Software to Identify Wifi attached
Hi Is there a piece of software windows appropriate that will stay live on the desktop or toolbar and identify WiFi .... devices? things? that are connected to my wifi?Something simple easy to use...
View ArticleBroadband Routers with 10Gig
Before you answer - while Chorus are completing a trial of 10Gigabit Internet I know that while the majority of us are at 1Gig or slower internet speed....it's not uncommon for us to run a NAS for...
View ArticleUnable to access Fritzbox user interface
I'm trying to setup an old Fritzbox 7490 as an access point, however i can't access the fritzbox user interface page.Trying to connect to http://fritz.box & 192.168.178.1 both fail.Attempting to...
View ArticleUsing spare router as network extender
Main router "A" - Spark Smart router ( The new one )Extender Router "B" - HG659B ( the old spark router )Router A has ip range of 192.168.1.20 - 192.168.1.200Router B Ip is 192.168.1.254 DHCP turned...
View ArticleHaving a hard time with HG659B with DMZ and Port Forwarding
So I recently moved into a place where they have Spark Fibre with Huawei HG659B for internet. I have a Ubiquity ER-X as a router/switch that I had for the main router device at my last home but I can't...
View ArticleNetcomm NF4V replacement
Eventually the time may come that I'll need to replace my trusty Netcomm NF4V. I've been using Netcomm products for over 10 years now and found them to be mostly reliable (bar one out-of-the-box...
View Article2.5 Gigabit switches
Hi I am Jason and you might remember me from such threads as I cannot afford 10 gigabit and and why does my cable not have an rj 45 connection on the end.The board that I am using for my unraid server...
View ArticleMounting switch and Vodafone router in comms cupboard
Might be a dumb question, but how do you mount a switch in the comms cupboard? There are holes for screws at the back of the switch, but do you find screws to fit the holes in the comms cupboard...
View ArticleUpload speed packet loss and ISP is saying its not on their side, Ive tried...
I've been dealing with issues with my internet for the past 2 months and I've called my ISP (Vodafone) around 15+ times, they are telling me the issue is not on their side and that they haven't been...
View ArticleStatic vs DHCP addressing
Guys, although this 'ere forum calls me a Master Geek, the label couldn't be further from the truth, I'm a luddite.My home network is fibre (Chorus), provided by Slingshot (100mps unlimited), Slingshot...
View ArticleUbiquiti Amplifi HD not getting ipv6 from 2Degrees?
Bought a shiny new Amplifi HD as the Fritizbox was groaning under the weight of all our devices.I have updated firmware etc and it works great off the back of the Fritizbox but if I try to plug it...
View ArticleNetgear ORBI on Vodafone HFC/FibreX
Good afternoon,My VF hub died on me so I thought I would try to install a third-party router to get myself working instead of waiting for an engineer. It's been several days of pain back and forth...
View ArticleHow to diagnose faulty fibre?
We have a fibre connection running between the main house and a granny flat which has been working perfectly since June last year when it was installed. On Wednesday morning (about 4:30am based on the...
View ArticleWeird problem with new Fritzbox 7590 over wireless - one single device on the...
I've just upgraded my Fritzbox 7390 to a 7590. After a call to 2degrees to get the settings right internet is working fine for my a variety of Windows 10 PCs, WiFi, all Android phones and tablets.Next...
View ArticleHelp setting my router to the LAN in my Comms panel
Hi all. In our new house we have the normal style Comms panel in the garage. I have had Stuff fibre installed with eh standard wireless router/modem. I want to connect my Sky box and PS4 to the LAN but...
View ArticleI successfully used an old Vodafone HG556a as a wifi extender
This is my small contribution to Geekzone diy networkers out there on a budget (maybe someone will find this info useful one day). I found snip its of references to this process already around (some on...
View ArticleHas anyone used VF Ultra Hub Modem on non VFNZ UFB?
I wasn't sure if it is locked to VFNZ in some shape or formAlso how have people found the 802.11AC performance on it?
View ArticleMultiple PS4's on the same network
Hey everyone,Am having issues with voice chat on two PS4s in the same house, have been trying to play Warzone and only one of us can chat, the other one there simply isnt any voice coming through from...
View ArticleAny advantage to combined modem/router?
I'm buying a new home WiFi/Ethernet router. I have a Spark 630b ISP modem serving that purpose. The logical thing is connect 630b with WAN link to the new device. Easier for any ISP intervention...
View ArticleThin client slow, but laptop intent speed fine
So me and the gf are working from home, my laptop is working fine over wifi, her thin client is really slow over Ethernet.It's fine art her parents place who have fibre, I only have Ultra VDSL 20 down...
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