networking

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  1. Mezz21

    [SOLVED] Is it possible to enter/hack a Router w/o being on whitelist and w/o showing up on devices list

    Someone has covertly gained access to my Huawei B593 router (uses a sim card and 4G LTE). They do not have a device MAC address on the limited whitelist I set up on the router and their device doesn't show up on device list on the admin page of the router. However when my router is off they have...
  2. J

    Question Port forwarding for my minecraft server not working.

    I have previously been able to forward ports for minecraft servers but for some reason it is not working now. I have read quite a few threads on this website and none of the soloutions have worked Heres some more info: I have a windows 10 PC and my ISP is TPG This is what it looks like in my...
  3. A

    [SOLVED] UniFi & Ruckus tried network plans (hotspot)

    Hey guys! I have a massive WiFi system at my place and I am trying to setup a tried setup for clients who want super fast internet and free internet. I am using both UniFi Mesh AP (not using mesh) and 4 Ruckus C310's. I am trying to setup something that will work with both systems and handoff...
  4. H

    [SOLVED] My internet connection keeps dropping out then coming back

    Hi guys, my internet connection keeps dropping out then coming back. Within 60 seconds it spends about 10 seconds online and 50 seconds offline, randomly coming back then cutting off several times. The set up is like: wall outlet>modem>router1>router2>PC when I am accessing the internet with an...
  5. N

    [SOLVED] Confused on Setting up the proper VPN Network for my home

    So I have a desktop, a few wireless devices (typically 3), Roku and Firestick connected to a non-smart TV. I want to have them running under a VPN network via NordVPN. How to go about this is where my confusion lies. Setting up NordVPN on my phone or the desktop appears simple via the apps...
  6. M

    [SOLVED] Unable to connect two computers on different networks, works on same

    Hi all, So I'm trying to netplay with a friend in a different city using an emulator. The two emulators we've tried using to connect to one another are Kega Fusion and Zsnes. So far, we've been unsuccessful. I'm aware of port forwarding and setting up a Static IP. For the sake of practicality...
  7. K

    [SOLVED] Unable to get gigabit speeds suddenly

    Hi, I have a pretty old Motherboard (Intel dh61bf) with an intel core i5-3330 and intel took down its hosting of drivers on its official website last year, I am having a gigabit d-link DGS-1008A switch , connected to both my PC and to a gigabit port on my ZTE ISP issued router's gigabit port...
  8. frankp70

    Question Unusual network behavior on Pi Zero W running Raspbian Buster 2020-02-27 release

    Not sure if this is a hardware or software (OS) issue, but here goes... I brought up a Pi Zero W last month running the then-current Raspberry Pi OS (Raspbian Buster) 20-02-27 release. It has updated itself to linux kernel 5.4.51+. This headless system is running 5 servers (of note): an RDP...
  9. F

    [SOLVED] Can't seem to fix my Ethernet/Wifi on my PC

    So I can't really seem to get my Ethernet/Wifi working properly on my PC. Normally my PC is running at about 150 mbps download in the room and 9 mbps up. So the issue with it is sometimes it randomly disconnects while playing games or just browsing the web. Sometimes it does not disconnect but...
  10. Sshorab

    Question WiFi speed faster than Ethernet speed.

    Hello all, My Router is a D Link 600M. I'm on PPPoE connection from my ISP. Marketed speed is 25Mbps. For some unknown reason my WiFi download and browsing speed is faster, But horribly slow when it's through Ethernet. Using Fast.com and Speedtest.com I get 25Mbps over WiFi. But 100kbps...
  11. N

    Question Internet Disconnects when playing games! PLS HELP!

    I've had this issue for months that when im playing a game i randomly disconnect for about 10-15s and then its fine again. Sometimes it happens frequently and sometimes it doesnt happen but once and hour. I've had very few occasions were its never happened at least once in a day. My internet is...
  12. S

    [SOLVED] Two computers, connected via LAN in same way, two very different speeds, pulling my hair out as to why.

