looking for router advice
So here is the story, I am looking for an adsl modem/router which will allow me to restrict access for certain devices on network e.g which websites may be viewed from a childs ipad and at which times...
View ArticleHelp. Network card cant be enabled.
Hi. I have an issue currently. That being my network (LAN) card wont enable and it doesn't have any activity lights showing. It happened at random and I have no idea why I cant re enable it. I was in...
View ArticleWindows 8.1 Wi-Fi issues
Hi All,Wow, geekzone keeps getting better every time I leave for a while and come back to post a question. Anyway to keep everything to the point. Here's my question.Ever since I've updated my laptop...
View ArticleNeed help with modem/route and suggestions for products
hey guys, so I don't know much about this topic but my current D-link DSL-504T Gen II which telecom gave us over 8 years ago (i think) have been giving some serious lag spikes while gaming and when...
View ArticlePureVPN going out of business (hoax, actually customer database leaked)
Just received this email:Dear customer, I'm sorry to inform you that due to an incident we had to close your account permanently. We are no longer able to run an anonymization service due to legal...
View ArticleWfi across the entire section + next door
Hi ya, I am looking at a solution to give me good wifi on my whole section, and to next door ( good friends and we spend s lot of time at each others place. )Summer time, I was working outside and...
View ArticleConect two routers wirelessly
Just recently, I have become interested in Linux and Server-ing (i guess you could call it that ). I have an old box that used to run Windows XP, and I plan to install Debain on it and run an apache,...
View ArticleRJ45 to BT adapter
Hi All,I have a patch panel located in the garage which is linked to my structured wiring and also the main Telecom line.I need a RJ45 to female BT adapter to fir between the patch panel and the ADSL...
View ArticleUSB wifi adapters?
Hi,I bought a USB wifi adapter for our desktop last week, which has been moved to a space where it can't easily get a wired connection. One of...
View ArticleConnecting PC directly to WHS 2011 Server through LAN Ports
Hoping someone might be able to help. Scenario is as follows: 1. I have a PC which I use for video encoding etc. 2. I have a WHS 2011 Server (homemade) which stores all video, photo's, music, doc's...
View ArticleWall mounted cabinet
Hi all,I'm looking for an affordable solution for a wall mounted comms cabinet. I currently have a Vynco vcc40 in-wall board, but it's not deep enough. My plan is to remove the doors and put a wall...
View ArticleBridging ZyXEL P-870H-51A V2
Hoping someone may be able to help me. We just had VDSL installed and i'm having a nightmare of a time getting bridging to work on the ZyXEL P-870H-51A V2.The current setup is P-870H-51A V2 on Port 4...
View ArticleManaging teenagers access times to Internet via router?
While I love my kids they sometimes drive me to distraction. My Broadband data cap is getting an absolute trouncing and while I know there are plans out there that offer unlimited use that would mean...
View ArticleMaximum distance between ETP and HDP for residential building.
Got a couple of questions for network experts.When designing a new house, anyone know if there is a maximum distance between the ETP entering the building from an external wall, and where the HDP Home...
View ArticleLoad Balancing Router - Recommendations
Hi All,I am looking for recommendations for a load balancing router for use in a small business with 10 people.We are looking at getting perhaps two ADSL connections on separate phone lines, to provide...
View ArticleWeird WIFI issue with laptop.
So here is the situation. I have a Toshiba Satelite L510, running Windows Vista. The wifi died completely and I suspected a virus., I did a factory restore. However since starting over with it,...
View ArticleVery weird USB WiFi dongle issue.
GreetingsI have uncovered a very strange issue and I am posting on here to see if anyone has any idea's as to why this happens.Scenario: Internet running very slow, Youtube defaults to 144P , OH MY...
View ArticleInternet connection dropping out - TP-Link (TD-W8968) + Flip ISP
Hi guys,I've had a search on the site but can't really find anything to assist so hoping someone may be able to spot something in the information I provide to help resolve then issue. This issue of our...
View ArticleWestern Digital My Cloud - first impressions
This is a strange first impressions review as I haven't actually seen the hardware. I'm using it though... let me explain. I am moving to Canada within the next few months, all going well. Taking my PC...
View ArticleShould I reconsider my existing solution ?
I'll try to explain this without a picture :)Telecom DSL comes in at one end of the house. It's split with a Telecom installed master splitter and goes into the standard Telecom/Thomson router (it's a...
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