TG582N What can I do with it?
What can I do with a used Telecom TG582N wireless modem that is gathering dust in the cupboard?I see there are a few on trademe with prices ranging from $1 to $55. Not sure how many actually sell...
View ArticleWhy you don't allow port forwards to CCTV equipment
It seems that every month or so somebody starts a new thread here on GZ about port forwards to their CCTV cameras because they want to access them remotely. My stock standard response is to say that...
View ArticleExtend Wireless Range
Hi AllI have an Archer D7 AC1750 router installed in a motel complex, the router works well for what it is intended for and to extend the wireless range I have 2 x Ubiquity Nano M5 loco units (5Ghz)...
View ArticleDead Zone?
Hi, I have an odd wifi issue in my house. Recently had fibre installed and opted to have it installed in my lounge (at the front of house). My office is as the back of the house. Previously my router...
View ArticleNETGEAR ReadyNAS - Replacement OS?
A few years ago, I got a NETGEAR ReadyNAS NV+ v2. I currently have 2x 4TB drives in there (WD Red) and I've been generally happy with the set-and-forget nature of the beast.But these days I'm feeling...
View ArticleRemoving 2degrees settings from Fritz!Box 7490 for use with Spark UFB
Hi,Has anyone recently tried to remove the 2degrees settings from a Fritz!Box 7490? I've moved back to Spark and want to use my Fritz!Box as the UFB modem/router for my Spark connection and I can't...
View ArticleDone an online firewall test and I get this
Done an online firewall test and I get this:GRC Port Authority Report created on UTC: 2016-10-23 at 01:26:56Results from scan of ports: 0-1055 0 Ports Open 8 Ports Closed 1048 Ports...
View ArticleQuestion about 10/100 & Gigabit Ethenet Switch Practicality
Hi Geekzone,Can someone answer a quick noobie question please?Having run out of spare ethernet ports to plug devices into a 'Allied Teledyne AT-FS716 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch' has been dug up to...
View ArticleInstallation of D-Link DIR-895L (NZ) with Spark Fibre
Installation of D-Link DIR-895L (NZ) with Spark FibreI thought I would share a few tips installing this fantastic new router having just been through this process.I have a gigabit Ethernet network with...
View ArticleDNS failing to resolve - connection to the internet over the long weekend
Hi all, Hope everyone had an awesome long weekend. I wanted to put out a question to everyone to see if this is just an isolated issue or potentially something bigger. I live in Newmarket and have UFB...
View ArticleFritx 7340 with Spark VDSL
Hi GuysDoes anyone know if the fritz 7340 works with spark vdsl?I have been trying to set it up with user@xtrabb.co.nz password, PPoE and it keeps saying PPoE packets not recieved.in Event logs it says...
View ArticleCat6 keystone and face plate advise needed
I am going to run cat6 cable from one end of the house to the other end terminating them with keystone jacks and face plates. I have access to under our house. I know what cable to buy, but I am...
View ArticlePSA: Fritzbox 7390 firmware 6.53 released
Have installed it on my Fritzbox 7390. Notes from the release re this minor patch are: Improvements and Bug Fixes in FRITZ!OS 6.53Wifi: resolves issues with Wifi-performance in FCC regulated domains...
View ArticleHigher end routers (wireless use).
Just a curious question. We have Cat6 thru the back of the walls. For many others they use wireless and many owners don't bother about installing structured cabling. Regarding the more expensive...
View Articlegateway passthrough
HiI've got a Spark router in my house that keeps falling over, I spoke to a guy who does networks for a big organisation and he said to try pass-through, as he explained it, I should set the default...
View ArticleHuawei router vs Awesome router: what's/where's the difference?
Hi I have a Huawei HG659B and we have max 5 devices connect at the same time, 99% of the time only 1-2 are using the net. All use AC 5GHz band wifi. All devices are 2x2 AC devices. All within 5 m of...
View ArticleBest way to serve printers?
Situation .My situation is that I have 4 printers (all usb connection) connected to my main windows machine.I now wish to be able to print from another windows machine on the small network we have...
View ArticleBuilding a pfSense Box
Hi All, I am looking at building a pf sense box for use on the Vodafone Fiberx network. I am wanting the wan to be capable of 1gbps and all lan ports will of cause be 1gbps. Any recommendations on...
View ArticleSlow internet with Netgear Nighthawk AC1900
Hey guysI currently have a DSL internet with Trustpower and have a Netcomm NF15ACV Modem/Router. I recently installed a Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 Router and connected it to the factory modem and now the...
View ArticleI locked myself out of my NAS 110 server.
I have the ultimate nubie situation - I locked myself out of my NAS 110 server.I got distracted and accidently closed the netoork window and logged out. I changed / added a subnet mask and didn't write...
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