I intend to set up an outdoor bridge from a client's house to the office approx 80m away. In between is a line of smallish trees roughly the same height as the two buildings. Client is on 4G.Could I have recommendations for Outdoor AP & bridge which are good performers but won't break the bank? I'd prefer a web interface setup over an Ubuqiti-like software installation if possible. Thanks.
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Outdoor Wireless Bridge reccomendations?
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Draytek - Enable all lan ports without vlans
Hey all,I've managed to pickup a Draytek Vigor 2860n for $10 due to no lan ports working apparently.I factory reset, connected via wifi as, yes no lan ports would wor.However, I've discovered that I have to enable the lan ports in the webui and they'll link with the pc, but the issue I'm getting stuck with is that I want them all to be on the same lan, but it won't enable them unless they're on their own vlan.Is this intended or am I missing something? I'd like to think I'm pretty okay with technology but I can see this is definately an advanced router and my first time playing with something like this.Cheers
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Is there a keystone adapter for PDL Iconic wall faceplate?
Hey folks,I'm wiring up a new house and have sourced some CAT8 keystone modules. We are planing on using the PDL Iconic range for switches and powerpoints but i can't find any reference to keystone in their catalog. They did supply one for the old 600 series.I did find this one here, but it doesn't mention keystonePDL319MKC adaptor RJ Tyco Krone Siemon, 10Pkhttp://www.pdl.co.nz/Trade/Products/ProductDetail?catno=PDL319MKCThough it does look quite similar to the PDL615MKC which does say it's for keystoneshttps://www.se.com/nz/en/product/PDL615MKCWH/keystone-data-jack-clip%3B-white/Someone must have attempted this before?
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landline in the router
Gidday, I've got a router with a landline that isnt as good as my previous one from my first isp,I want to use my old fritzbox 7490 which has a better wireless range and also a landline in port.So the question is i want the settings in my new modem Gigabot ac1600 for the landline at least to be the same as the old modem. Ive checked with slingshot and they don't support my previous router for land line purposes.
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QNAP TS-431XeU rackmount NAS
I am considering buying one of these and am interested in feedback please.QNAP TS-431XeU
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Unifi home network WiFi slow
Hi folks,So we've got a home network setup as follows:ONT cat 6 cabled to Netcomm NF18ACV routerRouter cat 6 cabled to UnifiUS-8-60W PoE Gigabit managed switchStar configuration Cat 6 network cables. 3 are wall sockets, 2 are Unifi Inwall APs powered by the switch.SSID for the Netcomm router and the 2 APs are the same with same password so devices can easily switch over when you're moving around. Everything is working as expected, solid WiFi signals everywhere. We have a gigabit fibre connection and all wired PCs plugged into the wall sockets are speed testing at 900-1100 Mbps.This is where the problems kick in. My wife and I have huawei P8 phones which are getting awful connection speeds even with solid signal. I can stand right next to the router and still get bad speeds. To clarify this, web pages take an age to load, if I run a speedtest (usually through fast.com) it sits on 0 for a long time then randomly jumps up to 20 or 30 then back to 0. Apple devices don't seem to have as much trouble, ipads streaming TV seem to be fine. We also have a couple of SmartVUs which we use to stream live TV and they stream at high res with no problems. We had a visitor with a laptop that was speedtesting at 125Mbps.So possibly just the phones? But other weird things:Samsung smart TV which is cat 6 cabled to one of the inwall APs, streams 1080p content without issue. But whenever you open Plex initially it can't find the server and you have to try a couple of times to do it. This also happens on one of the PCs. The TV also seems to have trouble browsing the internet and if you run a speedtest with it it does the same thing that the phones do. Sometimes it has issues reloading or downloading apps.Pretty unsure where to even start to diagnose this, any help would be much appreciated :)
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Well...a wireless bridge can work pretty good!
