am a bit heartbroken.

In the process of request for a return...

So far so good, it certainly improves the household coverage, which other cheaper Wi-Fi extenders failed to do adequately. Does not give any better speed than the Wireless speed coming in.
One issue I have is that we are on Vodafone Wireless Wi-Fi, so now 2 different Huawei Wi-Fi's running in tandem which does give some crossover issues. Not sure if this can be resolved or not. So far so good, it certainly improves the household coverage, which other cheaper Wi-Fi extenders failed to do adequately. Does not give any better speed than the Wireless speed coming in.
One issue I have is that we are on Vodafone Wireless Wi-Fi, so now 2 different Huawei Wi-Fi's running in tandem which does give some crossover issues. Not sure if this can be resolved or not.

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.

This system replaces your ISP supplied router, and the primary unit of the 3 plugs straight into your ONT. You'll need to know a bit about how your ISP formats their login details and network settings, and have the know-how to input the right details in the right places (or get someone who knows to do it for you). That's the hardest part about setting these up and the rest is extremely easy. I like that it replaces the ISP router - it removes a potential point of failure as well as a potential bottleneck, and the old Wifi network disappears along with the router to save confusion, and to prevent devices from hopping back onto the old Wifi...view more This system replaces your ISP supplied router, and the primary unit of the 3 plugs straight into your ONT. You'll need to know a bit about how your ISP formats their login details and network settings, and have the know-how to input the right details in the right places (or get someone who knows to do it for you). That's the hardest part about setting these up and the rest is extremely easy. I like that it replaces the ISP router - it removes a potential point of failure as well as a potential bottleneck, and the old Wifi network disappears along with the router to save confusion, and to prevent devices from hopping back onto the old Wifi without you noticing

The 2 remote routers can mesh with the primary unit in 3 ways: Using Wi-Fi, using PLC (which is where the routers use your mains power lines as a network connection), or if you have network wiring in your house you can connect the routers to each other using network cables. Once they're all plugged in (with or without network cables) the routers decide for themselves which is the best method to use for the mesh, and they may even blend PLC and Wi-Fi which Huawei calls 'Hybrid' mode. Nice to see they're making great use of PLC technology and seamlessly integrating it with WiFi to give the most versatility and speed

It's also great that you can plug certain devices directly into the routers with a network cable. This is handy if you have one router behind the TV as it enables you to hard wire the TV, games console etc for more speed and better reliability. If you work from home you can put one router on your office desk and hard wire the PC and printer (if they have network ports too). The only problem I've discovered is that the mobile app doesn't indicate when it's using the ethernet cable for the mesh when it's connected. You have to either log into the remote router's web interface to see it, or just trust that it's actually working (which mine did without issue)

Replaced an existing Spark MESH system. Has better coverage for my house. Inclusion of ethernet over power cuts down on multiple devices I was having to use prior. Rather minimal on the configuration but fine for the average person. Replaced an existing Spark MESH system. Has better coverage for my house. Inclusion of ethernet over power cuts down on multiple devices I was having to use prior. Rather minimal on the configuration but fine for the average person.