NF18ACV Firmware Update Required
I am with contact energy fibre in Auckland. I see that the Vocus list of ISPs doesn't mention contact. However I have seen the name Vocus in my settings.I updated to a generic firmware for my NF18ACV...
View ArticleNF18ACV 5ghz Wifi crashes under load?
Hiya, we've just got slingshot UFB installed and are currently using the default NF18ACV as a wifi router atm. Under load it seems to crash the 5ghz wifi when i transfer files over the network via the...
View ArticleSlingshot account terminated in error - lost email account - be careful...
HiI decided to port my Slingshot land line number to 2talk cloud voip service.However this process caused my Slingshot account and ADSL line to be terminated and for my wife to loose her...
View ArticleGod awful latency with Slingshot
Hey, My flatmate signed a 1 year contract with a $20 pw Slingshot internet plan. I don't know what happened exactly, but he said the router was acting like crap and they replaced it and he ended up...
View ArticleNew Orcon modem no wireless
Hi I just got my new modem from Orcon and got an email saying that fiber is connected. but I am unable to see the ssid on either my phone or laptop. I dont have the ability to connect anything via...
View ArticleROUTER NF18ACV. Ipv6 help **
Hi there anyone have this modem or can helpIm wanting to get ipv6. Isn't working for xbox NF18ACV router
View ArticleSlingshot fibre; setting up a Tenda AC11 router/modem
Before anyone asks why; I have a perfectly good Netcom NFV18ACV but its wireless is hopeless so got this Tenda.I would like to see if it works on Fibre but so far no good.The friendly staff at...
View ArticleMoving house - Orcon : Did i create a bad situation? Trying to cancel and...
Hi guys,Any comments appreciated.I'm moving houses over this weekend within Auckland Central, and took the opportunity to cancel and replace my Orcon plan to upgrade and take advantage of some deals...
View ArticleNetcomm NF18 much faster than Pfsense router
Hi all - I recently switched to Orcon Gigantic fibre, and I would like to keep my Pfsense router in the loop if possible, but I can only achieve 10% of the speed I can get via the Orcon-supplied modem....
View ArticleOrcon 5-10 working days for business broadband connection
I'm moving into a new office which has an ONT installed. I've been advised that the new connection will take 5-10 working days. That seems a long time to me. Is that wait time standard across all...
View ArticleOrcon vs Stuff gigabit plans
Hi guys,Just after an opinion on the 2 gigabit plans as my current plan is up and looking to upgrade Orcon $84.95 + $5/mo for Google wifi. NF-18 modem, $250 early term fee. 12 month contractStuff...
View ArticleNetgear Orbi with Orcon?
I recently switched to Orcon from Bigpipe and I can't get my Orbi working as a router. Currently I've got the Orbi in AP mode connected to the Orcon-supplied router. This works, but I'd prefer to just...
View ArticleGreat Orcon support
Very good friend has just switched to Orcon fibre and was very impressed with help at switch over time. He was most impressed with the time and explicit instructions from the help crew.So, well done guys.
View ArticleOrcon artificially throttling Netflix 4K?
I have done a bit of research over the past week here in CHCH, namely the bitrates of the Netflix Originals 'Control z' and 'Cursed' streamed from three different ISPs.Here are my results;- Me: Orcon...
View ArticleNighthawk R7000p + Orcon fibre 900 down / 400 up = 50-70 down / 500 up. SO SLOW!
I've spent the last 24 hours trying to find a solution. Paid $125 to Netgear support, only to be told to update my firmware. And topics on here are kind of similar but not quite, and haven't found a...
View ArticleVOIP issues on phone call
Recently when using a panosonic phone through orcons modem on a gigabyte plan, the phone call keeps dropping sound I can hear the caller but they can't hear me. If I hang up and call back it works ok....
View ArticleReturning Ethernet Cables when switching ISPs
I'm about to move from Orcon to 2degrees and as part of the agreement, I have to return all the hardware. The question is, does this include all the Ethernet cables or will they charge a fee for them...
View ArticleStuff fibre switch over
Just got an email saying my Static IP changes on the 8th of September so I guess that's when Stuff cuts over to Vocus infrastructure.Wonder if I can talk them into static IPv6 while they're at it..
View ArticleAnybody switched from 2Degrees/Snap to Orcon?
I'm looking at swapping from 2Degrees 900/400 to Orcon 900/400 with the extra Google WiFi option (extra $5/month).From what I understand Orcon don't use CGNAT so I won't need a static IP any longer.Has...
View ArticleOrcon ipv6 issues
Hi,Does anyone have IPv6 issues at this moment? Since this morning i can't connect to any server via IPv6, examples of traceroute:traceroute to google.com (2404:6800:4006:811::200e) from...
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