New Home Build - Network Options
We are building a new home with an established franchise in the South Island, and will be shortly meeting with the electrician to discuss wiring.I am wanting to set up a strong network which is...
View ArticleUnifi UAP-AC-LR reset consequences?
Hi,Many many moons ago I setup a Unifi UAP-AC-LR (using the app) for my folks.Lately it seems to be a bit unstable requiring frequent restarts.I've come to visit with a view to doing some...
View ArticleWiFi not getting updated IP config after connecting to another wifi network
Does anybody else have the following issue? I'm on a Windows 10 PC.Whenever I connect to another WiFi network after connecting to an existing WiFi network, I always have to disable and reenable the...
View ArticleSynology cloudstation drive
I have two synology NAS's; one at my main home, the other at another home. They back up to each other.Home internet is provided by Spark fibre and the home modem is an edgerouter 4. Until recently, the...
View ArticleConfiguring Apple Airport Expresses as Airplay Devices on VLANs using ER-X...
Has anybody successfully configured Apple Airport Expresses as Airplay clients only (i.e. all routing and wifi functionality switched off and with the units connected by 3.5mm jacks to various audio...
View ArticleWalkthrough for setting up Ubiquiti USG on Vodafone for a novice.
Hello,Can anyone direct me to a walkthrough for a USG setup on Vodafone Fibre?My plan is to get the router up and running then remove my Vodafone router/ap. Thanks heaps.
View ArticleAdvice Please: Simple Guest LAN Using ER-X
Many hours of reading leaves me more confused..!We're in a rural area, no fibre for ages, using VF VDSL, but it's OK - Ping 37, Down 44, Up15. Have a separate small rental studio that shares the VDSL...
View ArticleUniFI AP - Need to re-adopt (but how)?
Hi all Ive a UniFI UAP AC Pro (test date 12/24/16)Until last night it was rocksteady and we found it was in a slow blue/white flash this morning- decided to reset it and now its on the plain solid...
View ArticleParadox Neware setup
HiParadox Neware v5I need to setup Neware to connect to a DIFFERENT alarm board .Neware was setup for a Alarm in a different factory & has retained all those settings. So how do I reset Neware...
View ArticleRaspberry Pi 4 8gb External 5G WIFI Third Party Radio Interferences
My Raspberry Pi 4 Wifi seems very touchy around any other radio frequency producing devices. Noticed logitech keyboard dongle kills it. Fixed with USB extension. Also old 17" monitor at a certain...
View ArticleCan't find an ASUS RT-AX88U in NZ? Any ideas
Looking to shout myself an ASUS AX88U for Christmas but they seem to be sold out in NZ.Next delivery mid Jan 2021 Anyone know a retailer (online or bricks and mortar in Wgtn) that may have one? Thanks
View ArticleLooking to replace Spark Smart Modem and 2x Meshes
We just confirmed that the Spark Smart Mesh products cannot broadcast the Guest Network due to an internal limitation.A huge problem for us, heading into Christmas. Likely a problem for many families I...
View ArticlePoE switch question
Have got a 802.3af compliant switch and considering buying an IP camera with 802.3at requirements.Switch supports PoE Power up to 15.4W for each PoE portIP camera requires a max of 14W.Will my switch...
View ArticleNeed help changing NAT Type 3 on my PS4
For the past 2 weeks I have been unable to play online due to nat type issues. I always use to get NAT type 2 on my PS4 but now it's NAT type 3. My PS4 can connect to the PlayStation network, I just...
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 ArticleHow to get house ethernet going?
I have a house ethernet system that was installed when we built the house. How do I use it?
View ArticleCellular Hotspot for Rural Location
Every year we troop off to our bach in the wilds of Horowhenua and every year the cries of the youths get louder "why is the cell reception so poor here, how do I keep up my streak ?". So the question...
View ArticleConnect TP-Link Archer AX50 Straight to Fibre?
I thought I had purchased another modem router to replace the standard Spark one that they provide. Turns out I just purchased the above model which is just a router.Can I connect this directly to the...
View ArticleNew network needed
Currently with 2 degrees home broadband on fibre. Std Fritzbox modem router with WiFi turned off. This then connects by ethernet to a Google wifi network with 4 total Google wifi pucks through the...
View ArticleGoogle WiFi Disconnection issues
Hi some of you may recall I assisted a friend sort out a Google WiFi setup a few months, I should point out that I did not recommend Google WiFi to her, nor would I as I regard it as a flawed product...
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