Modem, Router, what do I need?
In order to get internet to a remote part of the house I have been using a surplus modem/router connected back to the main router by ethernet cable and with the surplus modem running with DHCP turned...
View ArticleCannot stream video from Diskstation via Wifi
I'm experiencing problems streaming video from my Diskstation DS212j to my Sony Xperia Z tablet via my Vodafone VDSL HG659 modem.Video will stream ok for around 10 minutes, then continually freeze with...
View ArticlePretty average file transfer on network - help troubleshoot
Hi I have a Linksys WRT1900ACS - device A connected at 1Gbps wired; device B gets 500Mbps when doing internet speed tests over wifiWhy would it be that when I transfer one large file between Device A -...
View ArticleXbox One slow network speeds on FibreX connection
Hi,I've just upgraded to Vodafone's FibreX Max connection and I'm seeing speeds of 800-900 Mbps Down, 80-90 Mbps Up on a PC connected via Ethernet. With the Xbox One also connected via Ethernet, I'm...
View ArticleDoes anyone have the asus dsl-ac68u working with fibre
Hi, As subject says, I have the asus dsl-ac68u. I have the latest firmware and it is meant to support nz fibre. I have tried a lot of settings but can't get it to connect.I am with Bigpipe. Yes the ONT...
View ArticleLong Range wifi
Hi All, So I am looking at getting a wifi AP at home (a proper one currently just using a old modem as a AP which isn't working very well). I need something long range with decent coverage. Some people...
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 ArticleUnable to forward port 80 after switch to slingshot
Hi Guys Wondering if anybody uses the Slingshot provided gf1v fibre router with a web server? I have been forced to use this due to the fact that slingshots phone service must go through the router and...
View ArticleInstall Fibre ONT in Rack - OK?
Hi all - have had a good read of posts on installing ONTs and locations. What I could not find is any thoughts on placing the ONT within a Rack/Cabinet so I can access the UPS in there. The rack is...
View ArticleESXi/PFSense on a SparkFibre
So I have a small ESXi machine, and wanting to setup pfsense on it for my spark fibre connection. I have everything setup, but nothing happening on my WAN port.ESXi - PFSense - LAN/STATIC,...
View ArticleRouter - connecting to internet, but won't do what I tell it to do?
I have a Synology RT1900ac Router.Loving it so far, the amazing features - QoS, excellent control panel and user interface etc.But I'm having an issue. ONLY with the Desktop.So I have set parental...
View ArticleHelp with wireless
Hi all,I'm a Bigpipe customer with a 100 down UFB connection. I get good speeds when connected with a LAN cable (sometimes >100Mbps), but wireless performance is not ideal. I have a Netcom...
View ArticleRethinking my network setup
A couple years ago I picked up an Asus RT-AC68u wireless router with the hope that it would provide adequate wifi coverage at home. I use a few of its features (VPN server, access control (kids), guest...
View ArticleTroubleshoot slow wifi?
I have just installed a new router, TPLink TL-WR1043ND. Using an ethernet connection I get the expected speeds of 50/10. However, on wifi its more like 12/10 but varies quite a bit.The router is only...
View ArticlePSA: Power off Netgear R6400 / R7000 / R8000until new firmware released
There is an unpatched vulnerability in these that allows remote command injection, and public exploit code for said vulnerability. Full details at https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/582384Confirmed to be...
View ArticleMikrotik RB951G-2HnD on Spark Fibre
I'm trying to setup a new Mikrotik RB951G-2HnD router on Spark Fibre. I've followed the guide from @michaelmurfy here (http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=66&topicid=161676) but I think...
View ArticleNetgear D7000 + Spark Ultra Fast Fiber MAX
Hey guys, so I need some help with the speeds I'm getting with the new Spark plan.It is estimated that I should be getting roughly 7-900mbs down and around 400mbs Up.When I do a wired test I only get...
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...
View ArticleNetgear Security Advisory for VU 582384 (CHECK IF YOU ARE AFFECTED!)
Source: http://kb.netgear.com/000036386/CVE-2016-582384?cid=wmt_netgear_organicRelated news: http://www.computerworld.com/article/3148680/networking/easily-exploited-netgear-router-flaw-discovered.html...
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...
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