Orcon NF4V router - no telnet option, and using vanilla firmware
HiI just had a new DSL connection set up with Orcon, and they've sent me their Orcon branded Netcomm NF4V router.I want to extract the Orcon Genius password from the router, but to do so I need Telnet...
View ArticleHelp with port forwarding problem
Hello I'm not really computer savvy when it comes to routers and such but this problem has been doing my head in for quite a while now.. I was hoping someone who is knowledgeable on this subject might...
View ArticleAsus AC66U, any issues?
Looks like a good value device for UFB.Most big sites are giving it 8-8.5/10.Anything I should be concerned about with the device?https://www.asus.com/nz/Networking/RTAC66U/[Mod: Murph - Moved to...
View ArticleLinking multiple network switches together
HiWe've got a house that was networked cabled before we moved in and the way it has been done is basically 3 Cat6 cables running back to a central point in the garage.Cable 1 goes to lounge area (Left...
View ArticleQNAP not responding
Couple of days ago my QNAP TS-451+ NAS stopped responding.After giving it a reboot the Status red light stays on solid red and the HDD lights are solid green (in its current state the drives don't even...
View ArticleIPv6 on the PPPOE interface of an Edgerouter
When I setup my shinny new Ubiquiti Edgerouter 4 last week, I only set it up for PPPOE using IP4 to BigPipe. Since they're shutting down their IPv6 trial I didn't think it would make sense to have a go...
View ArticleHOW TO: Set up a Mikrotik RB951G-2HnD for UFB
As a few people have requested here is a how-to for setting up a Mikrotik RB951G-2HnD for use with UFB (in my case, Spark UFB) and a DNS unblocking service. The Mikrotik RB951G-2HnD is simply put, a...
View ArticleWhere in NZ can I buy a CAT 7 certified cable?
I've checked Mightyape and PB Tech online store and cannot find any CAT 7 certified ethernet cables..Though, in the US and other countires, everyone is talking about having CAT 7 cables..
View ArticleMesh network products for work colleague - what works out of the box?
Friend at work has just got fibre connected, and now finds his wireless hasn't changed speed. More than likely crappy coverage/capped wifi speeds.I don't think he'd be up for a Unifi type wired system,...
View ArticleSegregation of power and data cables in wall
We're currently in the process of renovating, and have had the electrician install a few additional power sockets before putting on the wall linings. I'm installing data outlets alongside in a few...
View ArticleDo these usb add on dual band AC antennas work?
Just curiosity. Ive got a NF4V which is stuck with single band and AC. Ive seen these on trademe. Clearly I can buy H659 router for $15-30 due to the number of vodafone installs.But just curious if I...
View ArticleHelp! My first go on wireless AP
OK, got a Cambium e410 wireless AP (free to test).I've connected, light is blue and portal says 'onboarded'.But where do I go from here?Sorry, I'm completely new to AP's.Am I using the AP to connect to...
View ArticleNew router confirms AC 5Ghz improvement, but range extension needed?
Ok so I chucked in the HG659, indeed the speed a remarkably better in close proximity.I put an AC receiver USB chip on the notebook, it helped a bit.But I need to extend the range.Outside the room is...
View ArticleUbiquiti Edge Router Suitability and Network Structure Q
Hi All,Have no idea about any networking, structured cabling, router/modem functions etc. so please bear with me, but have found some good threads with great information (however nothing that has been...
View ArticleAirNZ AKL Int Koru Lounge DNS Change required.
Hi All,I travel frequently and have notice that to get wifi in the AKL Int Koru club I have to disable my DNS4me DNS address and accept to have the assigned automatically option... (otherwise NO...
View ArticleVPN - beginner advice
Not sure if this the right forum for my topic, so happy for a mod to move it if necessary.I've recently decided that I (and my household) need to better with my digital/online security, and one of...
View ArticleONT & connecting to a Router AND home data port help.
Hey all,So I recently purchase a new Fletcher Living home and I'm scratching my head on how to get my data ports working throughout the house.I've got the yellow cable running to my R8500 and the WiFi...
View ArticleVariation in Router speeds with ultra fast broadband & ont
I have just had fibre ultra fast 900/500 installed which is great (slingshot), I was originally on VDSL with a Netgear D7000 V1, so switched this over to WAN only. worked great, was getting 700-800mpbs...
View ArticleSpark hg659b - Can't Forward port 1701
Hi thereI am trying to set up a VPN server on my Synology NAS using L2TP/IPSec. Apparently to get this to work I need to forward ports 1701, 500, and 4500 (UDP)The HG659B refuses to allow me to forward...
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