UFB ONT to router
Hi all - bit of a newbie at this.Have just had the LFC around to discuss connection - they wont go an extra few metres with the fibre outside, and the only option is a cowboy job down the outside of an...
View ArticleRouter, forward traffic for IP1 to IP2
Hi, Im pretty crap when it comes to network stuff.I have an IOT device that talks to an internet IP (IP1). I cant change the IP it talks to but would like to get the device to talk to IP2 instead.Is...
View ArticleVPN through TOmato Router
Hey all. Have replaced an aging WRT54GL running Tomato with a newer AC1900 which Ive got Advanced Tomato running on.Behind this I have a Win2k8 server and Im wanting to VPN into it. Was working fine...
View ArticleBetter to buy new router or wireless extender for range?
HiJust as the title says. We have had UFB put in to our house, but it went into the garage. It is pretty central in the house so should have OK coverage, but there are a few dead spots, some of which...
View Article4 Bay NAS - Synology or QNAP ?
Looking to replace my Netgear readyNas NV+ but cannot decide between Synology or QNAP.I am simply looking for a robust file server, must be able to hot-swap drives, and be able to sync with cloud...
View ArticleWireless repeater or hotspot that allows custom DNS settings?
Hi,Does anyone know of a wireless repeater or hotspot that can take custom DNS settings?I want to create a second wireless network at home using Unlocator DNS settings so I can watch UK TV on my...
View ArticleEdgerouter Lite VPN Configuration
Iam trying to set up VPN on my edge router lite and i can see my client hitting the router but it doesnt appear to do anything after that. The VPN has been set up using the following commands:set vpn...
View ArticleHow to troubleshot connection problems (ADSL, Slingshot)?
Guys, last 4 days I'm getting constant internet disconnects. I have ADSL drytec vigor with PPPoE pass through and Mikrotik. This is what I'm seeing in the Mikrotik logs several times an hour:...
View ArticleAccessing the Draytek management page in bridge mode?
Hello, before I switch my Vigor 130 to bridge mode and plonk it in front of the DD-WRT router, can someone let me know how I can access the management interface for the Vigor from the LAN after making...
View ArticleHelp needed (and correct my terminology) - using old DSL model as wireless...
Hey all,I am after some help with 2 things:1. The correct terms2. How to do itWhat I want to do is use a spare DSL modem (I have a couple to choose from) to connect to my existing LAN (Unifi based) and...
View ArticleFritzbox
HiI have a fritzbox 7490 which I want to connect to our ADSL network. the DSL/TEL port on the fritz actually fits an RJ45It doesn't fit an RJ11. But the end that goes into the wall needs to be an...
View Article"Portal Turbocharged Wifi"
Kickstarter currently has a project for the "Portal", a router advertising "turbocharged" wifi.If I'm reading it right, I think it is just able to utilise some of the mid-range channels/frequencies in...
View ArticleHuawei HG659b Modem - possibly faulty, for free
Hi thereI have a Spark supplied Huawei HG659b modem (business grade for ADSL/UFB). It started playing up on my ADSL so I got a replacement but I never did many tests and for all I know it could even...
View ArticleDIY Eero solution?
So, frequently I'm asked by friends and family how to improve their networking setup, and more recently in my case, I've battled with making the most of my new Fibre connection with the poor ONT...
View Articlefaulty internet comms
Not sure if this is the right forum for this but we have been having problems since January 2015 and are getting desperate. We moved our accounting business home for medical reasons some years ago. In...
View ArticleWhat;s your recommended "recommended router"
I am the de facto help desk for my family and friends (like many others here I'm guessing).Previously, I've made the mistake of recommending tech items that I thought were good/have a cool feature/were...
View ArticleHow many of you bother with DNSSEC/DNSCrypt? Impact to DNS resolution speed?
I'm currently using it on my router- it was installed by default, but I'm thinking about removing it and seeing if it speeds up DNS resolution. I'm on fiber (100/20), and even local sites appear to be...
View ArticleEdgerouter WAN+2LAN wizard: don't forget to turn on offloading
After a bunch of scratching my head on why my speed tests weren't going great guns, I had a poke around google for others using their ERL as a WAN+2LAN + PPPOE client setup.For some reason, it seems...
View ArticleThe router guide - what is best.
I keep seeing these threads on Geekzone and since I am a bit of a router horde (the Edgerouter for me is by-far the best) I thought I'd better make a thread with my experiences, and what works best for...
View ArticleVDSL in Bridge mode
Hi!I have this problem.I have a TP-LINK Archer C7 for my internet and WIFI connection, wich was connected to a cheap pstn modem-router, provided by my ISP, which was set to Bridge mode, so the TP-LINK...
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