Problem accessing my computer remotely
Hi,Just bought a new HP laptop with windows 10. Nice machine 16gb ram, 2tb hdd, touch screen and reasonably quick. The problem I'm having is I use Vuze as a download program and have their remote on my...
View ArticleZyxel VMG-8324 Failover
Hi. I've had a good look around, and can't see any obvious signs this is possible but thought I'd check. I have a customer going to leave their VDSL in as a second backup option in case their new UFB...
View Articleseeking recommendations for someone to install home networking
Hi Geekzone people,My house has UFB, but no proper internal network. I'm keen to do a full rewire & full home network but that's out of my budget at the moment. Downstairs the wifi sucks everywhere...
View ArticleBelden IBDN jacks: What is the color scheme?
I've bought 4 RJ45 jacks + wall plate from TradeMe, but there is no colour scheme associated. I'm using to RJ45 jacks with a colour scheme on the jack. This one only has numbers. According to the ad is...
View ArticleAdvice on new managed switch for VLANs/security on home LAN
Hey guys,I am no networking expert but I have a reasonable sized LAN here at home, due to all the home automation gadgets and geekery I have around the place. Currently I have the following...
View ArticleCan I really get VDSL? Vodafone says Yes (and new router?)
Can I really get VDSL? Vodafone says Yes (and new router?)I'm currently on Vodafone's ADSL2 plan and my vodafone station 2 is starting to drop ethernet, requiring to be reboot or reset.I have a wired...
View ArticlePublic wifi with login change to personal access point?
Hi,I currently live in a apartment and i use the public wifi, it has a login/password. Is it possible to use a router or some sort of equipment which creates a personal access point for me and auto...
View ArticleCambium Networks cnPilot R201 review
I was asked to do a short review of the cnPilot R201 by @mdf which is live now on my blog (here). If anyone has further questions then fire away here whilst I have a test unit since there has been a...
View ArticleDNS server: PTR record?
Anyone here handy with DNS server installs? I have a Synology Diskstation setup with a mail server and I have my domain hosted Domains4Less and pointing to my static IP provided by my ISP. Mail works...
View ArticleRequest Timeout and high ping latency
For several months, I have noticed my Chrome web browsing to stop for 10-20 seconds, my Cisco VPN to Work drop 2-3 times during a day and my FireTV streaming to drop.I am using Vodafone VDSL ->...
View ArticleHelp please with VPN
I am starting to explore kodi on my fire tv but have read that I should use a VPN. I have set up unodns before but VPN seems a bit more complicated. I am on Vodafone cable with a Technicolor tc7210...
View ArticleCan connect to WIFI router - can't access Internet- other devices can?
The problem My HP Ultrabook running Win 10 can connect to the WXC modem/router but finds no Internet connection. Other devices can connect to the Internet via the same connection - e.g. iPad, phone,...
View ArticlePowerline query
I recently bought these http://www.elive.co.nz/tp-link-pa8010pkit-av1200-gigabit-powerline-starter-kit.php and I'm really pleased with them. I was hoping to find out if I want another PL connection, do...
View ArticleConnecting telephone lines to fibre ont
Hi, the electrician has connected the telephone lines in the house to the new fibre connection. While we can plug a phone directly into the ont and it works fine (if in "tel 1" not "tel 2"), the...
View ArticleImporting wireless AP's - good idea or not?
This is a general inquiry about buying wireless gear from overseas, although my question pertains specifically to Ubiquity AP's - I can buy these from Amazon for under half of what I'll pay locally,...
View ArticleWiFi 2.4GHz problems
I've had problems the whole of last year and this. There hasn't been one solution. Chorus has been in, as have (below par) computer techs. Our ISP has tweaked things. We've tried an alternative router....
View ArticleSpark Huawei hg630b custom firmware?
Hi,Are there any custom firmware's available for the Spark hg630b? I'm looking to beef my security up and I've heard about 3rd party firmware's. I've looked at dd-wrt.com but there's nothing supported...
View ArticleAnyone played with Bluetooth LE, things liken GATTTOOL for pulling data out...
I got myself an iBeacon that is supposed to include a temperature sensor in it (figure it's cheaper for one of these at $14USD than a RaspPI + DHT22 sensor).Any, I've got it, and can see it's name and...
View ArticleWiFi - Access point or router?
As a follow up on my previous thread.I've moved our Linksys router to the living room. It has improved WiFi speeds, but randomly it drops, especially when it's used heavily (like accessing NAS).I think...
View ArticleHuawei HG659 remote access
Hi thereI need to access remotely my Vodafone Huawei HG659 router. I have Admin access to the router but I can't make it work.Anything like TeamViewer or similar is not a solution as I don't have...
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