Home network security
Well thanks Microsoft! What is the use of having a password protected wireless home network if anyone on that network can right click, check a box and bingo, you give them my password to then pass on...
View ArticleEthernet/internet connection problem
I have just rebuild a 4 year old XPC Shuttle .... needed new PSU and hard drive. Once assembled, installed WinXP and away it went .... everything seemed to be working fine.Installed driver package...
View ArticleHelp needed with ASUS DSL-N55U
I have Just purchased an Asus DSL-N55U, But i cant seem to get it to get it to connect with the internet. Every time i try and do this it just comes up with a message saying Ethernet not connected. I...
View ArticleMaster splitter installer required Dunedin
Dear All,I'm thinking of getting a master splitter installed to see if it improves my speed as I wont be UFB connected for several years.Any thoughts / recommendations for an installer ?A.
View ArticleFinally Network Bonding made easy - Connecifty Switchboard
Just tried tying my tying my ADSL and 3G connection together and doubled to connection to around 14M/3M: http://www.connectify.me/switchboard/ Why Switchboard? These days, you've got access to multiple...
View ArticleRouter Access
I have a router with typical DHCP IP range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.55I also have attached to it a wifi Repeater that has a fixed IP address of 192.168.10.1I can connect to the Repeater using wifi,...
View ArticleRecommended wireless access point for UFB
Hi,I need to add an additional wireless access point in my house when I get UFB next week. The router (Fritzbox) will be in the garage and therefore coverage won't be great. Any recommendations for...
View ArticleDesktop on home network suddenly slow with HTTP
Morning,Thanks again for all the help with the network sharing issue I had a few weeks ago. I have a different issue now.My desktop connects directly to my Netcomm ADSL2+ wireless router with an...
View ArticleInternet keeps dropping grrrrrr......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KofJ6WYUE-w&feature=youtu.be goes down for 5 secs, refresh and all is sorted within 10 secs ????????? have updated the Intel NVM Update n my network drivers, started...
View ArticlePatch panel - how important for home use
We installed some cat6 cables behind our wardobes etc ... didn't go for the patch panel b/c the 2 ports for each room are just simply connected to a switch and then to the router (Internet) networked...
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 ArticleHelp setting up TP-Link TD-W8960n with Telecom
This is my first post and have been asking around in different forums for days with no luck. My ISP is Telecom and I have Windows 7 on my desktop.Ok, I have a secondhand TP-Link TD-W8960n wireless...
View ArticleDoes an in-line filter affect the broadband connection?
I recently had a problem where I lost both my home phone and broadband connections. The techie at Flip suggested that my in-line filter might be the cause. Since the filter is in-line after the split...
View ArticleBest place to buy network gear.
Fibre will be available at my place in either Feb or March (yay). Therefore time to upgrade my home network to gigabit speeds. Will also be installing a patch panel and wallplates, instead of cables...
View ArticleMy wifi channel that my router says it's on is different to what it actually...
I decided to have a play around with the different channels on my router (Linksys WAG120N) and see how the signal strength is. I have found that my PS4 and my computer says that they are picking up...
View ArticleDifference between IPv4 and IPv6??
Hey guys,What is the difference between IPv4 and IPv6??
View ArticleNAS Drive help
Hi,I was given a NAS drive by a follow Geekzone member.I got my HDD in it Sata 2 and its a Sata 2 NAS drive over Gigabit Ethernet all the way to my PC. I have isolated the modem and PC out of it and my...
View ArticleSmaller cable for better VDSL performance?
Hi there,Currently my DSL jackpoint is about 10-12 meters from the demark.If I got the length shortened to say 1-2 meters will I get better sync / speeds?Just wanted to check if anyone else has had...
View ArticleUrgent advice on internal wiring - Getting Fibre installed today
Hi,I am getting fibre installed today. The house is new(ish) and has 3 jackpoints back to a star wiring point. The electrician who did the build and I rang assures me that the cable is cat 5, but when...
View ArticleAC USB adapter
Hi allJust a quick questionWould you be able to get the full AC speed when using a AC adapter on a 2.0 USB port? Or should I just stick with wireless N since I only have a 2.0 USB port?
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