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  1. Scooterit

    Problems connecting Apple devices to RT-AC68U

    Create a new location in the network preferences of your Mac. Make sure it grabs the DNS from the router. If you are talking about an Apple TV reset the DNS using the Automatic settings in the Apple TV network settings.
  2. Scooterit

    Router for small hostel

    Look into a Cisco RV180 + Netgear 5 port Gigabit Smart Switch. Run Cat 5e/6 down the hallway and install multiple Unifi AP's in locations that will over multiple rooms per AP. In the lobby you might want to install a Unifi Pro / AC to have more capacity for your own devices and multiple...
  3. Scooterit

    Mix and Match

    Thanks for the quick reply :-) But I am confused about your answer. Is this a positive or negative interpretation of rain? Smiles across the wires, Rogier
  4. Scooterit

    Mix and Match

    Hi, I have a home network with 6 Apple Airports all with the same SSID. I need to add a outdoor to cover the pool area and would like to add a Ubiquity UniFi AP outdoor. To keep things easy I would like to use the same SSID. Wandering how well iOS devices will cope with this situation...
  5. Scooterit

    OS X app to draw network

    Hi, I am looking for an app to draw a map of a network. I need to visualize a complicated mess of wiring in a large house. Only for Apple computers please or iPad iOS. Smiles across the wires, Rogier
  6. Scooterit

    Mixed hardware single SSID

    I need to cover a large property and want to use the existing equipment if possible.. Can I use a Netgear R7000 as a router with Apple Airport wireless AP's? All units will be connected by Cat5 so there is no wireless repeating. I do want to use a single SSID. I am aware that I need to...
  7. Scooterit

    AC3200 Routers By July?

    Are the 6 antenna's a marketing gimmick ?
  8. Scooterit

    Multiple WAN VPN?

    Hi, Not hindered by any form of knowledge I am wandering if its possible to bundle the bandwidth use a multiple WAN router connected to multiple ISP's each having a VPN tunnel to a different location using a service from let say VyperVPN. Will this work and provide more bandwidth and...
  9. Scooterit

    Extending a Wireless network with AP Express

    I am confused about using the Apple Airport Express to extend the network. I have installed lots of these buggers to join an Airport Extreme in order to extern the WiFi network. It kind of works but I am not overly impressed. What keeps me wandering is the fact that when I am standing in...
  10. Scooterit

    Is there a Wireless booster? Want to Have wireless out in garage?

    Scan the WiFi network and set your wireless router on a channel that is empty or has the least inference from neighbors. Install a Ubiquity Nanostation M2 pointing at your house. Connect Nanostation directly to your computer or an other router inside the garage to distribute the network again...
  11. Scooterit

    Selling Ubiquity Edgerouter POE + Tough Switch POE

    Only used in my home office in order to learn more. Found out its beyond my skill level. UBNT POE edge router $100 + CA sales tax (if applicable) and Shipping. Also selling: UNBT Touchswitch POE $50 + CA sales tax (if applicable) and Shipping. SOLD Smiles across the wires...
  12. Scooterit

    What makes a fast internet connection?

    As quoted in the beginning. My observations are made directly from the modem. Just the same MB Pro with ethernet cable connected to the modem. With the exemption of my previous observation where I was connected to the wifi of a small hotel. Smiles across the wires, Rogier
  13. Scooterit

    What makes a fast internet connection?

    In my area most ATT DSL lines are anemic :-( Just to step away from the max download speed. After all how fast does one need to load a page from the internet.. The question comes down to what sets one ISP service apart from the other? Ping? DNS? I have been at a location where the...
  14. Scooterit

    What makes a fast internet connection?

    Hi, While visiting other homes and offices I have noticed a significant difference in how fast the internet experience is. Often I am directly connected to the modem eliminating other users routers or switches. Using the same laptop with the same configuration. My thoughts are that a...
  15. Scooterit

    Does it make a difference?

    I will keep it in mind. For now I am finally got this thing started. Will see if I get so frustrated with it that I will sell it (almost did). Rogier
  16. Scooterit

    Does it make a difference?

    UPDATE: Last night I got the router to work :D:D:D To my surprise there was no difference between my 4 year old Airport Extreme. Speed test was equal between the Airport - Directly connected to Modem and Edgerouter. Ping test was also equal. The test was done from 2 different computers...
  17. Scooterit

    Does it make a difference?

    Thanks for your encouragement. I have tried to get help on the UBNT forum and found it less then helpful... Earlier this week I managed it to get it up and running on a different Comcast modem. Will give it an other try later on my own modem. At least I don't feel liken an entire idiot...
  18. Scooterit

    Does it make a difference?

    Yeah on the Mac site I always do this to increase the web browsing experience: System Preferences > Network > Location > Edit location > create a new and remove old ones (Automatic is just a name ;-) System Preferences > Network > Remove all not needed connections but Wi-Fi and Ethernet...
  19. Scooterit

    Does it make a difference?

    Thanks for your very helpful reply! I have a UNBT Edgerouter that I cant master. The darn thing is way beyond my skill level and the manual is not very helpfull either :confused: Configuring consumer level routers is within my skills. A specially since I don't have any special needs. Other...
  20. Scooterit

    Does it make a difference?

    Hi, I am curious to know how much of a difference a router can make in a SOHO environment. For example we have a Comcast 100 mps down cable connection and we do get the advertised speed when I use the well known speedtest website. However there are still times that browsing the...
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