Advice setting up filezilla server with Huawei HG659b Modem and google mesh.
I tried to set up a filezilla server the other day to share some large files with friends and ran into trouble due to issues requiring bridging etc.I'm not very technical but I can usually follow...
View ArticleTrying to setup old Huawei HG630b as an AP
I must be missing something simple. I'm trying to setup an old Huawei wireless router as a 2nd access point by following the instructions from @Jase2985 in this old post here, but I'm having...
View ArticleStrange IP issue on small network
I have a small network for remote camera monitoring. I run Sighthound on an Intel NUC through a small 4 port POE switch to a Hikvision camera. There is also a Netatmo weather station running on wifi...
View ArticleDo gaming routers help speed?
Hi, I recently signed up with 2Degrees for broadband. Great customer support. However, when I play online games in my console, I get occasional random lag. I didn't experience lags in gaming when I was...
View ArticleHelp connecting Asus RT AC86U to Spark Fibre
I have connected the router straight up too the ONT and it connects but then when I restart the router never connects until I do a factory reset. The system logs are full of 'net: apply redirect rules...
View ArticleUnifi-AP-AC-PRO vs VF Ultrahub modem for wifi
Hello.I currently have a VF Ultrahub providing my 5GHz wifi, and a microtek? thingy from TrueNet doing the 2.4Ghz.I would quite like to nix the Truenet router, but I've been wondering if it's a good...
View ArticleSlow download speed only on overseas servers using WAP
Hi everyone, I've recently set up an old router I had (Spark Huawei Hg630B) as a Wireless Access Point upstairs to improve the WIFI signal. My main router is located downstairs and it is a VDSL/FIBRE...
View ArticleMetro Ethernet Providers in New Zealand
Hi ThereAny recommended Metro Ethernet providers in NZ? I'm looking for metro ethernet connectivity between branches and a Data Centre. I'm aware that Vector has a metro ethernet offering and Spark has...
View ArticleHome network and switch question.
Hey all.Just moved into my new house which is hard wired with data cabling. All leading to the garage into a patch panel, and currently the router into the ONT from the study. My plan is to purchase 2...
View Articleethernet cable for home network
I am considering laying some ethernet cables to add an access point and to have a wired connection to the TV.1. I was thinking of using cat6 Dynamix C-C6-SLDBLUE. Is that a good choice?2. It could...
View ArticleOld P67 Motherboard with Fibre 1000
I am running an old GA-P67A-UD4-B3 with my new fiber 1000 connection. Speed test is great running through the motherboards normal socket wired to my computer.Result ID8633560254 PING ms 4 DOWNLOAD Mbps...
View ArticleGate video intercom options (VOIP phone?)
We are needing to replace our current gate video intercom & unlock system (or more correctly, had an electrician attempt to do it but messed up such that we now have no intercom to the gate). Gate...
View ArticlePLC Remote Access with same subnets
Hey Everyone, I hope someone can help me. I have softether running on windows server on a VPS. I have successfully setup up server and clients and can connect via PC and the 4G LTE Route (Teltonika...
View ArticleWireless on computer drops out only on 5GHz
We recently got Gigabit internet and over the past two weeks or so the 5GHz has been dropping out on my computer...It connects fine, works for a few minutes then drops out completely all of a sudden....
View ArticleCannot locate device that is connected to our Wifi
I've noticed that there is a unknown device that is connected to our home network so i have blocked it and it appears to be trying to connect every 2hours.I'm really stumped on what this device is as...
View ArticleRouter or Mesh system?
I'm on the 100/20 plan on Orcon and using the router that it came with. Have just upgraded for the Gigantic Fibre plan so waiting for that to set up.That being said, I'm experiencing dead spots around...
View ArticleNord VPN set up on 2degrees FritzBox 7490
Hey guys!I've been wanting to set up a VPN for a while now, but have only just started seriously looking into it.I'm a bit of a rookie when it comes to this stuff, but usually can pick it up fast!I'm...
View ArticleNew house build & network (Ubiquiti setup)
Hi,Long time reader, first time poster...I'm after advice probably on a few fronts.I've done a lot of reading on these forums and elsewhere. I am currently doing a new build and we are close to having...
View ArticleWhy would pfsense take an hour to connect to Spark Fibre?
Yesterday I tried to set up a pfsense box on my spark fibre connection (WAN as PPPoE on vlan 10). Everything else was disconnected except a linux laptop connected to the pfsense GUI (static IPv4 LAN)....
View ArticleNew Spark Modem has open unsecured open connection
Hi thereI need advice and or help on my new Spark WiFi modem (delivered in the last week) ... we have three connections available .. the two standard secure connections on 2.4 and 5 GHz bands which I...
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