Small bit of backstory --- Back in Dec, 2019---- I went to visit a mates house.. who had just gotten fiber. While I was there... I looked towards where my house should be out on the horizon and I could see it...9km away. Jokingly, I said to my m8 ----you wouldn't mind beaming fiber over to my house would you? And he said ..sure why not?So as test setup--- ran out and bought a couple of PowerBeam 5AC Gen 2's and we started putting them up. Ran the wire to his connection ---- It worked! OMG--- I had 300Mbps at my house in a spot that will never see anything faster than ADSL2+ through normal ways (well maybe if 5G cell becomes a thing in the area).With the help of Troy, I setup my own account/connection at the ONT with Spark in my name..keep it legal and all.I wasn't finished though...i'm paying for 900/400 plan. It kinda nagged at me knowing there was more speed waiting/sitting there... if I only had better equipment..eh? Well ya know... what's a guy to do? Spend a little and upgrade to the airFiber 5XHD's. Initially I had ordered and received the af-5g30-s45 dish is pretty big. So I ended up going with the af-5g23-s45 and they yielded around 700Mbps. The af-5g30-s45's sat there waiting to be returned...well I figured..heck with it. I'll put one up here at my house (see if it makes a difference). If I was going to mount it, i'd have to upgrade the pole it would be mounted to --- I live in a pretty windy/gusty area. Well today the with some final adjustments to dish alignment the connection is hitting a solid 849 Mbps connection - 640Mbps down and 209.9Mbps Upload. Eventually, I will put the other af-5g30-s45 at the other end.I know to some this may not seem like a big deal...but to a guy not in a fiber zone...this is pretty exciting. I explained to the wife..this is much cheaper vs running a fiber cable to the house ;)Here is a link to pics. Not sure why but Spark SpeedTest doesn't give the best results. Other do though.https://photos.app.goo.gl/KMgrZNxfxCqnpx6y8 Cheers
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WiFI Range extenders
We are in a rural area where ADSL only is available. Our speeds are usually around 9-10Mbps using a Spark supplied HG659b modem. While this modem does need rebooting at times to regain dropped internet connection it does seem to do the job apart from the WiFi range on both bands not being the best. I recently bought a D Link DAP1650 range extender which (after a great deal of frustration setting up) I finally managed to get operating. However its extended range is disappointing on both bands but particularly the 5Ghz band which is supposed to be its strong point. The extender is situated around 5 metres from the HG659 in direct line of site with full WiFi strength. The area I am targeting is around 15m away through 2 walls (wood/gib - no concrete) and while the extended signal is stronger than the original HG659 (on 2.4Ghz) it is not that much better. I have tried shifting the extender to different locations but it doesn't seem to make much difference. Are these D Link extenders any good or can someone recommend a better setup?
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Unifi dnsmasq. - what does this option do in controller
Anyone know what actually happens when you hit the use dnsmasq option for dhcp in the unifi controller?Does it ignore anything in the config.gateway.json and read dhcp-host entries from a dnsmasq file in the etc/dnsmasq.d folder?
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The router guide - what is best.
