I don’t want Mesh, but...
...I do need multiple APs. I tried Spark Mesh and I find it hit miss because of the house configuration. I used the Spark smart modem for a while as the router then went back to my edge router, and...
View ArticleEdgerouter Lite vs ASUS RT-AC59U
I'm just about to change from my old vodafone cable 100/20 connection to a new stuff fibre one, and they've sent me their ASUS RT-AC59U router ahead of time.Not sure whether I should change over to it...
View ArticleChorus Internal cabling
Hi, I would like to move the Fibre ONT from one part of the building to another, so I need to reroute the cabling from the entrance point to where the ONT will be going to be while renovating.Does...
View ArticleTorrents - upload slower than download
Not that it bothers me as such, but just curious as to why the following occurs....I have a torrent client set up on a dedicated port, which is allowed via the router.I'm on 100/100, and when I...
View ArticleHome LAN query ONT.Router>switch>wifi
I realise there have been a few similar threads on this recently but I wanted to ask my own question, so rather than crash someone else's threat I have started a new one. I have recently cabled the...
View ArticleUDM Pro not able to pickup WAN connection after reboot
Hi all, 'upgraded' from a USG to a UDM Pro for my business network. Figured it made sense to remove the 85Mbps bottle neck that comes with all the security features turned on in the USG. But have...
View ArticleFree Community UniFi Cloud Controller
PLEASE NOTE! The controller URL has been moved - it is now hosted at https://gzunifi.murfy.nz:8443I understand that for some of you getting into UniFi gear is a bit tedious because of the controller......
View ArticleNew to Fibre; using existing ASUS DSL-AC68U with Vodafone and Phone
Chorus installed our Fibre connection last week with their Type 300 ONT. They put this directly next to the phone socket and seem to have integrated the phone (if that is the correct term?).Vodafone...
View ArticleWiFi Issue From Hell - Help!
The problem: Wireless router does not show up in available networks.My brother has been suffering from this issue for a while now. I can't seem to solve it, but maybe someone on this forum has run in...
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 ArticleInternet relay linking project
hi when i had adsl i used this form or amateur radio to connect to the world and other amateurs.Basically one connects a radio to a computer running a linx program the linc computor is ethernetted to a...
View ArticleVodafone Cable PPOE and Sophos XG FW
Howdy, I'm in the process of putting in a Sophos XG firewall for my parents (for various reasons) to replace their existing router. They are on the old high speed cable service. I've struck a bit of an...
View ArticleI have no idea what I am doing. CAT5 mess in the wall. Help
Please help geekzone. House was built in 2007. I'm pretty sure this is all daisy chained. I want to use Ethernet 1 room essentially but would be ideal if I could use it in all rooms that have a jack....
View ArticleMonitoring Bandwidth Usage on ERL
I've got 100/20 broadband and I think that's probably OK for our current usage. However, some services, e.g. Netflix, auto throttle when bandwidth isn't sufficient, so this could potentially happen...
View ArticleFiber Question: extend fiber from internal junction box to ONT
Hi guys/Gals I am looking to extend my fiber run from the internal junction box (pictured below) to the ONTEven though one fiber core is being used would this cable suit?:...
View ArticlePi Hole / Pixel 4a static reservation issue
I'm having trouble getting my Pixel 4a to pick up a static DHCP reservation from the pi hole. It works fine for every other device on the network - Moto G8, random home automation devices, etc. Helps...
View ArticleMikrotik Multiple Public IP's
Hi,I had a Edgerouter Lite die and I'm trying to configure a Mikrotik in it's place but I'm having trouble with the static IP block that was provided from the ISP.I need to allow two of the public IP...
View ArticlePi-hole for just one device?
Can Pi-hole be set up to just block ads to one device on a network or does it affect the whole network?I have got it installed and running on a Pi 3 and now I want to try to block ads going to my...
View ArticleFritxBox help setting up Mesh
Can someone with experience setting up a 7490 x 2 connected via LAN as a Wireless Mesh please PM me.I am having trouble. (Other things on my mind at present - so would really appreciate the help)Many...
View ArticleCan't forward standard ports NetCommWireless NF4V Slingshot
Hi All, I have the same router and problem found in this thread https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=66&topicid=238006The solution in the thread above is to change the port the app listens...
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