    Hello, I have two computers (#1 and #2 below) connected to the same switch, and one consistently sees over 800Mbps download speeds via Ookla speed test, the other sees only 300-400Mbps. All specs below. I have done all of the adjustments on widows 10 suggested (set to max duplex speed, turn...
  13. S

    [SOLVED] Intel Onboard network adapter not going above 350ish Mbps on speed test

    Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (2) I219-V Is my ethernet adapter. Just got cox gigablast a few days ago. gigablast internet which advertises 940 Mbps download and 35 Mbps upload. On a speed test of my router, Netgear nighthawk x6s, I get 500-700 Mbps download at night, less in the day. More like...
  14. Arbiter17

    [SOLVED] Powerline adapter slows down after a few minutes of working perfectly

    Recently I bought a D-link DHP-W611AV powerline adapter that seemed to work perfectly (reaching 50Mbps, which is the speed of my connection, with ~5ms ping to the modem) when I first set it up. However, after around 10 minutes it slowed down dramatically, with ping of around 50-200 ms and...
  15. PCN00B123

    Question STRICT NAT TYPE PC- CANNOT FIX

    On black Ops 3 I have strict Nat type. I was sure I fixed it when my Nat type changed to open for a day, however it went straight back to strict the next day. I have tried port forwarding with every TCP and UDP port with a static IP address. I've tried restarting, and adding the ports manually...
  16. Audubo

    [SOLVED] Ping spikes on Realtek GbE Family Controller

    ive been getting ping spikes on the Realtek GbE Family Controller it would jump to over 300ms and back down to 60ms so i tested it with a usb ethernet adapter (Linksys USB3GIGV1) (same cable) and it would stay at 60ms no ping spikes is there a way to fix the ping spikes on the realtek network...
  17. Frazzy

    [SOLVED] Should UPnP be enabled or off?

    I game alot and stream so wondering if i need it on?
  18. jlaud03

    [SOLVED] Double NAT

    I have an Xbox One S and it says I have Double NAT detected. It says I have moderate. I tried some google searches and couldn’t find a solution. I live with my parents and don’t want to mess up any of their stuff. They have an Asus router I believe and then an ATT BGW210-700. I know I can bridge...
  19. M

    [SOLVED] solved

    Good Evening. I have been trying to figure out why I can only view my security cameras while connected to my home network (aka if I am on the same network). My setup is a ROGERS Hitron (Ignite TV) modem (bridge mode) > Eero 3-pc mesh system This was working before switching ISP without any...
  20. N

    Question My internet randomly Disconnects while playing games!

    I've had this issue for months that when im playing a game i randomly disconnect for about 10-15s and then its fine again. Sometimes it happens frequently and sometimes it doesnt happen but once and hour. I've had very few occasions were its never happened at least once in a day. My internet is...
  21. B

    [SOLVED] Router Configuration Slow speed

    I am a noob so please bear with me.I have an ISP provided dual band router (2.4GHZ and 5 GHZ). My problem is I am not getting the maximum speed (100 Mbps) according to my plan and my ISP is not very helpful. I get almost full speed on my wifi 5 GHZ connection on my new cell phone. But my...
  22. J

    [SOLVED] WiFi extender versus new WiFi adapter

    I've recently moved into a new house and my PC is on the third floor, with the internet router on the first floor. My WiFi adapter (an ASUS Dual Band AC1200 USB adapter) is barely picking up the network (one bar at best), which I'd find unsurprising given the distance, but both a Mac desktop...
  23. C

    [SOLVED] Which Cisco device is best

    Which Cisco device is helpful for monitoring the employee performance on daily basis.
  24. C

    [SOLVED] How to be sure that a device on the local area network is not accessible over internet?

    How can I check that a device connected to my local area network (LAN and WAN) is not accessible from outside over internet? I use a router and its firewall seems enabled but I want to be sure that it actually works.
  25. Nexios

    [SOLVED] Powerline ethernet setup not working "Ethernet doesn't have a valid IP configuration"

    I bought a D-Link Powerline kit so I can enjoy fast and secure wired surfing. The router is in another tenants room, so this was the best option. I cannot get the setup working. In windows troubleshooting I get the error "Ethernet doesn't have a valid IP configuration" I have reset my laptop to...