piHole not blocking
About a year ago, I played with piHole and had it running reasonably well, except it would prevent TVNZ from working.... which upset the wife so I removed it.So this week I decided to give it another...
View ArticleRecommendations for Router Replacements for Vodafone UltraHub for use with...
So, this is in Wellington.. we have been running FibreX for some time and have only just had it upgraded to Ultrafast HFC, Max speed. I need to get the Ultrahub replaced with another type of router for...
View ArticleHelp - My internet isn't working on Draytek Vigor 2862n with MyRepublic
Hey there!So I switched to Fibre in Jan this year - going well. Got a Chorus fibre box installed (Chorus ONT 300), and connected with a Gamer Static IP fast Fibre account with MyRepublic. My router is...
View ArticleVodafone ultra hub and wi fi booster tips
Hi all, I am on Vodafone HFC Max (c.900/90) Have the Vodafone ultra hub. I live in a 100 year old house and the cable comes into my attic area where the cable modem is, and so also the ultra hub...
View ArticleD-Link DHP-P600AV Ethernet over powerline - Losing ethernet connection
I've recently purchased a D-LINK PowerLine AV2 1000 (DHP-P601AV) Gigabit Passthrough Kit (from Harvey Norman) for use in connecting lounge modem back to home office 8-port ethernet switch.A couple of...
View ArticleUpgraded to Nigthawk R7000 AC1600 /w 2Degree fibre connection - ethernet...
Hi folks, My brother suggested I post here as there is a good chance someone might be able to help figure out what I'm doing wrong with my new router. In my new flat, we have a gigabit fibre connection...
View Article5 GHz AP disappears periodically, 2.4 GHz and LAN unaffected
Hi All,I've been trying to troubleshoot a strange issue I'm having, and what I've managed to find online hasn't solved the issue so I need a little more assistance. The 2.4 GHz network is 802.11g/n and...
View ArticleGetting a USG with a Spark 4G modem
I've a remote location that I have a PC and other equipment and have a 4G modem to connect to. I need to be able to remotely see how the equipment is working and VPN directly when required.I have an...
View ArticleOrcon fibre router and Google wifi setup
Hi,Hope someone can assist me.I have an Orcon fibre router and Google wifi (3 nodes in the mesh).What is the correct config between the Orcon router and Google wifi?Does my Orcon router still need DHCP...
View ArticleNew Ubiquiti WiFi Setup
Hi EveryoneFirst off, just want to say these forums have been a massive help in helping getting us setup here in NZ after recently arriving from Europe, has been a hell of ride but the info and advice...
View ArticleConnect two Vodafone HG659 together but as different networks
I have the first HG659 (device1) connected to the ONT. A cable to the granny flat and another HG659 (device2) , currently connected to together with the LAN ports, with device2 set to DHCP off and...
View ArticleBYO modem / router settings for SPEEDSTER Taranaki
Hi, If you join SPEEDSTER, our new ISP in Taranaki, and want to use your own modem / router, they are unable to help you with any setup questions you may have. Setting up is the owner's responsibility...
View ArticleNF18ACV Firmware Version NC2-R6B017
Has anyone performed the above firmware upgrade? I'm a bit late to the party, considering it was released 21st February this year. Quite a few new features, including better 2.4ghz performance...
View ArticleHuawei 630b WIFI question
Hi there,I live in an old villa that is about 100sqm 3 bedroom, bathroom, kitchen + lounge + dinning room (1 big room).I got a Huawei 630b as part of signing up for Spark VDSL many many years ago. The...
View ArticleIs one wireless access point adequate (Cambium e410)
Having a house built soon.Will one wireless access point (Cambium e410) be adequate?https://www.cambiumnetworks.com/products/wifi/cnpilot-e410/It states that the range is 180m.As you can see, it's not...
View ArticleTP-Link Archer C9 or the Stuff Fibre Asus modems (AC68, AC86)?
Am joining up on Stuff Fibre gigabit plan and already have a TPLink Archer C9. Stuff Fibre offer a Asus rt-ac68u for free or you can buy a asus rt-ac86u from them for $300. Both seem to have pretty...
View ArticleUniFi Dream Machine and G4 Pro Cameras?
Recently bought a UniFi dream machine - my first foray into the ubiquity world - knew nothing about networking but loving learning a little bit about it now and can see myself getting a little bit...
View ArticleWhere to Buy 200m of Direct Bury, Metal Free, Terminated Fibre Optic Cable
Hi,I would like to buy 200m of direct bury, metal free, pre terminated, fibre optic cable. Can anyone point me to a company?It's going through a forest so needs to be totally metal free to not...
View ArticleUbiquiti model recommendations for my use case
If anyone has time to offer some advice on new gear options I'd appreciate that. I'll explain what I have and where I want to be at the end of this process. A few years ago when UFB arrived at our...
View ArticleAdding or switching to Mesh Wifi - what's the best way?
The wifi coverage in my three-storey house is terrible because how the house is constructed with lots of walls and floors. I cannot easily route cables through the house because there is no ceiling...
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