I keep seeing these threads on Geekzone and since I am a bit of a router horde (the Edgerouter for me is by-far the best) I thought I'd better make a thread with mine and others experiences, and what works best for the average home dependant on some situations, budget, features and ease of use and include other experiences in an easy to find and Google place.A note on consumer grade routers: Most are overpriced garbage. I'm yet to find a router in the consumer market (with the exception of the Ubiquiti AmpliFi) that can outperform a "enterprise grade" solution on both price and performance. Don't get sucked in. The word "Gaming" is a buzzword that is often thrown about and means nothing - there is nothing these routers can actually do to improve your gaming ability especially if you're playing over Wireless. This is also mentioned below again as I see too many people getting sucked in. Do your research, if the all in one router costs over $350 then take a step back and consider either the Grandstream or Ubiquiti solutions as these are not much more price wise and will outperform any router in this price. If you're needing basic WiFi along with a router that can do anything then the Huawei HG659 is honestly the best solution here.Also thought I'd add - @raytaylor has prepared a guide in the past on extending your wireless on the cheap Here.First Category - all in one routers:These routers are best if you're wanting something with everything built into one unit that offer decent WiFi.1) Huawei HG659 - Supports all connection types, suitable for Gigabit connections, decent WiFi and available cheaply. This router is currently provided by Spark, BigPipe and Vodafone however is designed as a home CPE device so doesn't have too many configurable features. Also, not suitable if you're one to use Netflix unblockers but for your general purpose all in one router this is a hard one to beat. Also, has VoIP. For those tinkernuts @solutionz has posted an excellent guide on how to get superadmin access and even root access on this router with the default, unrestricted BigPipe firmware (firmware image available here under advanced settings - is able to be flashed on any providers HG659 baring in mind the normal "disclaimers" apply).2) Netcomm NF8AC - Pricing - This router supports all connection types, a decent array of features. As far as all in one devices go if you have to buy one then let it be this one. Supports Gigabit connections and has pretty good WiFi too (suitable for a small home).3) Fritz!Box 7490 - Provided by many ISP's, can route Gigabit and has a bunch of features including SIP however doesn't have the best WiFi. You can often pick them up for cheap and therefore have now been included on the list.Second Category - routers only (advanced users):If you're wanting something a little more advanced going for one of these is a surefire bet. Just don't expect the most simple to use interfaces or a 5min setup if you're not experienced.1) Ubiquiti Edgerouter Lite - Pricing - Has support for almost everything including insane packet switching speeds for the price. I've got a guide Here on the general configuration. The Edgerouter-X is also a great router (at a little over $100 - Price Link) for people who'd like the EdgeOS interface however are on a bit more of a budget. The Edgerouter 4 (Link) is one of Ubiquiti's newest routers and quite frankly it is nuts - if you've got a Gigabit connection it is well worth considering over the Edgerouter Lite or even the Edgerouter 4 depending on the size of your network.2) MikroTik RouterBOARD RB750Gr3 - Buy - This is an advanced and cheap router in the Mikrotik range. Doesn't have WiFi, is able to route Gigabit connections - an excellent start for somebody wanting a cheap Gigabit capable router and wants more advanced functionality.3) Mikrotik RouterBOARD RB3011UIAS-RM - Buy - A more advanced router for those wanting Gigabit routing with Mikrotik RouterOS.4) Ubiquiti UniFi Security Gateway - Buy - The exact same hardware as the Edgerouter Lite however links up to a UniFi Controller. Great for people who just want a basic router with advanced features. Very easy to set up and configure straight from the UniFi controller and ties in well if you've got other Ubiquiti gear. Runs well on Gigabit connections.5) Grandstream GWN7000 - Buy - Incredibly good router for the price, supports Gigabit and has a huge list of features. Pair with one of the Grandstream ceiling mounted access points (like the GWN7610) and you've got a killer setup. The GWN7000 also has a built in wireless controller.Third Category - routers w/ access points for UFB:I've removed the consumer grade routers I used to have here due to the fact the performance to price ratio isn't that great. The current routers on the market really are expensive, and most actually can't route Gigabit.1) Ubiquiti AmpliFi - Pricing - if you want strong WiFi everywhere in the house this is one to consider. Very simple to setup, supports (near) Gigabit and VLAN tagging and rather cheap for what it provides. I've had some reports that the latest firmware however doesn't seem to achieve Gigabit speeds but I am sure this will be