SFTP patch cables
I've been using standard Cat6 UTP leads for a long time. I'm now dipping my toes in the water with Cat6A SFTP cables.Do these need any form of device end support to function effectively as a shielded...
View ArticleLegality and/or morality of campus wifi
I have recently been asked about the use of a wifi service using Zenbu, particularly when charging for wifi access.There used to be, maybe still are, ISP/telco contractual prohibitions around internet...
View ArticleNetgear Orbi vs Google Wifi vs Ubiquiti AmpliFi HD?
Further to my recent thread about improving wifi in my house, I took the advice of the crowd and decided to go for Mesh wifi as opposed to extending by powerline adaptors and extenders. However, the...
View ArticleHow to have a headless PC setup a wireless hotspot automatically?
How things are now:I have a PC which runs Windows 7 in a headless fashion with no monitor and keyboard, etc. At home when it starts it automatically joins the home Wifi network. I can then remote into...
View ArticleSecure way to host a public server
Hi, I looking at throwing up an old quake world server for the community and was wondering the most secure was to do this?Im just using a residential Orcon connection so only have one public facing...
View ArticleSetting up ASUS DSL-AC68U for Vodafone VDSL
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has used this router on VF VDSL? If so, could I get a peek at the settings you are using? Not all sure which of the 3 options that the setup process list I should be...
View ArticleWIFI HELP - MESH OR OTHER SOLUTION TO SLOW PATCHY WIFI
HiWe live in a two storey house - my parents live downstairs in their own space and we live upstairs in our own space.Currently we are with 2 degrees - ultra fast fibre plan.We have a stock standard...
View ArticleLosing upstream speed on ethernet after upgrading from VDSL to UFB / Fibre
Well, this one is pretty strange...Upgraded from VDSL to fibre. No changes made to my Win10 computer at all as far as it's NIC configuration.On VDSL I was getting 29mbps upstream from my computer....
View ArticleWiFi Booster - advice needed
My sister recently swapped to Trustpower for internet and they installed the router in the garage at the opposite end of the house where the living areas are. Consequently, they have very poor wifi...
View ArticleConfiguration of ipfire firewall for spark fibre
Hi, I am trying to connect my spark ONT to my ipfire firewall.I'm configuring the RED interface (the interface that goes to the ont) . I've tagged it to VLAN 10 and entered the PAP credentials as per...
View ArticleAnother patchy WiFi question thread
GreetingsCurrently we have a white orcon Genius router/modem thingie, in the middle of the house, but the signal barely reaches the lounge, i do have ethernet cable running under the house to an...
View ArticleNetwork traffic limitations on a second/extender modem-router
Hi GuysSo I've just set up a second modem router as an access point to extend the wifi coverage over the property and to give the tennant in the granny flat a stronger signal.How I set it up is that we...
View ArticleEdgerouter as ONT
The new Edgerouters all include SFP ports.As a matter of interest, could you skip the ISP provided ONT box and run the fibre straight into your router? Would there be any performance gain?
View ArticleD-Link DIR-880l: So many problems!
Hi Experts,I have been using this router for about a year now with high expectations but sadly, everything I try to achieve with it gives me headaches.Here are my struggles, if you are able to address...
View ArticleWiFi and Ubiquiti questions
WiFi is not something I know a huge deal about, anyone here able answer a question or three ?I'm looking at getting some wifi into my second dwelling, which is about 500M away and behind a stand of...
View ArticleNew Norton Secure VPN New Zealand server
I personally used Norton Secure VPN when away overseas (because they didn't have a NZ server, so latency would add up in which case I used my own home server when in New Zealand travels/conferences)....
View ArticleFibre link installer Dunedin
We have a customer that needs a fibre cable run in an industrial building. We have been asked to quote, but it is not something we know anything about.Looking for recommendations of people who can do...
View ArticleFacebook images not showing up
Hey guys, Apologies if this is not the right location for this, it was hard to find one where it would fit.I have noticed in the past few days/weeks that I can't seem to be loading up (most) photos on...
View ArticleVPN Recommendations
I would like some suggestions on VPN's Currently I use AStrill and have for several years. It seems to do what I want but figure its time to ask other VPN users what they use.I need VPN that works on...
View ArticleONT Enclosure Dimensions
Hi All Does anyone know if there is a minimum enclosure dimensions for a fibre ONT? I have power in an adjacent enclosure but want to put the ONT (in a new build) in a small enclosure (eg:...
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