SSID(s) for Dual Band Router
I've got a dual band router and have set up two different SSIDs. I then connect various devices to the band I think is best. ie. for range, speed etc.Is that the best way to do this? Or can you set...
View ArticleHELP with choosing/setting up a MODEM/ROUTER for slingshot fibre
Hi,Haven't posted in here for a long time now please bear with me.I am with Slingshot Fibre 100/30 and current very satisfied with the internet speed using my computer which is connected via LAN. But...
View ArticleUbiquiti unifi ap controller no good from windows 8?
First time trying Ubiquiti so far not so goodFirstly the installer complains about java, for which there is a work around...
View ArticleProblem with External USB Drive on QNAP TS112
We use the QNAP TS-112 was a server for our business and have an external USB drive running in real time synchronisation as a backup. I swap the external drive regularly and keep the disconnected drive...
View ArticleHuawei HG630B WiFi dropping
Hey guys, I've seen a few (locked) posts about this, just wondering if anyone has any experience or suggestions.For now i'm on VDSL with the Huawei HG630B router supplied by Spark. Since we got it it's...
View ArticleConnect DSC Alexor Alarm to Server
Ok here goes! Please let me know if the is the wrong place to post this.I have a DSC Alexor wireless alarm in my house that is currently not monitored and was connected to standard copper phone...
View ArticleStatic IP address for home security?
Hi there. I hope this is not a stupid question. I have searched around the forums for this topic, but most static IP posts are for things like Netflix etc and I don't think apply.We are having some...
View ArticleBluetooth Mouse Problem
My daughter recently purchased a new HP Pavilion 15-p233TU laptop, which has built-in Bluetooth.However, we cannot get a BT mouse to work ... BT is turned on, the machine 'discovers' the mouse, and we...
View ArticleVLAN tagging for UFB with Allied Telesis AT-GS950/24
Hi,I wanted to try and remove my HG659 to have one less component in my network so went about this process last night but could not get it working. My EA6500 would not get a WAN IP.I have the ONT...
View ArticleHelp needed with supporting a live stream
Hi All,New to the site so hopefully this is the right place.A brand we work for is looking to host an event in a bar in Auckland in the coming months that will include having someone streamed into the...
View ArticleSuitable Range Extender to use with Vodafone Huawei 659?
I have two buildings on the same residential site, with separate mains power (so EoP not possible). With ADSL I used a TP Link WA830RE wireless range extender in the building where the ADSL router was...
View ArticlePfsense 2.2.1 Edge Router/firewall and tvnz ondemand
Hey guysI have a 200/200mbps fibre connection with Snap, and am using Pfsense as my primary router.Recently TVNZ ondemand app for iPad has stopped working.What happens is when you tap on a show you...
View ArticleNetgear / Gargoyle
Time for me to ask for help again please. I have a Netgear WNDR3700v2 wireless router attached to my Draytek modem and I've installed Gargoyle. I really like gargoye because of the traffic management...
View ArticleTrying to access secondary 2Wire wireless router
HiI have set my old 2Wire as a secondary router to be the wifi point for my home, with a Huawai HG630b as my main wired VDSL modem fo my PC.I want to access the 2Wire to adjust the settings, as I...
View ArticleSignet ST2206 phone side stopped working
Hi guys,I've had a Signet ST2206 working perfectly for 3 years (thanks to the advice on this website), and are now having problems with the phone side. I have a dial tone on the test/isolate jack, but...
View ArticleInstalling an extra phone jack/phone line
Hi all,We're looking at moving into a new house soon and I want to make sure we sort out all the telecommunications issues etc. before we make the move. One of the issues with older houses is they tend...
View ArticleOdd LAN issue
Hi Guys and girlsIve got an odd LAN issue here at home.On Saturday i brought a Netcomm NF8AC to replace my technicolour TG589VN modem. I have VDSL through Spark. i have a master filter and a dedicated...
View ArticleOrcon's VDSL modem Netcomm NF4V isolating Wifi
My new orcon vdsl router is automatically isolating my wifi devices from communicating with lan devices, even though the box "Client isolation" is unchecked. I have made sure both interfaces are on the...
View Articlehelp needed connecting to a mac vpn from a win8.1 machine
Hi At work we have a VPN that allows us to connect to the work server from home.The server is a mac running osx 10.8.5. anybody using a mac laptop can connect without any problems, and have full access...
View ArticleFibre router but wifi dropping out
We are with slingshot. Wired connections are fine and are usually around 90/23mbps. We have 2 pc's connected wired, We have 3 more on wifi who seem to have problems with the connection. We have tried...
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