rectified in the future given I've had incredibly good performance in the past.2) Synology RT2600ac - Pricing - I've never personally tried this however the UI is really nice (based on the Synology NAS experience), not as many apps as the Synology NAS (but not as powerful) but it includes a torrent client, RADIUS server, VPN (SSL, IPSEC, OpenVPN) as well as UPNP/DLNA media server. USB 3.0 for storage, SD card reader, USB 2.0 for networked printer. Easy to install certificates process, parental control (filtering, time management) and more. Also ssh access with root if needed. Dual WAN (primary and fallback, or load balancing). Hardware-based QOS and software-based IDS.For ADSL / VDSL using a router without a modem:1) Draytek DV130 - Pricing - Supports bridging meaning you can fully utilise your router, also ADSL + VDSL.2) Draytek DV120 is also a cheaper option for ADSL only connections if you can find one.Many people on Geekzone who have recently upgraded to UFB have these, and may be prepared to sell on the cheap. Make a post in the Offers + Wanted forums if you're seeking one.Gigabit Connections:Most of the above options will be fine for Gigabit connections. The cheapest router with support for a full Gigabit connection will be the Huawei HG659 which is a great buy given what it can handle. Just because a router has Gigabit WAN doesn't mean it can route Gigabit connections as this is a task normally reliant on the CPU or dedicated hardware. Some of the cheaper routers also will claim to have Gigabit on the WAN port but be switched internally by the CPU either via VLAN's (the likes of some Linksys routers), via a USB bus (also seen on some cheaper routers) or via VLAN + a 100Mbit internal connection to the switch. I will compile a full list once I and others have had experience with these routers.Also note NO router will do Gigabit over WiFi so at these speeds there is no guarantee of WiFi performance. It is a little easier to predict on a 200Mbit connection but Gigabit is another story again.Wireless Access Points:If you're needing excellent WiFi through your home / office there are a couple of solutions. I'd recommend ceiling mounting these in your home and disabling WiFi on your router.1) Ubiquiti UniFi AP NanoHD - Pricing - The ideal replacement for the UniFi AC Pro - this is the ducks nuts if you're wanting good performance WiFi.2) Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC LR - Pricing - Good performance WiFi and very good wireless coverage at more of a budget.3) Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC Lite - Pricing - A managed wireless AC access point on more of a budget. Great for smaller houses or larger houses if you're using more than one.4) Grandstream GWN7610 - Link - An excellent access point for the price - simple to use, pairs well with the routers intergrated controller (Grandstream GWN7000).5) Cambium E600 - Link - This has recently come down in price from nearly $800 per access point and is the only access point I've successfully gotten a full Gigabit over WiFi on. It is what I am (currently) using at home and have been darn impressed with its performance.Ubiquiti Managed Gear:I've created an UniFi Controller Here any Geekzone member can sign up to (assuming they live in NZ). This gives you far more control over your UniFi powered network. There are ways to set up UniFi gear without a controller however if you've bought managed gear you may as well get the full experience with a controller.TR-069 Management:Due to the crap and misinformed news article here (thread also here for a laugh) there have been some queries regarding TR-069 management on ISP supplied routers (like the HG659 given out by many providers). This is more a "feature" as it allows your ISP to provision changes out to your router and is in use by essentially all ISP's in NZ. There is nothing to be worried about, it is safe and considered secure and you've got to remember that your provider have security teams looking out for you. Turning this off is not recommended as your ISP will have no way of updating your routers firmware or updating configuration as they update things themselves which may cause loss of services (Vodafone TV, VoIP or even Internet to name a few) or even may introduce security vulnerabilities to your network. The non ISP provided routers will not have this enabled so you're responsible for all configuration, firmware upgrades etc. It is important to keep an eye on your router manufactures website to keep your router up to date.----If you've got any more suggestions then post them below. I'll keep this post updated as I honestly configure so many of these damn things so have experience in quite a wide variety. If you're just wanting better WiFi look at grabbing something like an Ubiquiti UniFi AP which are excellent access points offering solid performance, and is simple to set up for your standard home user. Also, look below at other suggestions. There isn't any need to start up (yet another) topic asking "what is best" anymore.Last updated: 25/04/2019
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Join two private networks between 2 houses, 2km apart, line of sight.
