Problem with Ethernet socket
Hi everyone, recently moved into a newly built house and we've got gigabit internet. Plugging devices into the Ethernet sockets around the house and I get the expected wired speeds except for on one...
View ArticleRecommend me a switch (or 2)
Can you recommend me a switch please? We have a 2 storey house and I'm currently cabling up 6a network cable. The plan is to have my router go to the understaff cupboard and have a switch distribute to...
View ArticleMikrotik RB2011L-IN Can route Gigabit speed?
Hi guys,Thanks to @michaelmurphy's Edgerouter guide, I have an ER-X set up to run 200/200 UFB.Got given one of these Mikrotik router over the weekend and was wondering if anyone is running this on...
View ArticlePatch cable pins
I am doing some home automation with a couple of Sonoff wifi swithes (one to the automatic gates, another to the garage door opener). I have a gate intercom that I am patching into on one end, that...
View ArticleNew WiFi 6 router
New Wi-fi 6 routerhttps://amplifi.com/alienYes please, shame about the price!A
View ArticleFree Community UniFi Cloud Controller
PLEASE NOTE! The controller URL has been moved - it is now hosted at https://gzunifi.murfy.nz:8443I understand that for some of you getting into UniFi gear is a bit tedious because of the controller......
View ArticleOpenVPN DNS routing
Posted about this a while ago, but have done more testing and gotten a few things working, so re-posting to see if I can get help againI have a openvpn server running at home, clients can connect fine,...
View ArticleUsing a common SSID for networks
I have a 2d fibre connection and run both a 2.4GHz and a 5 GHz network from the FritzBox 7490. Coverage is a bit spotty at one end of the house so I have a second 7490 with a wired connection to the...
View ArticleHome Network - Need multiple LAN point connection to work
Hi All,I have a typical house wiring where the layout is similar to in the diagram. COM panel have ONT and LAN connection end points to the multiple rooms. As ONT is only servicing on LAN port 1, I...
View ArticleDell PoE switches and IP cameras
Hi,We're in the midst of moving to a new premises and, among other things, are changing to IP CCTV from the analogue we use at the current premises. The proposed NVR will require a PoE switch, current...
View ArticleRecommendations for POE _powered_ 5-8 port gig switches?
Looking at a new house that has a fibre connection but despite being built in 2012 has a grand total of SIX cat5e runs through the ~260m2 of two storey goodness. They are at least one in each room of...
View ArticleHome Network - DMS Server ER-X HG659b AP
Hi All,Thanks for the help with last post. Managed to enable all the LAN connection using ER-X. I need help now with network config.I have below network map now. All the devices are on same subnet....
View ArticleProblems with internet speeds
Hey , I have had an on going issue with my phone and internet. Chorus isn't fixing it , it's been going on for 4 months. Where the speed is showing at 17mbsp Download speed on the Chorus website and my...
View ArticleWiFi Bridge/Extender Common SSID
I'd like to set the device with the same SSID as the parent router to allow seamless connectivity. When I set up the Netgear extender the default SSID comes up as [say] 1234567-ext with the same Chanel...
View ArticleHow to configure B315 as LAN switch
I know my way around computers but most networking stuff is over my head. I am trying to diagnose some issues on my home network and would like to configure a spare B315 as a simple LAN switch. Can...
View ArticleThe Power of a Router reboot!
Interesting finding here. Our two Huawei cell phones had a problem with the latest Stuff app update that happened a few days ago. It would take 15-17 sec to produce any Stuff data on the screen. Just...
View ArticleTransmission Power on wifi routers - HG659
I spent a lot of time to learn about wifi channels, country restrictions, channel transmission power, all because of an internet article that claimed I could improve the wifi signal on an Apple Airport...
View ArticleUsing LAN ports on an Access Point
I have a spare FritzBox that I have set up as an access point at one end of the house where coverage was a bit spotty. It seems to work fine - I have it set to fixed IP 192.168.178.4, DHCP off. The...
View ArticleAlternative fibre delivery to house
I've had an enquiry from a client with a fabulous lifestyle property in Northland. Fibre has just been laid down the road. Her house, though, is a full half km from the road. She's been quoted $40/m...
View ArticleProtective casing for wireless AP?
Having a house built.Will have the wireless AP in the ceiling (on the other side, so not visible).Is there some sort of projective casing, to protect from dust etc?The AP is a Cambium E410.
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