100 Con-current Clients - Custom pfSense Build?
Hi Everyone,In January next year I've got the joyful job of setting up a wired network to power a 2 day long gaming LAN with 100+ attendees.We're going to have a business class Fibre connection...
View ArticleModem drops connection when WLAN turned on
Modem Model: Huawei HG630bBit of a life story. We were replacing a 10m ethernet cable for a 15 and adding a 25m to go from the modem in our lounge under the house to 2 different rooms. I decided to...
View ArticleRecommended WiFi N router for small office? (20 devices, 2.4/5GHz, #1 issue...
Any recommendations for a small office WiFi router?Preferences:* 2.4GHz (for older devices) and 5GHz (for speed and no interference).* Single router (I hate managing multiple boxes or diagnosing...
View ArticleSetting up network devices by WPS
HelloI have a VF SHG1500 and a Brother Printer DC1 J4110DWWhen setting it up to the network the printer comes up with a message "start WPS on your Router then press next"Can some one please explain how...
View Articlename resolution on a LAN
Hello, just a bit confused on when a name server is required.Can someone please explain how name resolution works on a LAN/workgroup etc. ?i.e. with Windows computer names I understand they do not need...
View ArticleOpenVPN Gargoyle Help
I'm new to VPN and was wondering if i could get some help setting this up using openvpn.I would like to setup VPN so communication between a lan device accessing the internet is encrypted. i believe...
View ArticleRj45flush boxes
Ild say i simply have the name of them wrong and thats why i cant find them, but im looking for Rj45 flush boxes similar to the ones chorus use.They are more suited to cleanup some wiring rather than...
View ArticleD-Link Wireless Extender Connection Issue (Vodafone)
Hi,I recently purchased the D-Link DAP-1320 Wireless Extender and am having problems connecting it to my router.My flat has the free Vodafone ADSL wireless router which the extender refuses to connect...
View ArticleForwarding a domain url to no-ip to hit my server.
I had this set up before, but have forgotten how I did it.I had home.mydomain.com which redirected to np-ip.com which redirected to my ip address.Is it a CNAME record I want? I have one set up but it...
View ArticleLooking for most secure way to access webcams on local network from the outside.
I do not trust ipcams with port forwarding, most of them have back doors from what I've read and are easily compromised. So for the time being I have no access from the outside into my local network to...
View ArticleCommunications Cabinet - in an outdoor cupboard
Looking at options for placing a small comms rack.There's an under the stairs area...but it's pretty small, and I imagine access might be an issue.There's also a cupboard, it looks like it's between an...
View ArticleConfiguring Huawei HG630b to respond to ping
Ever since switching to fibre 3 months ago I've been unable to get a ping response from this Telecom/Spark supplied modem. It's been an annoying niggle but today became necessary that it be fixed.Had a...
View Articletwo DHCP server problems
if you inadvertently have two DHCP servers on a network both making DHCP offers, will this cause a client to refuse both or will take it an offer from the first it receives ?I have a situation like...
View ArticleAsus N55U-C1 with Spark Fiber
Now this has been an issue with me for the last week, I got the modem/router Asus N55U-C1 and figured it would be a sweet replacement for the one Spark provided which can't reach my lounge through two...
View ArticleSerial to ethernet converter
Hi. Has anyone got a recommendation on a serial-to-ethernet converter? Maybe from experience?I'm googling but it's hard to know good from bad. Cost isn't really a big issue, more quality/reliability -...
View ArticleIssues with Internet connection
Hi AllI am at my wits end and don't know what to do so I am here for advice. I have recently moved into an apartment in Wellington, I was advised by my landlord I could use any provider so I signed up...
View ArticleVDSL modem/router/ports >4
Can anyone suggest me a good modem/router/wifi/with at least 6 gigabit LAN ports? (preferably 8 ports)Budget $500 +/-
View ArticleI dun f***ed up real good
Welp.Internet was freaking out, couldn't connect to anything within the LAN and couldn't be arsed finding out why so rebooted everything first.My switch doesn't have a power button or anything, its...
View ArticleDoes my DSL Splitter installation plan look right?
So im finally planning on installing a DSL Line Splitter which i will undergo in December. Ive done some research and planning and have come up with a plan on how it would look.These are things im...
View ArticleAdvice on getting better wifi access at home.
Hi, I have read a few threads similar to what I need some help with but they get technical fast and I get a bit lost.Goal:To improve wifi access at one end of the house.Current set up: (after reading...
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