Friday talk - how edge router (or similar business grade) better?
Hello Geek fellows,happy Friday.a while ago, i took advise from fellows here that to get rid of my wifi extenders and replaced them with net gear orbi.i'm current use netgear router + 3 x orbi. the...
View ArticlePFSense IPv6 configuration questions (from ISP perspective)
Hi, all.I finally managed to get IPv6 to work on my new PFSense firewall, but I don't entirely understand precisely how this works from a higher level ISP perspective.For understanding, I am on VDSL so...
View ArticleNew laptop = new wifi issues
Hey guys, Wondering if anybody has any ideas on diagnosing/fixing this problem. Just acquired a new laptop, Asus Zephyrus M, Windows 10...
View ArticlePtMP Wireless
We seem to be experiencing a spike in crime, and two of my neighbours have independently asked me about setting up CCTV systems for them, or connecting cameras to my system. Having provided video to...
View ArticleUsing an Old Router to Extend your Wifi
New Broadband RouterWhen a shiny new Broadband Modem arived in the mail (NetComm Wifeless NF18ACV), I decided to use the old Broadband router(a NetComm NF4V) to extend my wifi Network to remote parts...
View ArticleDisabling ICMP / Pings. Why? Good or Bad
In a recent post I was told ICMP / Pings / Tracert packets were disabled by the ISP. I was told this is good practice.iknow there are ways to attack ICMP, (e.g. SMURF) but if the ISP is routing those...
View ArticleWireless solution between ONT and modem. Doable? Recommendation?
Due to some technical limitations, it's quite challenging to run a physical cable between our soon-to-be-installed ONT and the modem. A quick research online didn't tell me much (it's uncommon issue, I...
View ArticleZyxel vmg8324-b10a router loses settings after reboot
It's a NOW supplied VDSL router from a few years ago, but recently I wanted to setup some reserved IP addresses and custom DNS, I called up NOW and got the router password and set it up and everything...
View ArticleConnecting another WiFi router on HG659b
I want to connect a second Wifi onto a Lan port of my HG659b so that I can extend the Wifi to another floor above my router. Can I do this?
View ArticleCVE-2018-5390 Linux kernel versions 4.9+ vulnerability
I wonder how CVE-2018-5390 Linux kernel versions 4.9+ vulnerability would affect Linux-based consumer-grade routers in the wild... Not sure how many (if any) models are running affected version - but...
View ArticleConfiguration of DrayTek v130 and MikroTik RB951G-2HnD for VDSL
Hi guys, the plan is to use a DrayTek v130 in bridge mode for the VDSL service, with a MikroTik RB951G-2HnD behind it providing the firewall/pppoe dialer etc.Unfortunately the Mikrotik can't...
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...
View ArticleOutsource the routing function of NF18ACV to an Edgerouter Lite - how?
I got a Netcomm NF18ACV from Slingshot with landline function enabled and an Edgerouter Lite.If I was to use the routing function of my Edgerouter while keeping the NF18ACV for switching and VOIP, can...
View ArticleHome network set up and bridging routers
I'm a bit of a newb when it comes to networking and would be very grateful for some advice, please.I've just moved into a new house which has UFB from 2degrees. They have supplied a very nice Fritzbox...
View ArticleYagi AY12 Setup
Hey all, I am wondering what is needed to setup the AY12, we upgraded from the ANT-205 external antenna to the AY12. I have plugged the antenna into the Huawei B525s. With the AY12 we were getting low...
View Articlesetting up GWN7000 on 2degrees fibre
Ok what am I doing wrong here? I'm sure it's blatantly obvious to somebody more skilled than I. I tried putting in the 2degrees IPv4 DNS but that didn't help. I deselected the IPv6, didn't help. The...
View ArticleFritz_fon charging bases
Seems my last one from the 3 handsets I got when snap was clearing them out from just before their rebrand has died again, and the metal contacts are not moving smoothly in the recess despite my best...
View ArticleASUS AC68U (RT-AC1900P) - with merlin - error in logs
Hey all, Just wondering if anyone could help with the following error in my logs:dnsmasq-dhcp[9432]: not giving name Apple-TV4 to the DHCP lease of 192.168.1.241 because the name exists in...
View ArticleOld cisco switches
I have pulled a bunch of old cisco SG 200-08P switches out (about 40). Most still work fine, all about 5 years old. Any know if someone bulk buys these or even if somewhere would want them donated for...
View ArticleSynology RT2600ac on Spark?
Can anyone confirm that this can will work and what the settings should be?
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