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    Recommendations for a 2.5G 8 port switch?

    Maybe I just got unlucky! I've tried Netgear routers and switches (before my ASUS) and never had much luck always had to get replacements but not tried any Netgear stuff in about 2 years though so might be a different story now. The XGS1010-12 is standing out to me the most right now but also...
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    Recommendations for a 2.5G 8 port switch?

    @L&LD are you still using the QNAP? Any feedback on this unit? If you ever did try it (upgrade). @dfunked also mentions the XGS1010-12 in this thread I mentioned above.
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    IOS 17 update brings ads on Diversion

    Perfect! Just remember you've to do this to every iOS 17.x or newer device and every SSID (if you've others). If you ever Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network you've to toggle it off again as well. Its a pain when I used diversion but it happens on my NextDNS setup too (anything...
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    Recommendations for a 2.5G 8 port switch?

    I've never been a fan of Netgear personally, the amount of network switches from Netgear I've gone through in the last 3 years (10 units maybe?) put me off but might've improved now though! GS110MX is £180 over my budget unfortunately @ChatmanR
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    Recommendations for a 2.5G 8 port switch?

    Just been taking into account what you said about some devices not playing nicely with 2.5G switches. So I'm wondering as I only have 1 device that can really use 2.5G (Gaming PC) the rest 1G maybe the Zyxel XGS1010-12? It's currently on sale which features 12 ports. 8x 1G 2x 2.5G 2x 10G It's...
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    Recommendations for a 2.5G 8 port switch?

    I have a fair few Apple devices, iPhone, iPad and MacBook (M1 and Intel early 2015). Fan issue is not an issue for me as it's in the spare room so don't mind that much but hearing a lot recommend either the Zyxel or the TP-Link. XGS1250-12 looks good although won't use the SFP+ port a bit over...
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    IOS 17 update brings ads on Diversion

    after updating to iOS 17 it auto enables "Private Wi-Fi Address" by default did you toggle this off? Will issue a private MAC address at home which used to upset diversion for me. https://www.snbforums.com/threads/a-tip-for-new-ios14-ipados14-macos-11-watch-os-7-users.66417 'Limit IP Address...
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    Recommendations for a 2.5G 8 port switch?

    Hi folks! Recently upgraded to a 1.6Gbps connection here in the UK and need some recommendations for a networking switch! I've been watching ServeTheHome and think I've got it down to a few I think are decent? Zyxel MG-108 (£119.00 GBP) TP-Link TL-SG108-M2 (£180.00 GBP) QNAP QSW-1108-8T...
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    modmon modmon - WebUI for monitoring Virgin Hub 3 cable modem stats

    Virgin Media use Arris with a UI skin slapped on top. :) Hub 1 = NETGEAR VMDG480 / CG3101D Hub 2 = Netgear CG4000TD (VMDG485) Hub 3 = Arris VMDG505 / TG2492LG-VM Hub 4 = Arris TG3492LG-VMB @Jack Yaz I upgraded to Gig1 with the Hub 4. Will modmon get Hub 4 support any time soon or should I now...
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    RT-AC88U 5Ghz wifi problem

    Glad I'm not the only one having 5GHz drop outs. My Apple devices keep switching to 4G. I want to upgrade to AX86U but Currys have for some reason said it's discontinued and wont be restocked. Been "OOS" for about 2 months then got email it's discontinued (?). I will be doing a full refresh...
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    pixelserv SOLVED - Is PixelServ WebGui script trustworthy at the moment? Redirects to strange website...

    @kvic explains he lost the domain and the domain registrar took it back. https://github.com/kvic-z/pixelserv-tls/issues/46
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    Best new router for Merlin?

    I've my eye on the AX86U! Just waiting for Curry's to restock at £239 to replace my AC88U (been slow since the latest beta getting 200 out of 500 and can't work out why) - Hoping to improve WiFi (and try WiFi 6) as well. Let me know which you decide to purchase and your thoughts :)
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    Release Asuswrt-Merlin 386.4 is now available

    App is crashing for me also on AC88U [386.4_beta3] on iOS 15.2 app opens does the spinning thing and crashes to home screen. I'll just wait for an App Update from ASUS. App: 1.0.0.6.63 / iOS 15.2 / 11 Pro Max.
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    YazFi Guest Network for WiFi Smart Home Devices

    Thanks, I'll give that a try. Should two way/one way be enabled/disabled along side client isolation disabled? I'll have a read up on custom firewalls on the GitHub now.
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    YazFi Guest Network for WiFi Smart Home Devices

    Thanks. For me it's Philips Hue (3x GU10s), 1x Nest Hub, Nest Learning Thermostat and casting to TV (Nest Hub to TV for CCTV). Bummer however, I forgot Hue is wired and not WiFi so can't move the bridge to my Guest WiFi. It seems when using Guest WiFi my iPhone can't talk to Nest Hub it claims...
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