Hi I'm thinking about running a network bridge between my house and my friends house. The direct distance is 2km and we have line of sight. We both have fibre internet. The goal would be to have a single large network attached storage PC accessible by both homes. Currently we run two separate large media NAS. ~80TB Would save money on power and duplication. I currently use a unifi USG gateway and a unifi switch / unifi Wifi AP. The Storage PC has 2 network interfaces, and is running ubuntu 18.02 lts server with docker and samba share in a docker. Just wondering what would be the best way to go about doing this. Would we use nanobeam or powerbeam? What is the best way to "bridge" the networks for network attached storage? I would prefer to keep the networks relatively separate apart from the network storage.
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ADVICE: Setting Up Event Network (4G?)
Hi firstly I am new here, just asking for some help, so apologies if I have gone about this wrong. I volunteer for a youth division of a local government department. We are holding an event at a council property in Auckland in two weeks and we will need WiFi at the event. There is no public WiFi network there, and we are not yet sure of a physical connection (VDSL/FIBRE) and if we could event use that if it existed. I was thinking I could purchase a modem with a sim card slot or USB port for a sim card/USB 4G Modem. This will work because I have had to do this before at my own property when the line was being worked on and our ISP gave us mobile data to use. (I used a bridged connection on a PC to turn the phones 4G WiFi connection into an ethernet connection to link into my home network.) Basically I am curious to see if anyone knows of any company or service provider that will provide 4G mobile data a cheaper price, and that also doesn't require me to live at the address I want the connection at. For some context I am assuming there will be roughly 150 clients at the event, all using social media. I appreciate any advice that you might have for me.
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OK to remove master filter?
Just wanting to tidy up some wiring. Now our homeline has been transferred to Vodafone VOIP (on VDSL), is the master filter now redundant? Can I now connect the incoming copper pair directly to the HG659?
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HG659b - Not getting right speed Fibre Max
I seem to only get 250Mbps up and 200 down via LAN. Is there any configuration settings I need to change? Using the HG659b.
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Powerline Ethernet (TL-PA9020P) Actual Throughput
So... I finally got my hands on a pair of what is currently top-of-the-line powerline ethernet adaptors.https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/powerline/tl-pa9020p-kit/I also have access to a proper Ethernet test set, so I couldn't help myself. Some of you might find this interesting, so I'm sharing what I found.With both adapters connected to the same quad wall power outlet (like, beside each other for the best-case scenario), its its app shows a 1501 Mbps link. Spirent TestCenter reported the following result: Frame Size Throughput Latencybytes fps bps usec64 180,431 92,380,672 2789.600128 180,796 185,135,104 3229.697256 90,579 185,505,792 2255.341512 44,349 181,653,504 2339.3981024 27,314 223,756,288 2639.9321280 18,149 185,845,760 2547.8181518 16,255 197,400,720 2658.047 Sent it to my FIL to replace his TL-PA4010, and who's now enjoying it with his 100/20 connection.
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Slingshot Gigantic - do I need a new router?
I'm already with SS on a 100/20 fibre plan. Works well.I was offered a new Gigantic plan and so I took it.I currently have wireless on the router turned off as I have a small Ruckus AP to take on that role and it does a much better job.I am wondering if any SS members know if the new router I am being sent this week [Netcomm NF18] is any good or not?Or, should I be looking for a better router to maximise the new connection capability?.Plus (and I should have researched this before, I know) will the Ruckus setup work with the new router (ie. turn off the Netcomm wireless and use that of the Ruckus)?Actually, I realise I should have asked some of this after I've used the new router, but I'm just being cautious at this stage, i guess.Thank you.
