Seeking buying advice - new router with Parental Controls
I'm hoping someone can recommend a brand, or maybe even a specific model or series.We're due for a new router, as we're having to reset our current one every other day. I've always found the ones that...
View ArticleVodafone 4G not working with ASUS 4G-AC68U Modem/Router
Hi All,I have Vodafone 4G Wireless internet for which Vodafone supplied a Huawei B818 4G Modem. The Wi-Fi on this unit is average at best, so as I have previously used ASUS equipment (DSL-AC68U and...
View ArticleNeed help setting up Mikrotik Dyna Dish 5's
Im looking for recommendations for someone to setup 2 pairs of DynaDish 5's, They are currently already installed and connected.Based in Katikati, however they are running so provided there isnt an...
View ArticleSoftware installation on spark modem
Hi,I would like to switch to fibre. You can buy a new modem from spark just over $100.But can you install software on this modemThe manual doesn't...
View ArticleUbiquiti airCube ACB-AC
Does anyone have the Ubiquiti Network airCube ACB-AC? If so what is the Wi-Fi coverage like, looking to install one at the in-laws, however it needs to work! and work well in their 90 square Meter new...
View ArticleWifi connection dropping off
I have a standard Spark modem which has been working fine until recently and now my devices randomly are unable to connect to the internet.Spark have replaced the modem 3 times and I'm still having the...
View ArticleUnify AP error message and switch question
I just installed unfi controller (v6.0.43) and two UAP-AC-LR's with mesh.Looking at the MAP function tab - it seems to be working well sharing connected devices on the AP's.FYI - I am doing this as I...
View ArticleFree Unifi UAP-LR access point (for pick-up in Hataitai - Wellington) 2.4ghz...
FYI - I upgraded my unifi UAP - LR so i could mesh at home.If anyone wants it, they can have it for free pickup in Hataitai (power pack included).just message me..
View ArticleQuestion about Ethernet adapters
If I have a computer with a 900mbps internet connection and an internal Ethernet adapter with a spec of 10/100mbps, I accept that the best download speed I can expect is around the 80 - 90mbps...
View ArticleSpliced Ethernet cable
Happy New Year all, where do I start? During lunch with the in-laws today at their new build, we got discussing how their internet connection would work. They are unsure at how the sparky has...
View ArticleArghhhh! UNIFI upgrade from 6.0.36 to 6.0.43 - What on earth is going...
My controller has been prompting me to upgrade for the last few weeks or month or so - today as I had nothing better to do I took the plunge, made a backup of 6.0.36 and upgraded.I patiently gave it 10...
View ArticleModifying Netcomm NF4V DHCP range
Just a (hopefully) quick question please?Assuming stock Orcon firmware, with the Netcomm NF4V, can I modify the DHCP range from the default of 192.168.24.0/24?TIA.
View ArticleOK to Mix System Management Between EdgeMax and Unifi Controller?
Perhaps another daft noob question .... so forgive me, but here goes...Background:I've configured an ER-X with VLANs on switch0 as VLAN 1 and for IoT devices as VLANs 3, 4 & 7, eg Chromecast, Apple...
View ArticleConfiguration with Google wifi
Hi, a while back I got two Google wifi to provide the wifi for my house. But I don't think I've set it up the best way.Currently it's plugged into one of the ports on the modem/router combo and down...
View ArticleExtending wireless 100m to security camera
I have a wireless security camera I want to mount around 100m away from my WiFi access point (has clear line of sight). Camera is an EZVIZ model with external antennas.What is the simplest setup to...
View ArticleUnifi Dream Machine with MyRepublic Fibre
Soon to set up a Unifi Dream Machine (UDM) with MyRepublic fibre delivered over Chorus Auckland network. I think/hope I've got it all nailed for settings, but if anyone has any tips to offer, I'd...
View ArticleInternet Radio Adapter query
Turin Internet Radio Tuner WIFI Adapter Sold by Surplustronics and on Trademe.Has anyone had any experience with one of these? I can only find one review and that's a British Youtube one. I think it's...
View ArticleModem Extension Cable
Okay, so I have a standard ADSL modem/router plugged into the phone port. Everything works well.We are moving our home office two rooms away and I wish to run a much longer cable from the jack to the...
View ArticleAdding more LAN ports to a network
Hey team, I've purchased Spark wireless broadband an it works really well but I need to add more portsThe Modem is upstairs where I need 1 port for Security Cameras and one for Alarm System, downstairs...
View ArticleVRV9517mode/router help - parental controls
Hi all,We've received a new Spark VRV9517 smart router for our fibre connection, but the parental controls and URL filtering are completely nonsensical. The ones in the HG 659 were...not great, but...
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