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  1. Scooterit

    Att Fiber with Synology Router problem

    I have have an annoying problem with ATT Fiber. About once a week ATT goes down during the night and the only way to get the network back is to reboot the router. Since it is no possible to put the ATT modem/router in bridge mode I had to set it in DMZ. I have tried to resolve the problem by...
  2. Scooterit

    Are the signal levels OK?

    Hi have a problem with Spectrum cable and I am wondering if there is a problem with the quality of the signals coming into my cable modem. Any cable technicians out here who can have a peek at the attachment of the status report I pulled from this Arris modem.?
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    VPN to Backbone

    I would like to experiment running my own mail and web server from home. Unfortunately there are only residential ISP options that will cause mayor obstacles to make this happen. From what I have understand its that running the mail from a residential ISP connection is a big problem... I don' t...
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    AT&T Fiber for business let-down

    Here is a fun one.... I need to move a Law firm to a new location. Everything needs to happen over the weekend. So everyone can get to work on Monday morning. We had an At&T Business fiber modem installed last week Monday to make sure the backbone of the iT infrastructure would be in place. It...
  5. Scooterit

    What makes DHCP fast?

    Not sure if I am describing it best but I have noticed that some routers push the DHCP settings much faster to the clients then others. For example when we switched one of my clients from a business class Cisco to a Pakedge router and connected tough the same ethernet cable the population of...
  6. Scooterit

    ASUS Dual WAN any good?

    I need to get a quick solution for DUAL WAN and looking at ASUS Either Fall over or Load balanced. Is it any good?
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    Outdoor NEMA box for Time Warner Cable modem?

    Hi, Rather than trenching a conduit for a coax cable we can install a box at the gate where Time Warner can install their cable modem. From there I will take care of getting the data to our home and offices. Other than 110V and Ground are there any specific requirements with regards for a...
  8. Scooterit

    Block Audio / Video chat

    I have a remote location with WIFI that is accessible by many users. Problem is that the the backbone is a Satellite ISP has high latency and very limited bandwidth. Due to budget limitations I had to settle with a Asus N600 (RT N65-U) router. In the QOS setting I gave email and web browsing...
  9. Scooterit

    Ethernet extender or Perpentium Mobile hoax?

    I need to run a network cable powering a POE powered Ubiquity Outdoor + beyond the maximum 330 feet cable length. There is no way I can access power for an additional switch etc etc. I came across this Ethernet Extender that doesn't need additional power. Seems strange to me reminds me of the...
  10. Scooterit

    2.4 Ghz with 24 Dbi antenna range to smartphone?

    I need to provide WiFi to a location about 1050 ft away. Clear line of sight No RF noise Only one or two users who need to use Skype Idea is to use a Ubiquity outdoor AP combined to a 24Dbi directional antenna in order to boost the signal. Both transmit and most importantly receive the weak...
  11. Scooterit

    Cable business Modem options

    For business internet accounts Comcast alway's installs their modem with build in router. I am wandering if I can use just a plain DOCSIS 3 modem like the ARRIS SURF board SB6141. Is is possible to convince the cable company to allow me to connect the pain modem of my choice? Smiles across...
  12. Scooterit

    Stumped on Guest network with Mac

    Hi, I am struggling with a MB Air running OSX 10.10.4 that want connect to a guest network. It works fine on all other WiFi Networks except this particular guest WiFi network in a hospital. Others can use this network without a problem. The unit connects to the network but doesn't get an iP...
  13. Scooterit

    Are Arris routers FCC compliant?

    I have noticed many times that Arris routers provided by Comcast / Time Warner have a very strong WiFi signal. Much stronger than any other wireless router. For example I am seeing multiple neighbors that are located a couple of hundred feet away from us. In the past I have compared an Arris...
  14. Scooterit

    ISP router / switch setup

    I am wandering how an ISP manages the IP addresses of their clients without them being all on the same network. In my regular home / office network setups, all devices are connected to the same network and can connect with each other. How does for example an ISP manage this so I want be able to...
  15. Scooterit

    Peplink AP One?

    Does any one have hands on experience with these new Peplink AP One 802.11AC WiFi AP's ?-) Smiles across the wires, Rogier
  16. Scooterit

    300ft Cat5e

    Hi, I have an urgent question. The Cable company made the usual scew-ups in preparing the installation to our house that is about 100 yards from the road. Long story short I am hoping that they are willing to bring the coax to a weather proof NEMA box. Plan is to install the modem -...
  17. Scooterit

    Cable vs Unshared

    Hi, What is the difference between: Comcast cable 100 / 20 ClearFiber(tm) Business Class- Unshared | 10/2 MBPS I can see the difference in the 10X greater bandwidth but is the actual user experience 10X better? Thanks, Rogier
  18. Scooterit

    alea de Castro, a small mountain town connected

    Here is a great read I round on the RNW website about a small Mexican village who didn't want to wait for the telecom company so they did it themselves :-) http://www.rnw.nl/english/article/bad-cellphone-reception-no-internet-here’s-how-build-a-better-connection-yourself
  19. Scooterit

    Block adult content

    Hi, I need to help a family with a son who has some mental challenges. He is a young teenager with testosterone squirting out of his ears and is "exploring" the internet to no end. I have enabled Open DNS on the router but he is finding his way around this. There are many computers in this...
  20. Scooterit

    How to hide from the building network?

    I need to connect a office to the internet that is provided by the building without exposing all my computers and devices to the others in this building. I am experimenting with a Apple Airport Extreme. But I am unsuccessful. No matter what I do I can see the IP addresses of the other devices...
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