Vodafone Huawei router goes dark after 7 days
Ok here's the setup:Remote location visited every 3-6 weeks for a few daysVodafone Huawei (556?) RouterDHCP devices (IP Camera, Raspberry Pi) accessed via port forwarding from InternetWhen at the...
View ArticleHELP needed to fix masterjack socket
HiI wonder if someone can help. I have VDSL with Orcon - no phone line, I recently had to remove the master jack point in a room due to renovations but the jack and cable came off, does anyone know how...
View ArticleASUS RT-AC66U router problems
Started having a problem with my router today. Basically it has been disconnecting approx every 20-30 mins. Currently on fibre 30 with telecom. Phoned 123 no known issues in area. Lights on ONT appear...
View ArticleHigh Ping on on Wireless network while gaming
Hey guys, I have been having issues with very high ping when playing Counter Strike.I am with Orcon, on the 30dl/10ul, unlimited plan with fiber. I am only connected with wi-fi (router downstairs,...
View ArticleCabling up a house
Hi,I am about to move into a new place and will be wanting to do proper LAN cabling. I am lucky with this one as I can get under it easily which always helps.My question is though, where is the best...
View ArticleApple AirPort Extreme Base Station and Fibre services
I'm currently on ADSL using a Dynalink ADSL modem connected to an Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station (a Time Capsule actually) which does the routing duties.Can I continue to use the AirPort Extreme if...
View ArticleConverting 2.4GHz wifi to 5GHz
Hi.I am experiencing interference from my microwave when I use my computer with home wifi. My router is a Netcomm one, supplied by Slingshot. I think it only supports 2.4GHz.I bought a repeater...
View ArticleExtending the range of iMac internal router
I have an iMac 21.5" mid 2010 and a 11" Macbook Air late 2011. I have been using the internal router in the iMac to provide internet access for the Macbook throughout most of the house with no...
View ArticleConnecting 3 Buildings (WiFi)
Hi guys,I am needing to connect 3 building with a wifi bridge. See Image below:House A has broadband modem and laptops connecting on wifi with a standard vodafone modem. House B would like internet...
View ArticleVPN at one site then set up a route that is tunnelled via putty at another site?
So I've got an ssh tunnel to remotely access my alarm. I'm not there for another week or two, so can't move my vpn there.I can VPN to my main network. Is there a way I could then set up a route that...
View ArticleWhere to find rackmount ears
I've acquired a switch that I intend to install in a rack at home.There does exist an "official" rackmount component you can purchase but the price is sky high.Anyone know where I could find the...
View Article2 Huawei HG630b modems in one house with bridge mode
I have Spark VDSL at home with a Huawei HG630b modem/router. I want to increase the range of my wifi and I have another identical modem sitting around. So how do I connect the second modem to repeat...
View ArticleWAN IP Address on DD WRT interface
I have a Technicolor TG589vn v2 in bridge mode, connected to a wireless router running DD WRT. Now the WAN IP address shown on DD WRT interface is different from my public IP which I believe was same...
View ArticleCan the Huawei HG659b force users through its DNS?
Hi All, long time reader first time poster :)I have recently upgraded from ADSL to VDSL. On the ADSL i was using an Asus DSL-N11U which allowed me to set it so all the users were forced to use the DNS...
View ArticleNetcomm NF4V on fibre
Ahoy,I got fibre installed this afternoon, very happy with the speed increase :) However. I can't get my Netcomm NF4V to connect to it. I've connected the WAN port to the ONT via an ethernet cable, but...
View ArticleTP-Link N600 on Spark UFB? (TD-W8980)
I'm wanting to replace the HG630b router with a TP-Link N600 router (TD-W8980) but I can't figure out how to do it.I'm not even sure that I can do it, it sounds as though you can from what I am reading...
View ArticleUse a new router with TrustPower or old Vodafone HG659?
Wondering whether I should keep using my old Vodafone vdsl router (Huawei HG659) or use the new one provided by trust power (NetComm Wireless NB16DG) for my trust power 50/20 UFF connection.I have no...
View ArticleConfiguring Huawei HG630b with Apple Airport
I just got fibre installed and have setup the Spark provided Huawei HG630b with default settings (except wireless is disabled) and connected its LAN1 port to the WAN port on my Apple Airport. The...
View ArticleWhere to find PDL600 faceplates and keystone plates
Hi All With the good help of people on this forum I have successfully run about 300 metres of cat 6 around the house terminating back to my study. Still need to buy a patch panel but am immediately...
View ArticleWifi Latency Question
Not a search for a problem fix, more of a question of interest.My Spark Fibre is on a 200/20 plan. Speed tests on my rMBP, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, and gaming rig PC are all very consistent, all at...
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