Networking Frequencies - How much is too much?
I want to use this:Ubiquiti POWERBEAM AC PBE-5AC-500 To network bridge 25km's away. Is it legal? Or do I require some kind of special licence? Thanks
View ArticleWhich types of routers can be connected to ONT?
I have Fiber with Fritzbox 7490 connected to the ONT as far as I understand, only specific routers can be used to connect to ONT. Now, I am trying to help my dad overseas as his wireless coverage is...
View ArticleParadox IP alarm monitoring issues
Just a quick one to see if anyone has had any experience with Paradox IP enabled alarms. Have a customer who we manage the broadband for (and router obviously which is a Mikrotik). They have a paradox...
View ArticleWIFI extender
Trying to understand what's happening and not getting very far so returning to see if someone will explain the ins and outs to me. A while ago I was told to stop using my WIFI repeater. It does seem to...
View ArticleHub or Switch?
WIFI in my office at home is not so great (an only get about 5 to 10mbps from my 50mbps vdsl connection). I'd rather go with ethernet as i also game in the office. I will run an ethernet cable but need...
View ArticleMikrotik Config for UFB
Hey All.I have a Mikrotik CRS109 which I plan to use when fibre is installed (they have marked my street for the drilling - yay)Ive recently moved to this house, previously I had Vodashame Cable which...
View ArticlePort forwarding and VPNs
I'm after some pointers on where to start with VPNs.@sbiddle pointed out on this thread that: Slightly OT I hope you didn't have port forwards to your cameras and were using a VPN. Having port forwards...
View ArticleASUS RT-AC5300 Spark Fibre Speed Issue
Hey all, Just got Spark Fibre 20/200, getting 200 speeds just fine using the supplied spark router. Tried setting up a ASUS RT-AC5300. I have it connected but its only going at half speed, around...
View ArticleUnify USG Router Port forwarding not working?
Hi There,I've got a Ubiquiti Unifi Security Gateway router. I just cant seem to find away to get the port forward to work? Has anyone else on geek zone had a similer issuie?The Alarm is set to the...
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 ArticleEdgeRouter Lite setting for Spark Fibre
Hi guys I recently bought EdgeRouter Lite for my fibre network but I can't seem to figure out how to set it up so I have internet connection.Would anyone have experience in this particular router? FYI,...
View ArticleFibre coming - proposed simple internal house setup - comments, QA?
Hi there Fibre coming soon (amazing saga with Chorus/VF - another day) and just wanting to check my proposed simple setup with youse guys … ONT will be inside, on lounge room wall in...
View ArticlePort Forwarding for Plex Remote Access
I've just been having a play with Plex. It works pretty well out of the box for LAN streaming. However, I also wanted to try the Remote Access streaming. To enable that, I'll need to enable...
View ArticleAsus DSL-AC68U vs Fritzbox 7390
Hi there So my dilemma is this:After many weeks of phone calls to and from spark I managed to get them to fix something on my line which took my connection speed from 3500kps up to a whopping 7200kps!...
View ArticleEthernet conduit - downpipe
Is there any reason I shouldn't use downpipe as a conduit for ethernet cabling? Due to a recently discovered architectural quirk of my house, I have pretty much one chance of getting my conduit in...
View ArticleUFB outages - excessive PPPoE logins?
I live in the North Porirua area and had 100/20 UFB installed in February, since then I have perceived that I get a lot of mini outages, more than with VDSL using same ISP - a web site does not load, I...
View ArticleNeed help with home set up
Hi guys,So I have bought a house and found out today that i may be waiting up to a month to get internet connected. Not ideal as i have tenants moving in next week.Luckily, my friend lives in the...
View ArticleIPTV setup Asus RT-AC87U
This is pure nightmare, I hate Asus routers since now. Here is a deal - my client is running CATV application, I installed HDMI modulator , so he has QAM RF output and IPTV outptut. IPTV runs over UDP...
View ArticlePoint to point Network maxing at 40 Mbps
I have 100mb fibre connection, running a point to point network using tp-link cpe510 5ghz outdoor access points, one in AP mode and one in client mode.they advertise 300 Mbps wireless N, but as wifi is...
View ArticleCommunity UniFi Cloud Controller
I understand that for some of you getting into UniFi gear is a bit tedious because of the controller... Not anymore.Thanks to the kind folks at NexLevel Business Solutions (and @chevrolux) for donating...
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