Slow LAN speeds on FibreX 1000/100 with NETGEAR R7000 Nighthawk AC1900 Router
Hey there,I've just had FibreX 1000/100 installed and was seeing up to 950 Mbps download speeds with the Vodafone supplied Huwaei HG659 modem/router,, but was not thrilled with the Wifi performance so...
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I've plugged my second router into a Ethernet port in my house. Should I be able to connect to it?
View ArticleTweak Slingshot router
Apologies if this has been covered?Super excitied that I now have fibre UFB after over a 2yr delay for various things. I've chosen a 100/20 plan and don't get those speeds - fairly happy with this as I...
View ArticleDoes smart traffic management (by router) cause decreased performance?
Hi I've been testing a couple of routers - mid end ones (higher end of the mid end), they have things like smart connect, advanced QOS, media prioritization, for example.I find that if I activate them,...
View ArticleLinksys WRT1900ACS on FibreX 1000/100
Hi there,Is anyone using this router instead of the supplied Huwaei HG659, and if so what kind of speeds are you seeing. Mostly interested in the LAN connected speeds, but would like to know about WiFi...
View ArticleNorton connect safe
Hi,Does anyone have any experience with Norton connect safe or other DNS's, and have any comments on the effectiveness of them. Essentially we're looking for a way of stopping the kids looking at or...
View ArticleDark fibre vs Layer 2 WAN ?
Hello, can someone please explain the difference between a layer 2 WAN circuit and a dark fibre circuit (in the context of a business here in NZ requiring site to site dedicated network links)Thanks...
View ArticleFritzbox 7430 UFB config
Hi all,Well I thought I would grab one of these Fritz's as its been a while since I had one and they are just so dam cheap!ADSL & VDSL configs are all good. But I am struggling to get a UFB...
View ArticleBluetooth 4.0 vs 4.1 - LTE coexistence! Was this an issue?
Yesterday I was surfing my favorite site (AliExpress) looking for a portable Bluetooth speaker for an upcoming camping holiday. I was a surprised that so many new devices were still using legacy...
View ArticleASUS DSL-AC68U requires frequent reboots
About three months ago I bought a second hand ASUS DSL-AC68U modem/router. I'm using it with Flip's ADSL service. The problem I'm experiencing is the throughput on the ADSL connection slowly degrades...
View ArticleBelkin router - can I use this for a network hub?
I need a couple of spare LAN ports for a little project, but I'm using all 4 ports on my Spark Technicolor Modem.(I thought I had a spare network hub lying around but I must have tossed it when we...
View ArticleIs it true that it's not good to use extension cable with a router?
Got a wireless router (Huawei HG659 from Spark) connected to the phone socket with a 10 meter extension cable. The reason for this is that it gives us the best WiFi coverage in the house. If its by the...
View Articlewifi interference
Can two (or more) wifi routers next to each other cause problems?I'm talking about routers on different channels, different SSIDs, and accessing different internet connections ... it's the possible...
View ArticleGot sick of HG659B
Hey geek zone team. I consider myself moderately ok at setting up wireless products,I'm an electrician by trade and have been doing various wireless set ups mainly farm related. Anyways we have fibre...
View ArticleAlternatives to Powerline Adapters
I bought a Powerline kit (DHP-W313AV) to solve a wi-fi deadspot in the far bedroom, but could not get it to work. I could get the units to only sync on certain sockets in the house which of course...
View ArticlePortforwarding on Edgerouter X over Trustpower VLAN and dynamic IP
Hello networking gurus of Geekzone,First up, I have limited knowledge of networking, but strap together solutions from forums and a bit of Google-fu. But I have run into a problem where I either do not...
View ArticleTwo Day project - new Unifi Router and Wifi
Thought I'd share a little project that has been worked on the last couple of days (with help from @michaelmurfy )Was using a Linksys E3000 for main router on a UFB connection I have. Main source was...
View ArticleSetting up guest WiFi on Cambium E400 and preventing access to LAN
Hi, I recently purchased a cambium E400 WAP which I am using in combination with a DrayTek 2760Vn modem/router. I am trying to set up a guest network that allows access to the internet only and am...
View ArticleWifi extender
I've just moved recently and noticed that the wifi in my room furthest from the router loses connection often, so I decided to purchase a belkin n600 dual band extender.I currently get 100mbps through...
View ArticleNew Gateway, considering a Ubiquiti USG
I like the prettys of the Ubiquiti Controller software and are wondering about getting a USG to replace my TP Link WR0143ND running Gargoyle. I already have two UAPs (one AC-Lite and a plain UAP and...
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