Updated Firmware for Contact Broadband (Netcomm) and... Abracadabra: no more...
Hi there,Hoping someone can help me out.I have a fiber connection with CONTACT ENERGY and a NETCOMM modem. I was playing around and decided to upgrade the firmware (Firmware Version:...
View ArticleDual injection points to EoP / powerline
Apologies if a dumb question but I have a spare D-Link EoP unit that I could use as a second "injector" ...... providing it doesn't screw up the already tempremental powerline setup.I use Cat 6...
View ArticleCan the Huawei HG659b force users through its DNS?
Hi All, long time reader first time poster :)I have recently upgraded from ADSL to VDSL. On the ADSL i was using an Asus DSL-N11U which allowed me to set it so all the users were forced to use the DNS...
View ArticleMoving ONT to different part of house
So, i have had fibre for a while now and am struggling with wireless signal which keeps dropping out on all devices. This happens every couple of minutes and its driving me crazy.I would really like to...
View ArticleNew chinese Wifi 6 - Routers Xiaomi Redmi AX5 and Huawei Ax3
I am intrigued by the latest generation AC / wifi 6 routers now available for less than NZD100.E.g. the Xiaomi Redmi Router...
View ArticleSuggestions for Wifi mesh with VF wireless broadband
Any guidance on a Wifi mesh system to use with VF wireless broadband? I presume one of the mesh units has to plug into the broadband modem or can they talk directly to the modem/router via WiFi. So a...
View ArticlePoint to Point to Point - Repeating Wifi for faster internet
I'm just far enough rural that fiber wont get here, however my olds who live just under 1km up the road should be getting it at some stage in the near future. (Was Dec 20 until last week, now it might...
View Articlesetup More Devoli Static IPs on cisco router
Try to set a static IP on my Cisco 2901 router, a static IP cannot meet the needs of I, after consulting the original supplier of fiber optic Spark, they don't offer much static IP service, so service...
View ArticleNew modem recomendations?
Hi, we've got Spark fibre and the standard Spark Huawei HG659b modem and have 5 computers, 5 phones, iPads, xbox, TV, printer and a few other smart devices connected to it. It works well most of the...
View ArticleSwitch to Switch
I have an 8port TP-Link on my home network and all the ports are now full. So I'm thinking - a 16port - but the space I have to house it is limited. I know I can daisy-chain two 8ports but what I don't...
View ArticleGWN7000 Update 1.0.9.6 Beta Available - Fixes GB issue
Hi.Just updated to this Beta. Can't test GB speed myself as only on 100MB planEnhancements / Changes1.Fixed PPPoE slowness issue;2.Fixed an issue of admin to get root shell access by remote command...
View ArticleCannot connect Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 to Spark Fibre ONT
Hello,I recently bought a Netgear Nighthawk RAX40 to replace our previous setup, but cannot get to connect to the internet when plugged into the fibre ONT.When we moved from ADSL to fibre I found our...
View ArticleUbiquiti EdgeRouter ER-10X - Thoughts, Experences
Hi.I am moving into a new house in a few weeks and will be getting fibre installed there. I currently have gigabit on bigpipe and will be keeping that. I am looking at putting a cabnet in the attached...
View ArticleGetting a static IP on Wireless
I've discovered today that I've done a stupid thing. I've just installed a surveillance system and found I couldn't see it online. Then I learned that wirless modems can get multiple IP addresses per...
View ArticleNew Edgerouter x SFP bootloop after update - RMA?
Hi all, Took the plunge and bought an Edgerouter x SFP yesterday - yay. Was following the guide and one of the earlier steps is to do an update, note I was in the Web UI - mistake #1. ok cool, tried...
View ArticleLAN connection has stopped working
I have an old Pipo mini-pc I play with from time to time. It is running the free version of Win 8.1 that came with these kinds of machines. Within its limits, it has always worked fine.Today I was...
View ArticleXiaomi router AX1800
Xiaomi router AX1800Anyone used Xiaomi routers?Ax1800 a potential cheaper mesh system, wifi 6.To cheap to be good?
View ArticleUsing a Spark Smart Modem - Mfr Arcadyam as a wifi access point - is it...
Hi folks,I'm hoping you can help me here.I have just swapped out the Spark Smart Modem with my Linksys WRT1900AC V2 which is working perfectly. What I'm keen to do, if possible, is to change the Spark...
View ArticleAdvice on my dying Dlink modem and our upcoming fibre
Hi allSo we have a Dlink 2888a modem which has served us well the past couple years with VDSL. Lately it seems that the 2.4ghz wifi is dying as we can connect to it but get no internet working, it...
View ArticleNetwork Cable Test Results
We have recently build a garage on the front of our section and as part of this I intend to put all my networking equipment in a cupboard out there. I have installed a 28in recessed cabinet for the ONT...
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