Mobile device not switching between access points
We have two access points in the house, one at each end of the house effectively. Both have the same SSID and password. We also have another access point with a separate SSID and password.Some mobile...
View ArticleOpenWrt on Orcon - help needed with VLAN tagging
Just got my fiber installed, trying to setup my own router.Cloned Mac address just in case, added VLAN 10 to Switch page, still can't get onto the network. I assume I am missing something in VLAN conf....
View ArticleHome network design feedback
Hey, i am designing my home network and would like to gather feedback if there is a better way i should do it. I haven't contemplated using VLAN's at the moment but if its something that is recommended...
View ArticleUsing AirPort Express with Spark HG659b keeps bringing down all WiFi networks
Hi. I'm trying to extend my WiFi network using an AirPort Express. The Spark router HG659b has a limited number of device connections and I need the additional device connections the AirPort provides...
View ArticleHelp with my New Build Home Network setup
We are in the process of building our new home. It's a fairly large Single Storey home 275m2. I've been thinking about the networking setup of our house. But I want to ask you guys what you think as...
View ArticleCommunity WiFi ISP? anyone done one?
Hi.I live out in Gebbies Valley... We have good old DSL and its somewhat flaky if you are lucky to get it.So some of us have started talking and we have come up with a idea about community ISP.Key...
View ArticleSo I got 'hacked' last night...
I spent a bit of time last night having a play with my new Vodafone TC7210 cable modem and trying to figure out its nuances around static IPs, and later on some conflicting DHCP server settings I was...
View ArticleFirewall question for you Mikrotik experts...
I've just ditched our constantly freezing TP-link router and replaced it with a Mikrotik RB951G-2HnD, connected on eth1 to a Draytek Vigor 120 ADSL modem running in PPPoE passthrough mode.Everything...
View ArticleIP Address for Modem and for Router
I recently moved to using a separate modem and router (in the garage).When I set up the Modem it was 192.168.1.1. Then I ran a piece of software which set the modem in bridge mode.I set up the Router,...
View ArticleCheapest 100gb+ adsl provider?
I'm after 100gb+ adsl. Also with no contracts. As far as I can tell flip seems to be the best bet? Cheers
View Articlephone wireing
Sorry if wrong section but can someone show me how to re wire this up please. It got dissloged when decorating... thank you.. Can't see where to add pic so have gone like this...
View ArticleNAS recommendations?
As per subject has anyone got some good recommendations for a NAS. Would like to be able to stream media and hopefully transcode 1080p. Have been looking at synology they look pretty good and seem very...
View ArticleIPv6 Relay Error?
Hi all,I was poking around on my ISP's site today (Mynxnet) and noticed that they offer IPv6 now. I went to my router configuration, enabled IPv6 and set it to Automatic. This appeared to work for a...
View ArticleDDNS Slow for CCTV system
Hey Guys, I have just setup a NVR server with Blue Iris and a couple of Hikvision IP cams. All works great. I have a no-ip.org account as i dont have a static IP address at home. I have setup my camera...
View ArticleUnbound + dnsmasq
Does anyone who runs their own DNS resolver/cache at home use unbound? I understand that it's a nifty (and quick) option for a recursive resolver.
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 ArticleLinksys RE6500 Wifi Range Extender Problem
I have just bought one of these from Harvey Norman's where it was reduced to $120. It has 802.1 AC1200 5 GHz capability so I was going to use it to extend the range of my Spark supplied Huawei HG659b...
View ArticleSwitch with port mirroring - playing with bandwidth monitoring
So I've just picked up a to link sg1024de rack mount switch. Apparently it does port mirroring, which I assume I can use for looking at lan and wan bandwidth monitoring.I've hit a could if virtual...
View ArticleAffordable no frills data cabling sought in Auckland for residential install....
Hi I need someone to install Cat5E/Cat6, extruded mount rj45 jacks, and possibly a 4-5way patch panel amongst 4 rooms. One room near the VDSL router will have the patch panel and a gigabit switch which...
View ArticleFritz update 6.52 available now
Just updated my 7490 to the new 6.52 version - and does it look different now...
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