FritzBox 7490 - telephone question
Hi All,We've received a FritzBox for 2 Degrees broadband, and I've set it all up and we're online no problems. We have an issue now though, whereby the phone doesn't ring. It's just a standard phone...
View ArticleAsus N55U on Spark UFB
I have an Asus N55U with the latest firmware. I have been using this router with BigPipe for over a year then I moved apartment. The apartment already had a Spark UFB so I thought I can just plug in...
View ArticleEdgeMAX showing 845TB uploaded?!
So... my ERL is showing that I've transmitted ~845TB on my WAN port:Now I do have gigabit cable and I do use a lot of data but nowhere near 850TB, only like 10 - 20TB. The router has only been online...
View ArticleGetting internet to sleepout
Just after some help with setting up internet in a sleepout that is about 20 from the modem router. So far after doing some research I am thinking a 30 m cat6 cable outdoor rated in polythene piping...
View ArticleMy broadband cuts out when I use the phone "your connection is not...
Please let me know if this is the wrong forum to post this. I am with Flip and whenever I use the phone my internet cuts out and I get the message - "your connection is not private". This happens with...
View ArticleBest budget 24 port Switch/Patch/6U Rack.
Hey all, Just a quick one before i buy my gear for the network cabinet. We are using a 6U wall mounted rack. This Rack here,What switch should i put in there? House is wired for Cat6, Needs to be...
View ArticleEthernet cable advice (sorry, probably a very noob question)
I got UFB installed yesterday, after a 99-day wait. I opted for the 100/20 plan due to budget constraints, however, after a call to Spark (attempts to activate my free Netflix online weren't working)...
View ArticleHG659b Static IP
I'd like to reserve a static IP address for a device (a HP printer) that connects to my HG659b modem. If this possible? If so how?
View ArticleInternet unavailable when torrent client running with new HG659 Home Gateway
Hi All, Please go easy if any etiquette inadvertently broken. Almost never post on forums and even less on technical issues...Reasonably novice with computer stuff but should hopefully be able to...
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 ArticleOptions for Cheap VDSL Modem
Have just changed from ADSL to VDSL, but I'm really not impressed with the Huawei HG630b that was provide with our plan. Keeps randomly dropping out and having trouble connecting at times. Lots of...
View ArticleWiring landline over Cat6 cabling from ONT
This is probably a real noob question, but i need advice on wiring my landline in my house from my ONT.The house is a new build with CAT6 and RJ45 ports in most rooms wired back to a DYNAMIX patch...
View ArticleFritz!Box parental controls
I have a Fritz 3370, trying to use the parental controls feature to block youtube access for a particular Chromebook.I created a new access profile for this Chromebook specifically, and assigned it a...
View ArticleSpark Fibre Ubiquiti PoE Router
Hi All,I am getting Fibre installed at my house and was looking for a new router with PoE, I found the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X Passive PoEThis router has Passive PoE, Can I use this router with non-PoE...
View ArticleAsus RT-AC1200 setup for Snap!/2degrees fibre broadband
Hey guys, pulling my hair out here.I've just got an Asus RT-AC1200 and am trying to get it set up for my Snap!/2degrees broadband.Item: https://www.asus.com/Networking/RT-AC1200/User Guide:...
View ArticleEdgerouter Lite - Still best option for UFB without wifi in 2017?
I will need a router by August for when I move house (Fibre Baby!!)
View ArticleForcing BB over copper?
Hi,I am in a currently long discussion with my apartment complex over getting fibre installed.They have come up with a suggestion to "force BB over copper". They stated that it I could get over 100mbp...
View ArticleDraytek 2820Vn Replacement Options
Hi All,With the move to fibre underway, I have learnt that my trusty Draytek 2820Vn whcih is rack mounted may not allow me to utilise fully the 100Mb download speed of my plan and as such would like...
View ArticleWAN Cable - HG659
Just wondering if anyone is able to help.I have fibre installed, with Vodafone NZ, and have a HG639 Router.The HG659 is connected to the fibre termination point, through a RED WAN Cable.This is...
View ArticlePowerline adapter question
Hello there, I am looking at installing a poweline set to increase coverage down the other end of the house. I am looking at a pass through system as I understand you cannot plug a powerline into a...
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