Ethernet Cut Off Switch
Looking for an Ethernet cut off switch A system I monitor for a family member sometimes needs unplugging and plugging back in of the Ethernet cable to jump start / get the said device rebooting and...
View ArticleSet up Synology Router as NAS for Eufy securuty camera?
I have a Synology router RT1900ac with attached usb hard drive that I want to store video from a Eufy camera. Eufy says that Synology is supported The instructions from the Eufy app say to go to the...
View ArticleWhat are these on my network?
I have been trying to find out why I cant see a Raspberry Pi on my wifi network, it was OK last week, I uses a Windows app called Advanced IP Scanner to look at the connected devices and while looking...
View ArticleCurious about different speeds on same WiFi network?
Just out of curiousity, I ran speedtest on both my laptop, and my mobile phone, both in the same location, and on the same WiFi network. Tested laptop first, then phone.To the same server (2degrees...
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2Degrees static IPv6 setup on Asus
Hi all  I've been trying to enable ipv6 address in macvlan and host network for my docker running on a Synology NAS. Enabling ipv6 for docker itself seems quite straightforward, however the subnetting...
View ArticleRecessed Cabinet Metal or Plastic?
Hi,Can anyone offer additional advice on the pro/cons of these recessed cabinets from real world experience?e.g. is the plastic door rubbish and likely to break off...
View ArticleWhere to get patch leads for use in contact with polystyrene (non-migratory...
The subject kind of says it all.I have a new man cave that is constructed primarily from Formance panels. These are SIPs made from two sheets of OSB with polystyrene in between. I've found workarounds...
View ArticleCreating URL for NAS
Colleague wants to use an App to access his NAS, and VLC works fine.However, when trying AppleTV App, it needs a URL. 192.168.xxx.xxx etc doesn't work, of course.Is there a means to...
View ArticleConsumer-grade Fibre modem/router recommendation
I am moving to Quic - so in need of a modem/router. In recent years I have used ISP-supplied hardware (AR2140 from Sky) and looking for an equivalent with WIFI6 support and gig LAN ports. I know there...
View ArticleHome network setup help
I have a self-contained flat downstairs of my house and the plan is to rent it out. I need to set up a separate Wi-Fi network for the person who lives there and should not have any sort of access to...
View ArticleDoes anyone want a cradlepoint mc400 modem & w1850 5g adapter
These were misdelivered to my girlfriend's workplace and were going to be binned but I thought that was a bit of a waste.I tried contacting cradlepoint unsuccessfully. Dunno if these would be useful...
View ArticleAnyone used the GRANDSTREAM GWN7003
I'm looking at the GRANDSTREAM GWN7003 as an interesting potential upgrade option for the Ubiquiti Edgerouter X SFP. Has anybody used them or got any thoughts?It has 2x PoE out so can power a couple of...
View ArticleAttaining Max Speeds on Gig Fibre with OPNSense / PFSense
I just found a solution to a problem I've been having with OPNSense where I wasn't getting the full 'Gig-fibre' download speeds and I thought I'd post here in case anyone else has the same problem in...
View ArticleHuawei B618 on Fibre?
Hi Team, my mate moved down to Dunedin and forgot to pack their modem into their luggage... Does anyone know if Huawei B618's supplied by Spark/Skinny/2D etc can be used on Fibre (specifically...
View ArticleOrbi90 Router is terrible - does not actually disable 5Ghz
These routers give you an option to disable 5ghz, but they actually can't disable it despite the Gui leading you to think you have. I have at least two devices that need 2.4Ghz connection, nanoleaf and...
View ArticleSwitched from 2Degrees Hyperfibre to Quic....can't log into Nokia router to...
We switched over today from 2Degrees hyperfibre to Quic hyperfibre but now we can't log into our Nokia router. I've logged in many times before when with 2Degrees but now I can't get into it wirelessly...
View ArticlePortForwarding on Spark Smart Modem 2
Been trying to set up a Minecraft server for my friends and I.Recently got changed ISP to Spark and am having to redo all the PortForwarding, but for the life of me, I can't understand the UI.I thought...
View ArticleTp-Link M4 Mesh and the rest of my network
Hi,To improve the wifi to my daughters cottage I installed a couple of TP-Link M4 units and she now has rock solid internet however..............My configuration is Fritzbox 7490 with the M4 in one of...
View ArticleNetgear compatible with slingshot
Apologies for the basic nature of this question. I have done a Google search, and from what I've read I think it's ok, but I find this quite confusing and can't afford to get it wrong as WFH etc.I'm...
View ArticleNew Orbi188 - Wifi Disconnections continue after 5mnths - 4 routers
Just got New ORBI188. Keep disconnecting. Just got it 5 hours ago. Laptop i7/HP which I have connected via ethernet2x Androids (both different models)2x ChromeCast (Both different models)Been with...
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