Nelp needed to setup VPN on NetComm nf4v using Orcon NZ
Hi, Can anyone help me setup my modem to use VPN purchased from NewsHosting? Thanks, Goshawk
View ArticleHelp set up home wireless distribution system (WDS)
HiI would really appreciate it if someone can help me with my setup. I have a fibre connection at home that is connected to a Spark wifi router (Huawei HG630b). I get a signal downstairs and want to...
View ArticleBlueBorne Vulnerability
Looks like a major vulnerability has been revealed in Bluetoothhttps://www.armis.com/blueborne/Synopsis:BlueBorne is an attack vector by which hackers can leverage Bluetooth connections to penetrate...
View ArticleHG659b Restrict Inbound Connections?
Does the Spark HG659b have the ability within its firewall to restrict inbound connections to certain IP addresses or ranges? So, for example, if I open an external port, to restrict inbound...
View ArticleSonnet advanced mesh network communications
Has anyone had any experience with this real geeky product?? https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sonnet-world-s-most-advanced-mobile-mesh-network-communication#/ Peter
View ArticleIs no-ip OK with HG659b?
I'm going to be losing my windows live domain which currently provides ddns type access to my windows home server and the various applications I run on it.I'm losing it (pun intended) because my server...
View ArticleTP-Link TL-WDR3600 compatibility with Vodafone Fibre
Having 2 HG659 home gateways recently die on me, I'm looking to utilise a TPLink TL-WDR3600.The setup for the TP-Link WAN doesn't include anything specific for the Vodafone settings required, VLAN...
View ArticleTrouble shooting forwarding/ddns issues...
I would really appreciate some help getting my head around port forwarding and ddns and how to tell if its working or not, or if I've not done something right. I have a WHS2011 server with a Microsoft...
View ArticleHow to offer guest wifi access with a changing network key?
I have a couple of hobbies that lead to various groups of people gathering at my house on a regular basis. Our groups have had many people come and go over the years, some people only come for 2-3...
View ArticleAsus - Alternative firmware options
Thought I would start this thread so as to keep questions together and avoid side-tracking/hijacking other posts.As a starter.......My own preference is for Asuswrt-Merlin which is commonly referred to...
View ArticleFibre cables and SFPs
Where can you buy fibre cables and SFPs (10Gbit) in Auckland?Russells said it would take a couple weeks to get orders and the prices were quite high.
View ArticleAutomated internet failover?
I know enough about networking to be dangerous (did my CCNA R&S a few years ago) but I'm kind of out of my depth on this one.First scenario:If I have two home internet connections, say UFB and...
View ArticleFree Community 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 ArticleHow to setup a netgear router as a repeater with Spark
Hi there,I'm a spark fiber user, using the HG659 as a Base station. And i would like to have a descent speed/range in my house. I got heaps of ethernet wall socket so i was thinking to use my old...
View ArticleNew Networking Setup
This weekend I assisted @asmallchild with installing a rack under the stairs in his house and making everything look glorious. His setup is almost an exact clone of mine with the following:- Ubiquiti...
View ArticleCabling distances
Can any tell me the distance that cat 6/rg6 cable should be spaced away from the main lead in power cable, the half inch black power cable, not sure what it's actually called.
View ArticleSpare TG582n modem\router as a repeater?
I have two of these Technicolor TG582n units. Could I set one up to act as a repeater?I have a workshop computer in an 50m=distant outlying tin shed. It can almost pick up the house TG582n signal, but...
View ArticleMimosa PTP Link Tunning
Hi I have been running a Mimosa B5 Lite Link for about a year now been rock solid no problems with it at all. Link is 2.1Km and provides me with a VDSL connection to my rural house. I have a Draytek...
View Articlereally bad lag streaming upstairs.... FritzBox 7490 down stairs... New wifi...
AllWe have UFB atr home, Fritz Box 7490, all firmware up to date etc..The UFB box and Fritz box are down stairs and in a office but the smart 4K TV and all other wifi devices suffer lag around the...
View ArticleTP Link Archer C7 & firmware 160712 & Vodafone FibreX
Hello,I got Vodafone FibreX put on and initially had trouble accessing overseas content via my Samsung SmartTV (BBC iplayer, ITV) after swapping over to my TP-Link Archer C7 router. It would usually...
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