Powerline/EOP wifi , long term reliability ?
Hi thereI was wondering how everyone was finding the long term reliability of the consumer EOP/powerline pairs ?Ive installed a few, Netcomm/TP Link , and have had some issues with devices...
View ArticleMikrotik RB952Ui-5ac2nD 802.11ac bridging
HiTrying to use the Mikrotik RB952Ui-5ac2nD router as a 5GHz bridge.I have a computer and a couple of laptops using 5GHz WiFi ok.The router bridging works ok on 2.4GHz.Basic config is CPE, static IP,...
View ArticleWhen will NZ get the new Mikrotik Dual bander? (RB962UiGS-5HacT2HnT)
I see a dual band (with 2.5Ghz/5Ghz wifi) router has been announced! and I want one. Anyone know how long it normally takes for new releases to flow down to NZ? I've been playing around with the...
View ArticleWhich Router to buy?
TP-Link C2 or NF4V Or are they both the same. Fibre Unlimited [Mod Edit |Stu| Title changed from "Which modem to buy?" to "Which Router to buy?" as we've discovered the OP is on Fibre]
View ArticleTP-Link AC750 setup Question
Hi all. I'm using a TP-Link AC750 Router as a wireless AP.http://www.tp-link.com/en/products/details/cat-9_Archer-C2.htmlI'm not using the WAN port as I want IP allocation to be done via my ADSL...
View ArticleAP connection: to router or to switch - any difference?
Hi network geeks,I have a media streamer that fetches rather large media files on a computer and I am trying to find out which one of the following options is more ideal than the other. Or if there is...
View Article2 Separate Networks - Same Internet Connection
Hello, firstly, please excuse my ignorance. My brother lives 200 metres away from me and I would like to broadcast him some internet. - (Only internet). I have a couple of those cheap outdoor wireless...
View ArticleWhat does AC wireless offer me?
Hi thereI recently upgraded my router to a Huawei (Spark) HG630b in preparation for UFB from an Apple Airport Express. It has actually extended the range deeper into the house which is good.Now I still...
View ArticleHelp configure Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite with PPPoE and VLAN
I am having trouble configuring my ERL for Slingshot UFB that requires PPPoE and VLAN tagging. Would appreciate your wisdom that helps me tame this beast.My endeavour so far:Upgraded to V1.7 firmware -...
View ArticleReplacement for HG659B - with QoS?
I'd appreciate a recommendation for a unit with QoS replace our HG659B which was supplied by Spark when we upgraded to UFB.
View ArticleSwitch Capability Question
Hi,I am doing a network rejig at home and have a few newbie questions.BackgroundI moved my Vodafone cable modem and router to the basement from attic as summer heat has been killing them.The Vodafone...
View Articleifo on my vdsl setup
Hi there just a few questions about my network. 1 is it usual to have only 2 wires coming from telecom splitter (the big) one into my wall socket? (vdsl connection)secondly is my lan cable cat 6 u-utp...
View ArticleSwitch and AP Recommendations
My 8 port unmanaged switch at home is full and I'm an looking to replace it with something a little bigger and better, but not sure what to get. I'd like to go at least semi-managed, but also don't...
View ArticleAerohive networks allocated wifi signon issue / mechanism
Aerohive networks allocated wifi sign on issue / mechanism I visited an elderly care facility today where the residents are provided WiFi via an AeroHive system. The guy I visited had tried several...
View ArticleHG659b restarting every 20 minutes..
Hi All; I'm hoping that this isn't a bad sign, but my Spark HG659b has all of a sudden had issues where it restarts itself every 20 minutes or so. (Sometimes its less as low as 3 minutes and other...
View ArticleVery different wifi speeds between Surface Pro 4 and iPhone
I'm getting quite big download speed differences (iPhone 6 + returning between 36.70 and 5.18 3 hours apart) and also device differences (iPhone 40% faster on same network from same place as Surface...
View ArticleUnifi Promotional URL
Hi,Currently running some Unifi AP's with the promotional url being used as a landing page. Working great on iOS but on Android and Windows Phone it seems to show up but then it disappears after 1...
View ArticleFritzbox: fibre?
Hi all I've got a Fritzbox (7360 or 7390, will find out). Wondering if it is fibre compatible? Cheers
View ArticleAdvice on Uni-Fi Pro
Hi. I have a Uni-Pro which I have managed to adopt and get operational again after a factory reset. It seems to have upgraded the unit to 4.7.6 from the 3.2.7 it was before. I am trying to find a way...
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