Wiring an RJ12 Wall Socket - Wrong Wire Colours
I have just moved into a new place and found that the wall jack has been unwired for some reason, although I am quite sure that previous tenants were using it for their modem to get internet. Anyway I...
View Articlepfsense vpn
I use a vpn to access blocked content which I just found out can be setup on pfsense.My pfsense box has a 4 port network card 1 - wan 3 - bridge lan. Pretty basic setup only extras i have is an OpenVPN...
View ArticleAccess to Draytek Vigor DV130 GUI from WAN socket of USG
HiFollowing on from my earlier thread, I've now got my USG and its working fine with the DV130 in bridge mode. I now want to configure the DV130<>USG connection to allow me to see the GUI...
View ArticleNetcomm Powerline np204 - HELP :)
Hello!First off, if you think this is in the wrong forum, please move it. Pretty random question but here goes!I've had a Netcomm Powerline for the longest time to connect my desktop to the...
View ArticlePush pin holes in home data cabinets
Hi allI was just seeing what products other members use to mount equipment in home data cabinets as not all equipment comes with push pins for mounting.Thanks in advance.Sorry if this question is on...
View ArticleMulticasting over Site-to-Site VPN
Is it possible to send multicast data to a remote location over a VPN? The UDP packets are tiny, and are pretty much just sending clock data (seconds and minutes).
View ArticleWhat CPE Modems Allow WAN IP Addresses and Subnets BUT block all others
Hi guys. Has anyone found a brand of CPE Modem for vDSL/Fibre etc that has the feature to ALLOW specific IP addresses at the WAN, and IP subnets and by default block all others?Ideally I'd be able to...
View ArticleWireless Router with VoIP + Client VPN, behind B315 4G modem?
Can anyone recommend a wireless access point that includes a FXS port for VoIP, and also supports acting as a VPN client (connecting to a remote VPN server).After some research, I have found the...
View ArticlePrint Server - Cheapest cheap option for a cheap cheapskate
Ok here goes,I don't understand printservers at all reallyThe issue is all the printers are hooked up in another room to SWMBOs computer, we have 3 printers (we don't need 3 printers, but apparently...
View ArticleOdd Fibre speed tests
Hi all.Vodafone fibre 200 / 20 connection.Surface Pro 3. 5GHz Wireless. Download 154.55, Upload 19.83, Ping 10ms. Surface is 30 cm from router. Wired. Download 94.36, Upload 6.65, Ping 9ms. Download...
View ArticleHG659b vs Fritzbox 7490
Have recently made the change from 2Degrees fibre to Spark fibre.Have been using a Fritzbox 7490 but Spark have also sent a HG659b modem.Can anyone with experience using both modems recommend which one...
View ArticleFinding network Cabinet in New Home
Hi there, not sure if anyone can help me. We've just moved into a house and want to get connected to fibre etc. Was super simple at the old house, just a new line in and fibre box was installed. This...
View ArticleUsing Linksys EA9200as DHCP to connect to Dreytek Modem
I have Dreytek 2860 as my Fibre Modem and has the Linksys EA9200 connected as the wifi & routerThe Dreytek has a better firewall & DOS/QOS management but the linksys has way better wifi and...
View ArticleVodafone Huawei HG659 Router
I've got my old Vodafone HG659 router which I want to plug into my lounge and use as a wifi extender.I've read this (https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=66&topicid=201932)What i've done...
View ArticleUsing an old router as a switch?
I'm using an old router as a switch, and wanted to know how advisable this is.While wifi is now provided by a couple of decent APs, I'm still using an old TP Link router (TL-WR1043ND) to act as a...
View ArticlePPPoE connection error = Timeout waiting for PADO packet
Hi allCurrent setup:Vodafone VDSLSophos UTM 9.5 running on an Intel NUCnic0 -> lanusb\eth nic1 -> DrayTek Vigor130 (PPPoE pasthru)UTM handles creds and vlan tag of 10Modem has no real...
View ArticleFibre ONT + Netgear Nighthawk D7000 + Plex
Hi there, I have had a look around the forums but can't seem to find anything that answers my query.I recently got Fibre installed through MyRepublic but ever since it's been up and running, I can no...
View ArticleHg8240
Writing in for my daughter she's just got the fastest fibre with slingshot and lives in Tauranga theres a ont old style hg8240. My question ? is she's only getting patchy downloads from 33 to 90 on...
View ArticleIs Uniden 1735 compatible with 3035
Is Unidenis dect 1735 compatible with dect 3053, as I have brought a new phone dect 1735 +1 ,can I use the dect 3035 as the third phone have look on internet but can't find anything. Thanks.
View ArticleCan't connect to router
I've plugged Ethernet cable into my PC and other into LAN port on an old router, I goto 192.168.1.1 on the browser but I can't connect. Any advise please?
View Article