https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/03/14000-routers-are-infected-by-malware-thats-highly-resistant-to-takedowns/
Researchers say they have uncovered a takedown-resistant botnet of 14,000 routers and other network devices—primarily made by Asus—that have been conscripted into a proxy network...
Hi there everyone, making this post if anybody has experienced anything similar and have some tips.
So I bought a Vodacom 5g package from axxess recently and it stuck on 3g, even though we have good 4g/5g reception the device refuses to connect to anything except 3g, in the router setting the...
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I've setup a new Tenda RX2 WiFi 6 Router and did the setup the WiFi of my Canon MG3040. The printer indicates it is connected to the WiFi. The router's device page shows the printer. I've place the router in Unify 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz mode. The video from Canon does states that the router...
If anyone is able to assist or advise it would be greatly appreciated.
I am with Homeconnect and my fibre line is managed by Vumatel. I've had an issue for over 6 months where each time I restart (power off and on) the ONT box, my internet connection takes several hours to restore. I've raised...
Item: Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router UDR
Age: 1 year
Price: 4500
Payment Method Accepted: EFT/Cash/Crypto
Warranty: 1 year
Warranty Holder: Ubiquiti
Packaging: Original
Condition: Excellent
Location: Sandton
Reason: upgraded
Shipping: included in price to your door
Collection: PM me
Link: Dream...
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I wanted to switch ISPs and came across the particular deal on Afrihost's website https://www.afrihost.com/deals
After going through the signup process for a 50 Mbps package, the router however only has been discounted R1000 instead of being free. I phoned the sales and support...
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We make use of an Xbox One for all of our streaming services and currently have a Nokia G-140W-G router provide by Metrofibre. I am wanting to get my Xbox to make use of a VPN service but it looks like the easiest way to do that is to enter the credentials of the VPN service into the...
I need to move away from Webafrica and their non-existent customer support.
I currently have the 50mbps fixed lte package with them which is as slow af in the evenings but that's most likely a saturated tower.
Now, I want to get the 50mbps package at Openweb but they refuse to sell it to me...
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I am looking for some assistance with Bridging my Afrihost-issued 5G router - network is MTN. Router model is TP-Link NX510v.
Long story but the DSL lines in my area were destroyed and OpenServe won't fix them. There is no Fibre access to my location, so I had to get 5G. I...
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Can someone from Afrihost please assist. I had a fibre line installed last year in late September at our new house and I received a router as part of the deal.
After not having a single problem since then, I've now started encountering problems with my line where my internet will...
I have picked up some complaints in forums elsewhere that Sonos systems struggle to function without dropouts or disconnection issues where ASUS home WiFi routers are deployed. Well, my first experience with a new ASUS TUF AX3000 started off smoothly. But very soon - the first morning after the...
I signed up with Express VPN and have set up my account on my IPhone and it works perfectly fine.
I do however want to test if it can be set up in my router. Unfortunately my router which was ISP supplied (TP Link EC220) has the Open VPN option but I am unable to set it up-according to the ISP...
Item name: HUAWEI E5783-230A CAT7 Mi-Fi Router (white)
Huawei 4G Mobile WIFI 3 support 4G network, is a CAT 7 device with 300Mbps Downlink, 100M bps uplink. Has 1500mAh battery, and simple lights design. 1 x Micro USB, 1 x SIM card slot (3FF). 1 x Power KEY, 1 x Reset KEY. WIFI support 2.4GHz...
Item name (be very descriptive): Alcatel HH72 Router
Age and condition: Maybe a year?
Do you include packaging: No, I can throw in LAN cable
Warranty: With manufacturer
Reason for selling: Sitting in the drawer
Price: R800
Negotiable: No
Location: Krugersdorp
Shipping or collection: Can ship at...
I recently bought an Asus RT-AC58U Wifi router as a replacement for a D-Link router that died. They seem pretty much the same with configurable settings and default setup. I have a fibre line with Vumatel and ISP with Afrihost.
Ever since the upgrade I have been getting DNS errors, ranging from...
Hi guys hoping someone with some more tech smarts than me can assist!
I am looking at the following item on Takealot
https://www.takealot.com/eaton-3s-mini-ups-36w/PLID90316748?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5Lvm2KLQ-wIVis3tCh1vyQB2EAQYASABEgIlmPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Eaton 3S Mini UPS.
So I have fiber at...
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as it often happen, slowly slowly I ended up with 48 clients on my network and I realised it is time to review and manage properly the infrastructure.
I am looking for advice/support on what to do to make it more secure.
I have a 250/125 WAN connection
My LAN is a Gigabit
I use a VPN...
My workplace bought this UPS
https://www.takealot.com/gizzu-8800mah-mini-ups-dual-dc/PLID71930088
And now we need to connect it to one of the ONTs across the office
I've got the cable already but the two jacks I have on hand are too small
Can anyone link the correct ones from takealot or some...
I am new to this forum, highly recommended by a friend and as they say a 76 year old technology retarded ou toppie so need good advise and help please.
Load shedding is getting me down so I need some advice to buy a UPS (battery backup) for my router and also DSTV if available, a combination...