Modem or Router Stopped Working
I've have a Netgear WNDR 3700 (running Gargoyle) and a Draytek Vigor 120 in bridged mode, connecting to Vodafone via ADSL. It's all been working fine for months, but then yesterday afternoon it lost...
View ArticleRJ-45 Crimp Tool Recommendations?
Hi Guys,My trusty old RJ-45 crimp tool is gradually falling apart and needs replacing.I'm looking for suggestions for a replacement. It doesn't do a lot of work, but I'd like something semi-decent to...
View ArticleAsus RT-AC56S works with Spark fiber inernet!!!
HI guys after testing a few router to get work with spark fiber internet, today finally connected ASUS RT-AC56S to the spark fiber internet. it took me 2 minutes to connect. change VID or Vlan under...
View ArticleSpark router with different ISP?
Hi guys! I'm looking at getting a second hand Huawei HG630b for cheap, but I'm unsure if there would be custom Spark firmware installed that would disallow me to use it with my SNAP VDSL...
View ArticleFritzBox --> DD WRT Wireless bridge
Hi AllHas anyone been able to connect their fritz box ( 7490 ) to a DDWRT WIFI router?I have followed this tutorial http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wireless_Bridge , it says Successful Connection...
View ArticleTD-W9980 Alternatives?
Hey guys,I'm shopping around for a new VDSL modem/router to replace the Slingshot issued one. Getting a few issues with the WiFi dropping out. At the moment I'm looking at the TP-Link TD-W9980 for...
View ArticleWhich ISP has the best "free" modem/router?
We will be getting UFB in our street soon, which will be an opportunity to relook at the ISP deals. The routers provided by ISPs aren't renowned for their quality, but if all the deals are pretty much...
View ArticleFlash Zenbu Router
I purchased a Linksys WRT54GL V1.1 off Trademe last week and when it arrived it had the Zenbu firmware on it. I purchased this router with the intention of running DD-WRT on it. After researching for...
View ArticleLinksys WRT1900ac doesn't want to play nice with Vodafone UFB
Hey guys. Just had a Chorus guy come round to finally install UFB in my apartment (apparently we're the second in the building). I'm going with Vodafone for my internet, paying for their 200/20...
View ArticleAutomatic port forwarding on Orcon modem.
Hi guys,I have a NetComm Wireless (white modem supplied by Orcon), with Fibre connection, IP phone etc.I also have a NAS with some wireless cameras and use a plex media server.I've noticed that every...
View ArticleMulti site-to-site VPN firewall with ikev2 support
Hi all,I'm currently using a Draytek Vigor 2760 as combined VDSL modem and firewall/VPN device. This has worked fine so far as I only needed a single ikev1 site-to-site VPN. Now I need to be able to...
View ArticleInnbox V51 R2 - Wireless AC?
So a friend has received one of these units, and all the data sheets and pages online point towards it being a Wireless AC...
View ArticleFritzbox 7360 Anygood
Does anyone have one of these and how do you rate it? I am thinking of getting one but want to make sure they are a good modem before doing so.Thanks
View ArticleCannot get wi-fi connection on new router
I just got 4G RBI (yay). It works great, up to 40 mb/s when downloading big video files. However, I cannot get the wi-fi on the new gateway device to work. There is a nice strong signal but three...
View ArticleTP-Link TD-W9980 experiences
Given my experiences with Huawei HG630b's and the Technicolor 589vn2 I'm looking for a replacement that fits my needs.I'm looking at this TP-Link (W9980) and wanted to know what others have experienced...
View ArticleWiFi router advice
Hey guys,I currently have the following, which I believe is pretty old now.Cisco Linksys WRT 120N and this is paired with the Vodafone cable modem.spec:...
View ArticleDifferent versions of the Huawei HG659b Router
I got given a free Spark branded Huawei HG659b today. So I tried it out as a Wifi AP. Very pleased with the results.Speedtest over 5Ghz Wifi from the HG659b.I now want to get another HG659 to improve...
View ArticleWhat's a good replacement for TGN582n?
My parents have a Technicolour TGN582n Spark-issued router on their ADSL2 connection. The wireless is pretty weak, there's not enough lan ports on it and my son isn't able to play Splatoon online...
View ArticleConverting ADSL modem for cable- Is this even possible?
Having found out I wont be getting UFB for a few years yet I have switched to cable broadband. All ok but I am missing the functionality of my old modem- can I just get an adapter for the coaxial to...
View ArticleUnifi - equipment "burn out"
Hey guys,I was asked to check out a malfunctioning Unifi Camera (original dome model) and found that the PoE voltage converter has burnt out and taken the camera with it. Looks like some kind of...
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