5x Wireless AP Comparison (WiFi Heat Maps)
This is a rather big write up on some observations of 5 Wireless APs using WiFi heatmaps. Your TL;DR is to look at the pretty pictures.I received a Fritzbox 7490 (Thanks Snap!) to replace my 7390. This...
View Articlefinding other clients on domain/workgroup
out of interest, when you enter "\\someHostname" in explorer, will this only find the other machine if they are also part of the same workgroup/domain that you are ?
View ArticleWired vs Wireless
Whilst I understand completely why wired speeds are faster than wireless, I cannot fathom why the wireless ping is faster than wired. I'm sure there is a perfectly logical reason that will lead me to s...
View ArticleAC Routers
I'm looking at replacing my Asus N16 Router with something a bit more up to date, with better reception and functionality.There are new AC2400 (AC2350) class routers that have been recently...
View ArticleLimiting and/or Monitoring Bandwidth
Hi All,I was wondering if there was a program that can limit and/or monitor bandwidth used on my homes network or if I can set up my router to do the same. I don't have the router make and model...
View ArticleiPhone remote control apps working on one wireless AP, but not the other
Hi Guys,I have a problem that has just popped up with my home network. I use a lot of remote apps on my IOS device (old Iphone 4S) such as iTunes remote, xbmc remote, VLC remote etc etc.I also have a...
View ArticleBluetooth toothbrush
Oral-B electric toothbrush with Bluetooth connectivityFrom: http://connectedtoothbrush.com/ Yes, really ..."The new Oral-B interactive electric toothbrush with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and the Oral-B...
View ArticleHelp, My Router upload speed is slower wired in than on wireless!
I have a fibre internet connection which runs through a Fritzbox with ethenet ports and wireless connections. I have a 100/50 MB connection with Snap. I ran a speed test this morning on both the...
View ArticleWhat a mission to run one cat 6 cable.
So with sky going to use the ethernet port next year and my media center, tv, stereo all running on wireless n which is slow as hell I decided it was the right time to put in a cat 6 network plate and...
View ArticleHowTo: WRT1900AC w/ OpenWRT on UFB
Hi all,Just wanted to share my experience with the Linksys WRT1900AC and hoping that it'll be useful to someone.I purchased the WRT1900AC to replace the Fritz 7390 and needed something that would just...
View ArticleNew router/modem - thoughts?
Hello,I am looking to replace my modem/router (currently an old Linksys WAG200) with something and found the Netcomm NF8AC which seemed to tick many boxes. What are peoples thoughts - is there...
View ArticleStructured cabling installer recommendations? (Wellington)
Hi guys, as the title says any recommendations? Specifically someone who can do two storey properties with no access under the house, or is that just not possible without tearing down walls?
View Articlecontinuous DNS server testing tool ?
Hello, I have a suspected failure of DNS resolution i.e .suspect server.Can anyone suggest a tool that can perform lookups continuously to the server (just like continuous nslookups) that I can monitor...
View ArticleWiring an outside office: CAT6? Fibre? Something else?
HiWe are building a small (<10sqm) office in the garden. It'll have power (underground) and network to connect it back to the house (where the VDSL is). It's about 30m from the edge of the house...
View ArticleWireless AP vs Multiple Routers
So to extend a wireless network, why would I potentially look at a Wireless AP at about $150 over a full featured wireless router that I could bridge say for $90?Or is there a cheaper way to do it. I'm...
View ArticleCheap flat cat5e/cat6 cables from ebay and dealextreme
Anyone brought any of these? Are they okay?
View ArticleHG659 Port forwarding issues
Hi to all,I finally got fibre installed the other day and now am happy as. But when trying to recreate a couple of port forwards I have been doing, especially for SSH, I can't seem to be able to.What I...
View ArticleWiring outbuilding for internet
Hi.I am trying to run internet to a shed that sits roughly 60 feet from my house, 150 feet from my router.I have 18" trench dug with power running to the shed.I have done some research and it seems...
View ArticleNew Moto G2 Cannot see Home Wifi Network
Hello All, New smartphone a Motorola Moto G2 cannot see the home Wifi Network, it can see the neighbours ones but not ours ISP is Vodafone router is a Netcom 4834Any sugestions as to why I now have a...
View ArticleD-Link AC1750 Router DNS Management
Hi All,This I know is really dumb.I have a D-Link AC-1750 router, it's actually really good.http://www.dlink.com.au/home-solutions/dual-band-wireless-ac1750-gigabit-cloud-adsl2-modem-router I also use...
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