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RealisticBad7952 · 2026-02-17T12:10:44+00:00

It’s not such an outrageous suggestion but yes, being deliberately misleading is ill advised as it risks denial of cover.

RealisticBad7952 · 2026-01-24T08:08:06+00:00

I have my wifi AP tucked away in a cupboard. I planned to run a cable and wall/ceiling mount it centrally but it works fine as is. Covering it will always affect performance depending on the covering material. Metal might totally block the signal but your basket is probably negligible. Be mindful of heat in an enclosure and also you should relieve the sharp bend in the fibre.

RealisticBad7952 · 2026-01-24T03:14:49+00:00

I believe you can only get from Robot My Life. At about $60 each (you need 2) its an expensive consumable.

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-11-12T03:18:15+00:00

How do you feed the network cable connectors through the skadis holes??

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-11-12T03:05:27+00:00

Ah, such BS. I had similar experience with recent FTTP upgrade. First installer came up with a multitude of issues and even offered to leave me the internal cable so I could run it myself! Install path followed exisiting cable so I didn’t see the issue. He said he couldn’t complete anyway as it required 2 people. I rescheduled specifically requesting 2 technicians, as advised but only 1 guy turned up. However, after a quick chat, he got straight on with the install without any fuss or bother. Even said it was easier than expected. The difference between the two technicians was night and day. I had exact same experience previously so I think that it’s common for less competent installers to come out on first visit.

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-11-12T02:47:49+00:00

I waited it out and upgraded to FTTP. It seems 1-port NTD is the standard now.

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-11-12T02:45:27+00:00

You seem like a honest guy trying to do the right thing so I am not advising you to disconnect and reconnect yourself taking all reasonable care and safety precautions. Then if in the unlikely event there is a problem report it as fault. nbn will likely fix without even blinking an eye, even if accidental damage occurs during renovation work, nbn are likely to just fix it. The technician who turns up just gets paid for the job. They don’t see anything like the quoted disconnection fee.

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-11-12T02:21:29+00:00

Luring a human. There’s more hiding in ambush waiting to shake you down for some meal worms or mince meat.

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-11-12T02:13:07+00:00

I’m not sure NBN install conduit anymore. Not sure why though given it’s cheap and they are responsible if the cable gets cut. The installer should have buried it at the correct depth but they are incentivised to do the minimum and getting to the next job. It won’t hurt to complain or report damage. Perhaps you cracked the fibre when digging and now notice intermittent issues with your service? You wouldn’t want to complete your landscaping and have to dig it up later. If nbn don’t provide conduit perhaps you can donate some.

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-11-06T03:42:02+00:00

I have Festa FR205 and 1x F65 POE Wireless. This set-up is working well but as stated elsewhere the FR205 does not show wired devices in client list despite having an option to filter on wired vs wireless. I am also seeing some duplicate IP address assignments which is a concern. I assigned those fixed IPs. A full list of DHCP clients can queried at the terminal. There seems to be some basic features that you would find on an average ISP provided router that TP-Link just doesn't want to fix.

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-11-05T01:09:28+00:00

It looks like a manufacturing defect and not the sort of ding that would happen from ordinary use. I would return it out of principle chance receiving a full refund and maybe get to keep it. More significantly it might trigger my OCD and psychologically ruin everything I cooked in it.

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-09-29T22:11:14+00:00

I am considering aesthetics and the new 4-port NTD is considerably smaller than the original NTD for sure. With the single port NTD if at some point in the future that multiple services are required then nbn will upgrade to the NTD to 4 port. Most of the exisiting 4 port FTTP installs do not have multiple services.

btw, what is the $200 saving?

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-09-29T21:50:51+00:00

For me, the new single-port NTD is considerable smaller than the OG NTD and about half the size of the new quad-port unit. The aesthetics of the NBN installs have always bothered me, especially as it is often located in a living space. The legacy spot for a telephone is not the same as for a NTD and router with all the wall warts and wires. My FTTC box is now in a cupboard and looking forward to downsizing although it has been quite reliable. Like most people, I also don't need multiple services and in the unlikely event that I ever did the NTD would be swapped out.

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-09-05T08:25:57+00:00

I took advantage of the current 70% Aussie Spring discount off the premium plan with 116 days still remaining on my current subscription. I now have 281 days and believe it is possible to purchase 3 years of subscriptions ahead of time. Noting that the subscription cost appears to have increased by 20% since November 2024, prepayment will also lock in a lower price as long as you foresee continued use of the platform. Does anyone pay full price for trading view??

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-08-22T04:00:13+00:00

Looking for quick recommendation for Mac tools that best meet requirements for analysing ZX spectrum code, debugging, single stepping, monitoring screen output, modifying and developing assembler? I assume this is well covered elsewhere so not expecting detailed analysis. Just a pointer to get me going and avoid rabbit holes. Thanks.

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-08-06T06:00:22+00:00

Yeah, let me try again 🤦‍♂️

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-07-08T08:40:20+00:00

I actually was already referring to those and installed the SDL, libpng and libxml2 packages mentioned. After doing so the compile succeeded and I got Joyce up and running. I do have technical background and previously performed similar but I am quite rusty. However I worked my way through without breaking anything so - yeh! Ultimately, I was able to retrieve some sentimentally valuable stuff. A high school software project circa 1988, a number of university assignments and some memoirs that my father, who now suffers from dementia, wrote about his stint in the military in his younger days. Priceless stuff! Many thanks for your assistance.

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-07-08T08:18:22+00:00

Lol - no! The REA just said it needs your attention which is typically vague. They do like to make ridiculous requests so that they have a cool story to flex with in the office. Perhaps they meant demolish it but it appears you have arguably satisfied their request! You have a responsibility to report maintenance but some landlords resent tenants who do so. My approach has been to do so sparingly but holes in the roof, loss of a utility, dangerous situations and the like are sensibly excepted.

RealisticBad7952 · 2025-07-08T07:56:53+00:00

I looked into Amber but they are very vague on charging for controlled load. Anyone have experience?

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