Below is a list of APNs used for getting a public IP to a cellular device. 2 Degrees -  Direct Spark -  direct.telecom.co.nz Vodafone -  Internet - Luck of the draw with this APN unfortunately. Not guaranteed to get public.  Skinny -  wapaccess.co.nz     Vocus -  www.callplus.net.nz

Sometimes you just need to have a new MAC address on your computer. Open up Terminal on MAC and use the below command to see which interface is in use (with an IP to your connected network), for me, it's en0 We can checkout current mac address using the following command: ifconfig en0 |grep ether Type the following command...

Many people have slow and unreliable internet connections over 3G/4G/LTE and 5G networks. This is often due to poor signal strength and in the majority of cases, it can be improved. This is achieved by connecting external antennas to your broadband router/modem and pointing them towards your carriers cell tower. Router/Modem Connectors Som...

This article explains the basics of network addressing, how it works, and aims to answer the following questions: What is an IP Address and how do i find my IP Address? What is a Subnet Mask? What is a Gateway? What is DNS?   What is an IP Address? Every device on your local network and the internet has its own unique IP Address. Devic...

Scenario: This article will cover some of the basics to getting the best performance out of your Wireless Point to Point (or Multipoint) Links. Although this blog is tailored toward optimising your Ubiquiti Wireless Link the principles discussed here are common for most other manufacturers wireless access points as well. TX Power: TX Power wil...

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that enables electrical power to be transmitted over standard Ethernet network cables. This allows devices such as network switches, access points, and cameras to be powered directly from the Ethernet cable without the need for a separate power source. PoE operates by sending power along with data sign...

Have you called us recently and been guided to our support page so we can remote in to troubleshoot? Are you using a MacBook or other Apple computer/laptop? This guide will illustrate what permissions are required to allow us to see your screen and remotely control your device Step 1 Navigate to https://support.gowifi.co.nz/ and enter ...

This article outlines some of the basic and essential processes to secure your IP/Network/Internet connected device from being compromised. It is a generic guide with common suggestions that can be applied to almost any device/system to help minimise unauthorised access which costs consumers and business millions of dollars each year. Upgr...

Scenario: You have just purchased a Wireless Access Point or other network device and are required to set a Static IP Address on your computer to access it. Each operating system is different and these settings can vary between OS Versions (Windows XP vs Windows 10). Step 1: On Windows Vista/7/8/10 navigate to the Network and Sharing Center loc...

Oddly enough, while the first rule of wireless is to run a cable, sometimes its just not feasible due to distance and obstacles etc. Best practice to share a network connection without ethernet or fibre cabling is to create a wireless point-to-point link between the buildings. If you want to connect multiple buildings wirelessly its best to...