What do I need to get a recessed network enclosure installed?
My place is currently being renovated and it's the perfect time to do structured data cabling. I plan to install a 28" box in the garage, but I still have a few questions about how things are supposed...
View ArticleYe olde NAS problem
I have a NAS connected to my router, and for many years it works fine ... can be seen on both my desktop, and my TV-attached media player.Using an Android tablet and the VLC app, I can see/access the...
View ArticleWifi upgrade options
At home I have a couple of old standard Unifi AP's providing the wifi around the house (Standard early 80's build, no brick walls etc), effectively one at each end which gives good coverage, even to...
View ArticleOptions for Separate Internet Access for Tenants
We have a self-contained flat in the basement of our house that we're going to rent out again. Previously, we've let it to friends or family and they have shared our internet. However, with potentially...
View ArticleMigrating: Single Router by One Manuf. to a Mesh by another- - Will the Old...
I've had the same Asus RT AC 68w for 5 years and I've added a large mix of IoT Wall Switches / Outlets, and the count is likely 50+ Devices. 1 1/2 years ago I thought it would be an easy upgrade to add...
View ArticleImpressions on performance of the NF18ACV? Vs Edgerouter Lite?
?Hiya I have the NF18ACV, and I'm only currently on 100/20 plan with Slingshot, but intend to upgrade to the gigantic at some point soon. Just wondering ??what the performance of this router is...
View ArticleOpinions and suggestions wanted for new Router/Wifi/Mesh options
Hi all,(Sorry for the long post, but trying to provide useful and relevant detail).I'm trying to find the best overall home network/wifi solution and am after a bit of advise, I've done a bit of...
View ArticleCAT6A vs CAT8
So... Hoping someone will be able to help me out (one of you ALWAYS have an answer). We're about to renovate our house, and with this, I'm finally installing some structured cabling into a rack and...
View ArticleHuawei B315 PPOE connection on Voda Rural Broadband
I am trying to connect my wifi router to my B315 Rural Broadband modem using PPOE, but this requires a login username and password.I called Voda and they said just leave it blank, however the modem...
View ArticleNAS upgrade from Synology DS214se to DS220j?
I've had the DS214se for 4-5 years now. It's running smoothly, no complaints, until it actually needs to do pretty much anything. Anything from serving image thumbnails, to trying to stream content on...
View ArticleNetcomm NF18ACV/Orcon Google Wifi
Hey team,I've got an issue that I've had for many, many months. I've got a google wifi that keeps dropping out. I'm technical but not extremely so and so I contacted Google Wifi support and they told...
View ArticleOdd router warning
Hi allIm seeing an odd warning in the logs of my router, address seems to be within my network, however there is no device allocated to that address?|Security|Warning|Detect UDP port scan attack, scan...
View ArticleIdeas to improve Wifi - With Vodafone
Hello everyone,Hope you are all well.I am seeking some advice and recommendations to extend/improve the Wifi in my parents house.My parents internet was with WxC. The average speed was coming in at...
View ArticleHelp needed setting up Netcomm NFV18ACV port forwarding
Greetings.I set up port forwarding as explained in various places, but checking the port shows its still closed.I suspect the IP address, but Ive used as shown and 192.168.20.100 with Ubuntu IFconfig...
View ArticleDIY wirelessly extending network
Hi folksGot myself in an annoying home networking position and keen to hear some advice.I have a setup with 2 computers which require decent bandwidth. A desktop which is used for gaming and streaming...
View Article[Solved] Internet / network card connectivity issue
I'm a bit stuck with a "no internet" issue that has just cropped up. My computer has lost internet connectivity. If I run the troubleshooter, it just comes up with "a network cable in unplugged"...
View ArticlePhone Jackpoint wired with Cat5, but Modem requires RJ11
So in my new house the phone points on the wall are all wired to the central cable hub with cat5 data cables. The phone is supposed to go into Phone 1 jack (size RJ11 I believe) in the fibre modem. Is...
View ArticleSunset of 2.4GHZ Wifi, @ Home, Whose done it?
Now that I have added 2 more Unifi APs to fix up the 5GHZac dead spots (4 total in 200 SQM Home) I am now considering turning of 2.4GHZHas anyone done this? Had Issues with Visitors with old devices...
View ArticleRouter setup in new home. Has existing ethernet at a central location.
Hi guys Moved into our home last September and have had the router plugged directly into the ONT in the garage for the past year. We bought an extender to help push the signal around the house, but...
View ArticleHigh speed switches
Hi GuysLooking for suggestions for high speed switches. We have over 1000 mbps coming into the house.We have multiple devices in rooms but only one LAN port.Any suggestions much appreciated.TIA [Mod...
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