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300m of terminated outdoor fiber where to buy
Hi guys, Need to mount an end of a ptp bridge 300m away from a fixed solar repeater tower, aerial only needs 7w 24v, To achieve los to a commercial tower. instead of mucking around with poe extenders, I was thinking of doing the 300m in fiber if I can keep the cost down. I have a netonix switch with 2 spare sfp ports and was thinking ubnt fiber poe unit at the other end with a small panel and batteryhttps://www.ui.com/accessories/fiber-poe-accessory/ who would sell an outdoor fiber cable pre terminated for a reasonable price. under 1K, (am I dreaming) Thoughts Jeremy
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Proposed wiring for basic new build (and related networking/internet questions)
Hi allI am currently having a first home built via a house/land package, and have been provided with a proposed electrical/wiring plan by the building company. This has motivated me to read up a little on networking matters, which I am not overly familiar with. I thought it would be useful to get some thoughts from others on this topic. I have attached the electrical plan for your reference. The house is a very basic, small one-level 145sqm house. I assume we will be able to get fibre internet to the location. The house will most likely be occupied by four adults (flatting situation) who mainly use the internet for browsing and streaming videos (we are not going to have a LAN for sharing downloaded movies or anything fancy like that). We do not intend to have any media devices in the living area (only in the bedrooms) - however this could possibly change in the future if we decide to have a communal viewing area. It would be great to hear people's thoughts on the following:- Given the small size of the house, is it likely that a single wireless internet transmitter would be sufficient for the entire house? It would be quite convenient to store this in the "Store" cupboard near the entrance.- Given that the users of the house are likely to use the internet for browsing/streaming only (rather than gaming etc), is there any real need for any wired ethernet outputs? or is wireless internet likely to be sufficient? - Is it possible for there to be "too many" devices for a single wireless transmitter, such that speed would be compromised? It is important that four devices can stream HD video simultaneously with no issues.- Is there any real need for a telephone output these days? Some people have suggested to have one "just in case" - but I cannot foresee any instance where I would ever need one, as I only use cell phone / internet for communication. It therefore probably makes sense to either reject the telephone outputs, or swap them for additional ethernet outputs (and I think the wiring is the same for ethernet or telephones anyway..? So I could just change the end-connector if ever needed?)- Assuming that I do decide to have ethernet outputs around the house (rather than just relying on WiFi), would the simplest wiring set-up be: (1) cables go from each room (RJ45 jackpoint) to a distribution box in garage where they terminate at a RJ45 connector and plug into Router; and (2) Drill a hole to the Store cupboard and have a small cable connecting the Router to the wireless transmitter in the Store cupboard.- Is there anything else I should be thinking about / asking the building company? (who will presumably liaise with an electrician contractor in due course). Obviously there is endless opportunity to set things up perfectly when building from scratch - however I am a fan of simplicity, and if all I need is a simple wireless transmitter, then there is no need to go over the top! Many thanks
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Sharing WIFI connection security
Hi guys,I'm a bit of a newbie to WIFI setups but have a bit of a unique situation coming up in a few months.I'm renovating my house so it changes from one large house to two individual units. We will be renting out the unit on the other side of the dividing wall.Stage one of the renovation means both units will be sharing power, gas and water connections (not ideal, I know, but splitting them is part two of the renovation).So the house will have 1 Spark connection, and both units will be using the WIFI from this connection.My questions are:What hardware do I need to give both units their own username and password? Or is this a pretty standard feature these days? I don't want us to be able to access their files and printers, and vice versaWhich hardware is a good choice to be able to give a strong WIFI connection through the dividing wall, and across two stories of a reasonably large house? Or do I need to consider something like Google Wifi and place a few units around the house in both units?Cheers,Matt
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HELP using Vodafone HG556a as a wifi extender/reperater
Guys, first post and apologies as I am a total newbie and if this has already been addressed.New build house with pre installed ethernet cabling etc. ONT and main wifi modem in the garage. Lounge and Office patched to the modem through the inbuilt ethernet. The problem is that the wifi in the garage doesn't extend upstairs so hoping to use an old Vodafone HG556a modem as an extender in one of the bedrooms. I have this patched to the main modem via ethernet however don't understand how to set this up correctly on the same network.Any help would be appreciated.
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