Homemade gigabit ethernet cable woes
HeyI'm trying to make up some short (35cm) Ethernet cables to go between my patch board and switch. I had some old long ones (CAT5 - 26AWG) that I used temporarily, and the switch used to negotiate at...
View ArticleHelp needed with network issues - covering Tivo, iPad and Windows
So I have this weird set of problems, specifically three, with my network. Nothing that stops day-to-day work but I want to be able to fix them.1) I cannot update the EPG on my Tivo. I gete Error N17,...
View ArticleADSL Problems - Ancient modem syncing, but new modem/routers won't.
Hi all-- haven't used this website in a while, feel free to move this topic if it's in the wrong place :)I'm currently trying to "fix" my parent's internet problems. They have a fairly old modem that...
View ArticleSpecific router needed for fibre?
We are due to get fibre installed fairly soon. We are also thinking of upgrading our 5 year old router to dual band, 801.11ac etc. Are there only specific routers that may be used with a fibre...
View ArticleGoogle intends to make consumer WiFi that actually works
"A unique antenna design and smart software keep working in the background, automatically adjusting OnHub to avoid interference and keep your network at peak performance. You can even prioritize a...
View ArticleRouter recommendations
I'm having quite a few reliability issues with my current router (Airport Extreme), and am thinking it may be time for an upgrade.I'm looking for a router with strong wifi coverage, and at least 4...
View Articlebelkin 1750 db ac+ gigabit router HELP NEEDED
hi all im about to cry i have fibre threw spark and brought a new router as the spark a little crap .the new one is a AC 1750 DB Wi-Fi Dual-Band AC+ Gigabit Router i was told its compatible with fibre...
View ArticleCrazy mad WiFi at Hammersmith
Yesterday I checked out the WiFi in Lyric Square, Hammersmith, London. My poor WiFi Analyser app just couldn't cope with the HUGE number of APs.
View ArticleMikrotik RB951UI-2HND wont let my Samsung Smart Tv with lan adapter connect.
I had my router replaced by my wifi provider and now my Samsung tv model un46d6000sfxza wont reconnect back to the internet. I have a wireless lan adapter that I plug into my tv. It was working with...
View ArticleSSIDs for 2.4 and 5GHz bands - advice please
Hi there,I've read on the net totally contradictory advice regarding the SSIDs for 2.4 and 5 GHz wireless networks: some recommend naming these networks with the same SSID, others recommend using...
View ArticleHelp with Fritzbox and access point
Ive got a Fritzbox running with Snap (2 Degrees) and its fine but wifi signal is not super good. Ive also got a Netgear D7000 which I think will give a way better wifi siginal as an access point. But...
View ArticleLinksys Router XAC1200 connecting to Spark Fibre
HiI am trying to connect my new Linksys Router XAC1200 to my Spark UFB after recently purchasing at from my local Harvey Norman shop, after I had seen it advertised in the latest catalogue on special,...
View ArticleWall Socket for modem/router
I am about to relocate my telephone wall socket for my landline which I use only for plugging the modem router into.Phone and internet are through the router naked broadband is it called?Whilst I am at...
View ArticleDGND3700 time to change?
For the last few years I have been happily using a DGND3700 seems to work well an fulfills all my requirements and then someHalf the features I have never really usedI use the 5 inlet sockets for...
View ArticleCant send any emails?
Hey,I got 2 email accounts connected via SMTP, One is my own domain hosted by Live.com the other is my vodafone.co.nz.Both cant send at all, Receive fine but no sending. Tried router reboot and...
View ArticleReplacing Orcon Genius White (NetComm NF4V) router with new one
Hi guysI've just put a wireless AC card in my desktop computer (was previously running an ethernet cable) and now want to take advantage of the AC wireless technology and get an AC router. We're on...
View ArticleSpark Fiber On 3rd Party Router
Hi everyone. I just got today a TP-Link Archer C7. I have been having some trouble configuring it. Apparently it doesn't have a VLAN tagging feature built into it, so it won't work with Spark Fiber. I...
View ArticleNew home cabinet and wiring finished
Hi all,The last 8 months we extensively renovated and extended our house, adding on 55 square meters, and pretty much gutted the rest of the house (excluding kitchen & bathroom), so I took the...
View ArticleAfter upgrading to VDSL not all the jackpoints are working?
Hi all we've just upgraded our ADSL broadband+phone connection to a VDSL naked broadband with 2degrees. We have 5 jackpoints in the house. before, we had Spark router connected in our living room....
View ArticleLocal DNS server/cache - router does not like
I've just got a new Raspberry Pi and I've been playing. Current project is trying to set up a local DNS server/cache using DNSMasq (mostly following this guide).I seem to have gotten it working...
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