Internet Sharing at Hostel
Hi,(Not sure if this is the right forum, if not please let me know) I manage a Student Hostel with about 50 residents and want to improve the sharing of two VDSL circuits. We are on the edge of the...
View ArticleEthernet Analyser
Hi there. I am wanting to make a tool for work to determine the maximum speed output of a wired network. This will depend on cabling and hardware so I would like to build a small battery powered device...
View ArticleMaster Splitter Location
Hi all, Looking for a bit of advice on the best approach to locating a master splitter in my parents' house. The house is wired on the old three wire system with four jackpoints daisy chained. The...
View ArticleRe purpose Thomson DSL unit?
I have a Thomson TG585 v8 wireless router DSL modem surplus after converting to fibre. Can I use this to extend my home network? I am thinking of putting the Thomson TG585 in my workshop to support a...
View ArticleSpark (Telecom) connecting Nighthawk R8000 to Fibre
Does anyone know exactly how to connect the Nighthawk to Spark Fibre? I'm more of a plug and play kind of person. I've read the following link and I have no idea where to fill out most of this...
View ArticleVoyager UFB Router Configuration for Netcomm NF8AC
Hi there, I'm in the the throws of connecting to UFB but for some reason cannot get it to go on the Netcomm NF8AC Rotuer (my install) from a Huawei ONT (LFC install)Any folk out there connected to the...
View ArticleYe Olde Structured Cabling
I'm now sharing a very 80s office in sunny downtown Whanganui. Previously it housed a bank.On our floor there are two sets of network ports. One lot has blue cabling, is clearly relatively new, and...
View ArticleFritzbox 7340 / Wireless ac
Hi all.Just after some advice.I have an older fritz box 7340. Its not too bad and has been reliable so far, but I would like to get 802.11ac wireless, 7340 just supports a, b, g n.The snap connection...
View ArticleEarthing wall mount cabinet
I've installed a small wall mount cabinet high on a wall and believe it should be earthed.An electrician has run a double power socket which is right next to the cabinet.Can I earth it using the earth...
View ArticleWhen did daisy chain go out and structured cabling become "best...
Does anyone know when daisy chained telephone sockets could have been 'officially' dropped as standard practice for new home builds and structured cabling became the standard in NZ? Wondering if...
View ArticleNZ Fibre settings
Hey guys, I'm thinking about buying a 2nd hand Cisco 1921 and configuring it to run the WAN for my home network, I'm going to get fibre thought spark or bigpipe not sure yet, do i just need to set on a...
View Article'travel' routers
I'm looking for a cheap travel router that i can use when Im away from home... needs to support:1. Ethernet WAN port2. Ethernet LAN port - 1/2 not combined but seperate ports3. USB port for connect a...
View ArticleFamly Friendly NAS ?
Is it possibly to buy a NAS that supports access control for particular files?For example if I don't want my young kids to have access to Spartacus, or The Walking Dead; can I require a password for...
View ArticleNetcomm Wireless NB604N-NZ Troublesome
Hello all,I am hoping someone can help me. I have been having a terrible time as of late with my internet. It started about 6 weeks ago, every night at 2am my internet would go down for about 10 mins....
View ArticleHelp Recommend a Modem/Router or Wifi Extender?
At the moment we have a stock Spark ADSL modem/routerBut the wifi doesnt reach all areas, there is a outside sleepout we also want it to reach to. We are deciding between getting a wifi extender (But i...
View Articleport 4430 ?
Hello, if you want to set up secure access to a firewall etc., but both ports 443 and 4430 are already being used, which port would you use ?thanks for any advice.
View ArticleSpark Huawei HG659b new Firmware
I have been using the Spark Huawei HG959b for about 6 weeks now and noticed that the Wifi seemed flaky.Whenever I changed any other settings such as adding storage to the USB or adding a printer the...
View ArticleSpark UFB with Dlink DGS-1100-05 switch and TP Link Archer C9 router
Hi all, I'm having issues getting this running. My setup is as per belowDlink switch - 10.90.90.90/8 (management IP address, this is only a layer 2 switch)Tp Link router - 192.168.1.1/24ONT (Port 1)...
View ArticleLexcom parts availability - issues
Has anyone sourced Lexcom keystone jacks suitable for fitting into an LCHC14 (or similar model) distribution cabinet? I've been informed by Schneider NZ that they cannot source the LCHRJ45 keystones,...
View ArticleRemoving Keystone jacks from faceplates
Hi all. I am wondering if anyone has any tips on removing keystone jacks from faceplates. I have tried a small flat head screwdriver but had no luck. Is there a tool available?
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