Lay network in house, what is needed/who to call?
Thinking of networking up the house, currently we have just got CAT6 cables coming through the walls, nothing professional or anything.I was attempting to install a (CAT6 rated) faceplate in one of the...
View ArticleCould my docking station affect my laptop's wireless adapter?
I have the weirdst thing happening with my 2.5 year old HP Spectre Ultrabook which runs a Dual Band Wireless AC7260 From time-to-time it's not connected to my WXC modem/router. It connects to every...
View ArticleTechnicolor TG589VN V2 - create new VLAN on ethport4
Hi all I have a Technicolor TG589VN V2 modem. Its set up as my router with DHCP off as i have another device hosting the DHCP server.Im now in a position where i need to create a VLAN to separate some...
View ArticleVirtual Servers and Open Ports on NF4V router
I've seen a few people here have problems with virtual servers/port forwarding on the NetComm NF4V router but haven't found anything that helps me.I'm on BigPipe but I don't think that's relevant (or...
View ArticleHome Networking Query
My house was all wired up when it was built and has a 110 Networking Block in the Garage and Cat5e cabling to numerous places in the house. Dedicated RJ45 faceplates seem to have all 4 wires hooked up,...
View ArticleExterior ethernet +poe IP cameras Q
I've just bought a cleverloop IP camera kit (2 external cameras), was hoping to run them on wifi but its too unreliable. Instead of fixing that.. I'm going to cable them as I'd need to get power to...
View ArticleSpark HG531S V1 - Bridge Mode/AP Mode
Anyone know how or if its even possible to set the HG315S V1 Modem/Router to act as an AP only.i.e ADSL Internet ----> ADSL Modem ---> HG315 ---> WiFi ClientsI can change the IP...
View ArticleHG659 Fiber speed
Hi GeekzoneThis is my first post. I buy a new Vodafone HG659 from trade me. Try to connect at home my 100/20 UFB connection but no luck. I access to admin page and flush the spark firmware. I can...
View ArticleAdding VPN Router To Network
Hi all, I am currently running a Netgear Nighthawk X4S Modem/Router as my connection point in the house but have a Netgear R7000 Router which I have just loaded up with DD-WRT and would somehow like to...
View ArticleFinally a UPS for your ONT
http://cdlnz.com/ups100/ups106/ups110/PSDCMIN12/18 Claims up to 150minutes running a Chorus ONT. Great especially for those that place their ONT in the smaller domestic data cabinets.
View ArticleTP-LINK TL-WPA4220 Powerline Extender
Purchased TP-LINK TL-WPA4220 Powerline Extender Kit a while back and have an issue with the extender.I have done both cloning the router config and also manually configuring the extender with the same...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleBest UFB Router for new 1Gb/s product?
I am on Bigpipe and want to upgrade my 200/20 UFB product to 1G on 1 October. I currently have a Draytech router which is performing well but its range is limited. Can anyone suggest a reliable UFB...
View ArticleHuawei HG659 - bridging mode?
Is the Vodafone supplied HG659 capable of bridging mode? If so, how do you enable it? Thanks for any help. :)
View ArticleWiFi Access Point and Mains Wiring
Is there a minimum distance a ceiling mounted WiFi AP should be from any in-ceiling mains wiring? What about LED ballasts/transformers? I'm trying to decide where to install my Unifi AP AC Pro.
View ArticlePls help with setting up HG659.
Now to be fair, I've done most of it but there is just 1 thing I'm struggling with.I have a WHS2011 box that runs 2 websites.When I was on ADSL using a TP-Link TD-W8970, I could access the 2 websites...
View ArticleHP PC not connecting to Wi-Fi - GF1V router from Slingshot
I got UFB and a Slingshot-supplied GF1V router just over a week ago. Previously I did not have Wi-Fi. My Samsung S4 connects to the Wi-Fi fine. The giveaway Pendo tablet from Singshot connects to Wi-Fi...
View ArticleAlternative to port 8080
Now that I have a HG659 router on VF, I find I can no longer use port 8080 for one of my port forwarding rules.What port could I use instead, it's for a second website on my WHS2011 box.Would 9090 be OK?
View ArticleIntermittent VDSL Connection
HiI just moved house and moved my VDSL from the old house to our new one, so am using the same modem I had, off the top of my head I think its the Technicolor TG589vn V2(I'm with Spark).I have noticed...
View ArticlePretty big speed loss after router restart...
Hey everyone, so up until yesterday my internet speed was a pretty consistent 33 mbps on VDSL, however overnight last night the router restarted and then it was running at 28 mbps, and so naturally I...
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