Router + Switch or just Router
Hi guys, I've had a read of the comprehensive router guide sticky and a few other threads like this one about hardline home networking, but I think I'm missing something fundamental about combining a...
View ArticleCisco IOS Router VLAN Frustrations
Hi There, this is tearing my hair our!Objective: Switchport fastEthernet 0/0/0 is untagged VLAN1 and tagged VLAN2RTR01#interface fastEthernet 0/0/0RTR01(config-if)##switchport mode ? access Set...
View ArticleFix 2D Wifi Call dropping / Improve home Wifi performance
Calling Wifi geeks like @sbiddle ;) At the moment, I'm using 3 node google wifi set up that sits across 5 bedrooms plus a sleep out.Primary node, in the mid rear of the house by the basement.A...
View ArticleUbiquiti Amplifi Router – USB-C Power Supply Issue
HiWe have happily been using the Ubiquti Amplifi Router since November 2017.However today it suddenly just stopped working – no sign of life etc. Doingsome investigation it appears that is is a power...
View ArticleSafe browsing using DNS filters - Android issues - DNS over TLS? IPv6?
I use DNS filters for pr0n and inappropriate content on our home network. I have been re-configuring this and during testing have noticed some issues on modern Android devices. This may be due to...
View ArticleAdded a TP-Link AX50 as new fibre Router, can I use the VF Ultrahub as WIFI...
Hi Guys,Have very basic knowledge of networking, and I have just setup a TP-LINK AX50 for WIFI6 access to my fibre ONT with VF. I have an existing CAT6 cable runnign from the house out to the garage,...
View ArticleDoes the Unifi controller need to be running to allow L2TP to a USG3?
Google foo is failing me currently.TL:DR - does the controller need to be running in order to VPN into a usg3? I have my controller running in a container on a Dell R710. It's on a UPS, so in the event...
View ArticleTerminating Cat6a Cable query
Hi, I'm hoping for a quick answer to this query, although I appreciate it's more complex than I'd like it to be! I have wired our old home with Cat6a and have a 24 port switch to terminate it all into....
View ArticleCan you get Cheap SPF+ transceivers in NZ?
Is there anywhere local that has cheap generic SPF+ transceivers (e.g. FS.com cheap)Also, in a related rant, it's really annoying that trying to find spf transceivers on both pricespy and priceme (aka...
View ArticleMesh WiFi Advice Recommendations
Hi All,I am looking at getting a Mesh wifi system for my home.There seems to be a huge range out there all with various spec's and prices.I am not that good with setting up WiFi networking. Are they as...
View ArticleFritz box port sharing problems
Hello all,I have recently bought a Devolo home control unit, for controlling switches, heaters, lights, etc. After plugging in to the mains and connecting a lan cable to the router you are instructed...
View ArticleRecommendations for home network monitoring - possibly Pi based
Hi all,As my home network grows I want to ensure everything works, and I don't become 'home network support' 24 x 7. I am looking for something that can monitor the network, nothing fancy, something...
View ArticleConnection issues connecting Netgear N600 as access point to Netcomm...
hi thereI cannot connect to internet using my netgear router as a access point.I am connecting it through D Link powerline adaptor in my bedroom and my main router is a netcomm from slingshot.Any ideas...
View ArticleHuawei B618s-65D in bridge mode for mesh wifi?
I have a Huawei B618s-65D wireless broadband router which is great in rural North Canterbury, but our large house has some wifi dead spots and I'm considering mesh wifi.I understand how to put it all...
View ArticleHuawei Q2 Pro 3xbase pack?
Does anyone have experience of the Huawei Q2 Pro x 3 base pack?I'm considering it as an alternative to the TP-Link Deco M5 3 pack that seems very popular but a ageing a little now.One reason for...
View Articlewifi 50% slower than ethernet
Hi .Just wonderingIs it normal for wifi to be approx 30% to 50% slower than ethernet , when its no where near wifi theoretical max ?Tested via OOKLA speedtest Tried a PC & notebook.Tried ISP's...
View ArticleTwo wire wall socket(RJ11) to RJ45 modem
Few days ago I replaced my vdsl tplink modem and got this new fritzbox 7490 from my provider. Previously I used RJ 11 connectors with flat 4 wire phone cable and everything was fine. But now obviously...
View ArticleNew CloudFlare speed test
https://speed.cloudflare.com/ Good blog post here how they try to make it an accurate, real world test. On 2degrees fiber 100/20 plan in Wellington on ethernet, gigabit internal network, I get 103Mbps...
View ArticleAnyone using ASUS RT-AC68U or similar model with VF Fiber?
I'm trying to figure out why I can't see any graph or data in Internet Connection(WAN) tab under Traffic Monitor? Can someone else please check on their side?
View ArticleRalink RT3290 802.11bgn wifi adaptor stopped working
hi thereMy Ralink wifi adaptor suddenly stopped working disabled it and enabled it multiple time and also checked for latest drivers did a network reset still no luck at all.Any ideas am using win10.I...
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