Powerline advice
I'm likely to be getting UFB installed in about a month, so I'm starting to think about setting up a wired network in our house. The ideal would be a professionally-installed ethernet network in each...
View ArticleInternet dropouts every 2 days, Vigor 120 bridged to 1043ND with Gargoyle
Old Setup:RTA 1320 half bridged to TP Link 1043ND (Gargoyle 1.4.7)Recently had a few days of constant internet dropouts, would be fixed by power cycling modem and router. But issue would return fairly...
View ArticleNetwork cabling fit out - some final questions.
Alrighty, had spent some weeks on the process. 65m meausred, 100m should be enough and Cable Direct is great for that. Questions:1. Does the normal crimper tool work also with Cat6 cable?2. Dumb...
View ArticleVDSL router opened by Telecom
Hi GuysJust received VDSL modem from Acquire.co.nz - a Zyxel 870HN.Opened it up and packets were opened, cable tie was free, modem case was slightly dirty and CD was scratched and had a...
View ArticleNeed help with a TD-W8960N router
I "upgraded" from the standard Thomson g router to a TP-Link TD-W8960N, entered all the telecom login details, seemed to work ok then left the room with a iPad and the Wifi range was terrible, used to...
View Articlecould not reconnect to network drive
HiSorry i didnt know where to post this :(My connection (all wired)PC > router < NASMy problem:Every time i turnon the computer i get a message saying "could not reconnect to network...
View ArticleDo the usb ports on modems ever work well?
Just got Vodafones Huawei modem with its usb ports for printer sharing and connecting a HDD to for sharing. The printer does not share so it probably is not compatible, thats ok, but there is no list...
View ArticleDSL-G604T Wireless Not Working Part 2
Hi,My DSL-G604T modem router played up for ages (dropping connections etc) so i changed the firmware to the Router Tech custom firmware which i have happily used for some time now.Yesterday my wireless...
View ArticleNeed a new Switch
My current switch (Tenda 24port Gigabit) is having a few issues like disconnecting my internet and internal wired network completely today and an on-going issue of dropping my IRC sessions.Any...
View ArticleProgrammable domestic modem - help please
Hi all.I have a wireless modem/router at home.My daughter got an iPod Touch for Christmas and I would like to have some control over the hours she spends on the internet with it, I figure the easiest...
View ArticleUFB router/firewall
Im just in the progress of getting a telecom UFB 100/50Mbps ConnectionI want to get a new Router/firewall my biggest concern is security.There are obviously a lot of brands and models out there. Does...
View ArticleTG587n v3 with TD-W8960N
Hi all Just had telecom fibre installed to my house with the TG687n v3 modem. I was previously using a TD-W8960N and would like to in some way connect the two to increase the wireless performance...
View ArticleMoCA ethernet bridges
Hello network-people.I'm thinking of trying out MoCA solution for some re-networking in the house, utilising RG-6 if possible.If this can work co-exist with Freeview-HD DVB-T signal that'll be...
View ArticleThompson TG585v8 and Wireless Printer
First I must disclose that I know next to nothing about home wi-fi networks. So be gentle.Purchased a new wireless printer which I have installed, but no computer or portable devices can see it through...
View ArticleLooking for a new router for VF dsl connection
Morning,Any recommendations for a good router/wireless box for a Vodafone DSL connection? The supplied one is pretty crap (keeps needing to be power cycled every couple of days).It's for a small office...
View ArticleLAN problems need help with tp link TD-W8960N
Hi all Having some problems with my tp link Me and my brother have decide to start to play LAN games because he has brought a new laptop that can play them they worked fine with his old laptop and that...
View ArticleFritzbox 3490 Wireless connection speed
The 3490 fritzbox has 5ghz wireless N, but the fastest transfer rate I can get is around 10MB/s. My E4200 is double this speed at around 20MB/s in the same locations. Any ideas on increasing the...
View ArticleEthernet Over Power, Problems or Limitations ?
Hey guys,Basically have my ADSL modem downstairs as that's where my dedicated DSL jack is.I am using ethernet over power to get a connection upstairs to a Linksys WAG120n which then connects to my...
View ArticleStructured cabling - questions about home distribution, UFB looking forward
Hey all,We've recently moved in to a new place, and I'm looking to set up a tidy LAN, unlike the mess we have had in the past! I'm planning to run everything back to a hallway closet.Initially I'm...
View ArticleQnap addresses for mapping network drives, VPN or local network
Hi hopefully someone can help. I've set up a Qnap NAS with PPP VPN, mapped shares in the office on the local network with 192.168 etc but to use those drives remotely with the VPN they have to be...
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