Does a Spark ONT have an internal IP?
Bear with me here, this may be a silly question! :-D I'm currently buying and setting up some Ubiquiti gear for my new build (currently 2 x AC PRO's, the 8-port PoE switch and a Cloud Key). Long-term I...
View ArticleHG659 Wireless and Ethernet?
Firstly, apologies for the dumb question but networking is not my area of expertise.My current set-up is VDSL using the ISP supplied HG659 as it was intended, a 1 box system to take care of routing and...
View ArticleGoogle WiFi New Zealand launch
The NBR reports Google is launching its Google WiFi product in New Zealand this week.A smartphone app for controlling Google WiFi lets you put broadband on pause for kids' devices, or create recurring...
View ArticleWhere to buy white Cat5e external cable
Anyone know suppliers of white Cat5e outdoor cable. Not after the Gel filled as this is not going underground just after the one with extra coating over the PVC coating. My usual suppliers only do it...
View ArticleFortiwifi 50e and Adsl
Hola! Long time listener, first time poster. So I am looking for a bit of advice.I have a customer in a rural area who is stuck on adsl with a telecom flashed huawei hg630b. I am currently partially...
View ArticleExtend Wifi using existing equip
Looking for some guidance around how I can extend range of our single VDSL router (HG659) at home. Apologies if this has been answered elsewhere, please provide any links which maybe helpful if I'm...
View ArticleAdvice on new home network design
Hi guys,I've put the following together based on the little knowledge I have of networking (it was a few years ago so I've forgotten a fair bit!), so keen to see if it holds water in...
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 Article5Ghz channel separation using Router and AP, both with wifi
I have read various posts and guides about setting up a router with wifi and a separate AP also with wifi that is connected to the router by LAN cable. Most of these posts say to ensure that the wifi...
View ArticleMounting an Ethernet switch in the attic, yes or no?
Is this a good idea or not. Will heat in the summer & cold in the winter effect it?TIA.
View ArticleIOT devices + wifi issues (Cambium E400s)
I'm having trouble getting IOT devices to connect to wifi. I'd previously put it down to "one of those things" the first time it happened (Broadlink remote control) but have since had trouble with some...
View ArticleUsing a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter ER-8 with Spark
What do i need to do to use this router with Spark? I am considering changing to BigPipe so I can get a Static IP address and faster bandwidth speeds for a better price.
View ArticleWhich Ubiquiti Access Point should I get.
I have a 220 sm home. I will be connecting 2 iPhones, 4 iPads, 3 Apples TV's, & a Surface Pro 3. Other things in house will be hard wired. I have done some searching myself but have only managed to...
View ArticleNetcomm Wirless Setup for 2Degrees (ex Slingshot)
I'm going crazy trying to set my old slingshot NetComm Wireless modem to work with my 2degrees home broadband connection. Basic set up requires username and password... that should be all thats...
View ArticleNF15ACV - 5GHz on Ethernet
I noticed that I'm not getting 5GHz on Ethernet (I have this on wireless).Would this be a limitation on my Network card (it's 6 years old) or the router? I checked the router settings and couldn't see...
View ArticleThe router guide - what is best.
I keep seeing these threads on Geekzone and since I am a bit of a router horde (the Edgerouter for me is by-far the best) I thought I'd better make a thread with mine and others experiences, and what...
View ArticleCat 5 ethernet cable question
I'm trying to increase the probability of getting this right first time...I have a Cat5e run in my house that was put in by a sparky 3 years ago (not findable now), and because I am getting fibre, and...
View ArticleRouting traffic from VPN to LAN
I run a L2TP VPN on my router - mainly for use while away at hotels and conferences, so mainly to access the Internet. Seeing it's a gigabit connection the additional latency is minimal when using from...
View ArticleBuying WiFi AP systems from overseas?
Are there any gotchas? Is there any reason not to order a Google Wifi, Ubiquiti, Orb, Eero style device from overseas? I'm thinking about regional spectrum, availability of firmware updates or similar...
View Articleikve2 VPN on USG (instead of lt2p)
Anyone tried to do this?I'm running the 5.5 version and have the l2tp going now. But quite like the idea of a on demand and certificate authenticated vpn on the usg rather than port forwarding in to...
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