TP link ac750 router/vlan tagging
Hi I'm just wondering if anyone has this router and knows if it supports vlan tagging for sparks fibre network. It was lent to me by a friend
View ArticleVertical Spacing of WAPs
From my understanding of wireless APs, you want to equally space them out across your floor plan, to get as much coverage as you can, with as few 'deadzones', but not too much overlap. So if you had...
View ArticleVF UFB and WRT1200AC
HiI've recently purchased a Linksys WRT1200AC on a sale, originally for little else other than to set it up as a wireless AP. I've flashed DD-WRT on it. It has occurred to me that it may be possible to...
View ArticleNetgear X4S D7800 Not Recognising ADSL Signal
Hi guys, have posted this on the Netgear forums and thought I would give it a go here as well.I hope someone out there has as answer to this. I purchased the X4S to replace my 3300v2 but for some...
View ArticleMeasuring routing performance
How does one measure/check routing performance with a router?More context:I've just had UFB installed and everything is going as expected. I chose the 100/20 plan and these speeds are being achieved in...
View ArticlePort forwards for Hikvision cameras
I do some voluntary IT work for a club and they are getting security cameras installed. The installers want port forwards added to the Spark 2wire ADSL modem/router as follows:- "When setting up a...
View ArticleRecommendation for data cabling installer in Christchurch?
I'm looking to install an enclosure, patch panel, some ducting and and a couple of cable runs and outlets in preparation for UFB sometime this year.It's in an existing 1950's house with good space in...
View ArticleD-Link DIR-890L (Very FAST) router
I went to PB Tech and bought one of these (D-Link 890L router) today.I then installed an ASUS PCE-AC68 PCI-E Wifi antenna in my desktop system, replacing a USB3 ASUS wifi adaptor. I had been getting up...
View ArticleSanity check on cost to install ethernet wiring
We're having our house re-clad, and I'm hoping I can take the opportunity to retrofit ethernet wiring throughout the house. This depends on how much it would cost.The beauty is that all external...
View ArticleHuawei 4g modem as LAN feed
I am on Skinny 4G Broadband. Can someone please tell me if I can use it to create an ethernet link so I can plug into my TrueNet[truenet.co.nz] performance monitor.? Do I need to get a USB LAN adapter...
View ArticleSetting up Wi-Fi in an office?
So here's the deal- I work in an office with around 100 staff, and the office is laid out as an open-plan square, with a central square hole where the lifts and lobby is. UFB has just been installed,...
View ArticleHelp with strange firewall issue on a WiFi hotspot with IMAP 993 and SMTP 465
Trying to use a public accees WiFi hotspot provided by a corporate for customer and staff use to get email and general Internet access.Normal web browsing works fine on the connection but I encounter...
View ArticleWhat kind of Filters do I need to stop Landline killing Internet?
Hey guys. I am on 2D and we finally have a landline up and running. When you pick it up, it kills the internet, no access at all until 30 seconds or so after you put the phone back on the hook. Now I...
View ArticleMoving to Morrinsville, Waikato (Hopefully VDSL) Router and ISP query.
Hi geeks,I'm looking for modem router suggestions, these are some that I've looked at today.Asus DSL-AC68UNetcomm NF8ACNetgear D6300Fritzbox 7490 (if that's what 2Degrees supplies for VDSL) Main...
View ArticleHG659 Static Routes
Hi Forgive me if there is already a thread for this, i posted in the vodafone one back in Jan but not had any luck with a reply. I want to know if static routes work on the Vodafone HG659 modem?, i...
View ArticleAuckland network technician recommendations
I'm after someone I can pay to help sort out my WiFi and LAN 'issues'I have an HG569 homehub with DNS pointing to unblock usthe wifi has got crappy and I also want to get a second router working to...
View ArticleDraytek VPN mystery
Got an odd one for you.Using a Draytek 2760Vn as the primary router for a fixed wireless service at my parents home (note: router, the dish acts as some sort of magical modem).Living in a different...
View ArticleRecommendations for good-value router with VOIP functionality (or separate...
I'm wanting to purchase a router as my current one (a Fritzbox 7390) is giving me rubbish speeds on my new Bigpipe UFB connection and I've not been able to sort this out. I've also looked at using a...
View ArticleHelp with Wireless Extender and Router
Hi AllI recently purchase a Ubquiti Nano loco M5 so its a 5GHz unit, I had a number of attempts to set it up using different configurations (researching from the web) I had problems connecting the...
View ArticleNot be able to access websites, problem between US and NZ?
For some reason I can't access my websites I have Vodafone as my broadband provider here in New Zealand and use Hostgator for webhosting. Since this morning I can't access any of my websites (like...
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