Windows 10 excessive network usage: how to track
Anyone has any good ideas on how to track network usage on Windows 10? The built-in tool is only good for Windows Apps really.Parents-in-law have two laptops, on a metered connection while on a road...
View ArticleUniFi CloudKey 0.7.3 firmware update - UniFi Controller 5.5.20
Just released for those CloudKey owners who haven't manually upgraded. Feature...
View ArticleLetsEncrypt - private ssl certs
Of the back of https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=66&topicid=208215@freitasm - I understand how to do the letsencrypt for the public accessible parts of my network (I've got public...
View ArticleNetcomm NF17ACV setup trouble when it comes to connecting to spark ultra fast...
Recently, I brought a Netcomm NF17ACV router modem from PB tech due to the fact that the Huawei router from spark literally died within two months and instead I brought a Netcomm NF17ACV because...
View ArticleTemporary Medium Density Outdoor Wifi ?
Looking for options/recommendations for an organisation to provide temporary medium density wifi in an outdoor space? High speed internet already available, just the wifi coverage needed. For example,...
View ArticleStrange WiFi behaviour
Hi all,My in-laws recently changed over to Orcon's 100/20 fibre.They weren't really impressed with the WiFi speeds, so I had a look.A couple of weeks ago, I ran speed tests using WiFi on the Netcomm...
View Articletestvf.co.nz/files archive anyone?
So I've been messing around with my old HG556a modem with Openwrt, anyway I went to go to the trusty testvf website where they hosted firmware and it's gone :ONow normally I would have a backup of this...
View ArticleAnyone have experience setting up a Huawei MA5608T OLT?
Hi guys, As per the title, does anyone have experience setting up a Huawei MA5608T? A little stuck and looking for someone with experience that can provide some insight. Thanks!
View ArticleNetgear Nighthawk R7000 setup for Ipv6 on Vodafone FibreX
Hi there,I've been advised by Vodafone that Ipv6 is enabled on my FibreX connection but I can't get an Ipv6 address using the suggested Auto Config set up for the R7000. Anyone have any luck doing so?...
View ArticleUSG RADIUS Server
Hi,I've noticed that in version 5.5 of the UniFi controller they've exposed the USG's FreeRadius server configuration inside the controller UI. Currently I run a free radius server on a raspberry pi...
View ArticleVPN noob - not working on Spark free wifi zones
I have an openvpn server set up on a raspberrypi 3 and the openvpn app on android.I can use openvpn fine on mobile data, and have used it on private wifi connections fine. What I am struggling with is...
View ArticleAdding a second UniFi AP
Hi and thanks in advance for your patience and comments!So, added a UAP AC AP LR from picked up from TM onto my Spark supplied VDSL modem - it's attached off one of the built-in router ports on a cable...
View ArticleFirmware upgrade - TL-WR1043ND v4
Hi, thanks for taking the time. I have a TPLink Wr1043ND v4 router. I wanted to put gargoyle firmware on. They don't support v4. Haven't bricked it yet :) If you are aware of other firmware that...
View ArticleRouter with 200mbps and parental controls
Hi There!We have a customer who wants to stop his sons 2 devices being able to access the internet at all between 10pm and 7am Sunday > Thursday and 12am to 7am Friday and Saturday. He has...
View ArticleDNS resolution over Unifi USG L2TP VPN
Hi there,I have just setup a nice shiney new USG + USW-24 + 2xUAP home network, running the latest version of the Unifi controller software - v5.5.20.I have a number of different VLANs setup and...
View ArticleQNAP VPN setup question
HiHave just started to set up a QNAP 251+ NAS - first time so lots of fun. I am trying to get a VPN set up to browse folders on the NAS via my Android phone.I have discovered that my LG G2 (lollipop)...
View Article[Phone line] What sort of punchdown block is this?
Hi guys,I've got to clean up some wiring at work, one being a Frankenstein of a connection which has seen many PBX changes and must have a dozen open circuit wires, etc.I removed the blue and...
View Articleolder black genius orcon modem / router as an access point or repeater
I recently went from a 30mbps / 10mbps fibre plan to a a 100mbps / 20mbps fibre plan. They sent me a new white orcon modem / router which works great, I was thinking that I might use the older black...
View ArticleHG659b issues when used in conjunction with an Access Point
I have a Spark supplied HG659b that works perfectly on Ethernet and Wifi (both 2.4 and 5). However when I connect (via a LAN cable) an Access Point I get unreliable connection to the internet via the...
View ArticleModem Recommendation
Please forgive me if there is a discussion elsewhere. I'm just about to move into a new house and am in the process of selecting an ISP. The generally accepted principle seems to be that ISP-provided...
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