Advice needed - Unifi USG Pro 4, or Dream Machine Pro?
So, I have been looking at the Dream Machine Pro for a while, almost brought one a few times, but they are $$$ so never go around to it. I have since been reviewing my requirements, and wonder if a USG...
View ArticleHow long does it take to reset a Slingshot dynamic IP address?
Anyone know how long it takes to reset or if it can even be reset? feels like I have static IP address every time I''ve reset my router but I heard Slingshot IP's are actually dynamic. I was unfairly...
View ArticleRunning some ethernet cabling through house
Need to run a ethernet cable from router up into the attic and then back down into 2 rooms in the house, I know this is super general but how much would something like this run me. like $200-300? does...
View ArticleHuawei HG 659
HiI have bought a 2nd hand Huawei HG659 and I'm being switched over 26.01.21 from Trustpower to Voyager.I have connected router to my existing Trustpower fibre and it is showing Vodafone set up,which...
View ArticleRouters suitable for hyper fibre
Hi guys,With hyber fibre now available through some ISPs, I thought it'd be interesting to start a thread on hyper fibre compatible routers, after coming across the below...
View ArticlePort forwarding for CCTV.... or not
Another example (TVNZ) of the risks of directly exposing CCTV and similar devices to the internet. In this case, cameras viewed due to default passwords. This piece focussed on ensuring you didn't use...
View ArticleL2TP VPN issues
Got an odd issue at a client's location. They are on 2Degrees Fibre, were using a ER-Lite, now are using a USG, (issues are identical between the routers) and have issues where some users can not...
View ArticleWIFI6 access point suggestions - Round 2
For reference: https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumId=66&topicId=270029 Hi guys. A while ago I asked opinions on WIFI6 routers.. and I ended up doing the wrong thing. I got an Asus RT-AX88U...
View ArticleExisting Coax Network in walls......how can it be best used for internet access
HiI am just doing a bit of crowdsurfing relating to the Coax cabling in my house which I would like to use to extend my internet network. Any insight would be welcome.I live in a house that was built...
View ArticleComponent for Mesh Setup?
Hello,I'm looking at setting up a mesh wifi network to improve coverage in my home. I currently have an ASUS wifi router plugged into the OTP, this works well, but has slowish wifi speeds at the other...
View ArticleMikroTik - 4011 - Default Config - Firewall
Hello.Setting up the newly purchased 4011.I accepted the default configuration and have done the necessary PPPOE and DHCP bits.Looking now at the 'securing your router' section of the MTik website.Do I...
View ArticleNeed Help Getting Wall Ethernet Ports Connected
I've recently moved into a newly built town house which has wall ethernet ports throughout the house, I cannot get them working however.I've tried to do some digging around research wise but am...
View ArticleCasting 9Now to chromecast
I've using DNS4ME and watching 9 Now from Australia. On demand TV.It's worked for over a year in my PC and phone.When I try cast it to my TV via chromecast it doesn't play? It just says ready to cast...
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 Articlecurrent recommended 5.8GHz AP ?
HiWhat are the current recommended 5.8Ghz wifi AP'sI assume Grandstream & Unifi , what about cheaper or more basic options Its ONLY to get wifi in 1 small rooom , so having to install &...
View ArticleHow to configure a Spark modem into an AP to be used with an older Spark modem
Appreciate some advice - my in-laws are having trouble with their Spark Smart Modem/Mesh system since the firmware rolled back. If I put a spark 659b back into service as the main modem handing out...
View ArticleHow to disconnect Fritz!Box 75XX from the internet
I've got a Fritz 7590 on UFB - does anyone now if there's a button anywhere in Fritz!OS GUI to disconnect it from the internet? I saw one which read "Reconnect" but nothing that would just drop the...
View ArticleD-Link COVR-X1870 Series Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System
"One thing to notice is the default isolation mode - if you have devices connected via ethernet these will not be able to see devices connected to the WLAN. This is not limited to the guest network...
View ArticleMikrotik 4011 - Harnessing its Power!
My recently purchased 4011 is going great. Really happy with the performance boost it has given my network.Other than a IPSEC \ L2TP VPN which I need to setup, what else can I do with the router to...
View ArticleUniFi report on true internet usage per device?
I was looking at my internet usage graph from 2Degrees and began wondering what caused a huge spike (20GB) in "uploads" on the 23rd of Jan...I have a Unifi USG with some access points and the...
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