Orcon fibre and ASUS routers
Hi Guys, I picked up an ASUS TR-AC88U because according to this page it works with Orcon fibre.https://www.pbtech.co.nz/ASUSISPSettings#VDFRTAC Followed the instructions on the page above yet I am...
View ArticleOrcon Mobile Coverage
Anybody have any thoughts on Orcons mobile coverage?i understand they use the Spark network - I was told that while this is the case, it may be 'throttled' access which may not provide as good coverage...
View ArticleNeed a UDAI, and the registrar is ProDNS; where do I go?
Hey all,I have a customer that wants to move their website and their domain registrar is ProDNS. That now seems to be owned by Orcon, but Orcon doesn't seem to recognise ProDNS domains when you try and...
View ArticleOrcon Fibre - users opinions
Hi folks.Ive been with Flip for many years the worst thing with them has been they use CGNAT which means you get kicked out of logged in status on some self-verifying pages eg cpanel and so on.However,...
View ArticlePossible Scam phone calls
Hi AllI have emailed Orcon about this as well, but thought I'd post it here to warn othersI've had 2 Phone calls today from an 07 Area Code with the same automated msgI won't put the full numbers just...
View ArticleOrcon using HG659
Just moved to Orcon Gigantic fibre. Average of $75/month for 12 month contract when signing up via Geekzone.Orcon router due to arrive Tuesday with a connection the following Thursday.BUT, connection...
View ArticleOrcon Netcomm NF18 Fibre modem and landline phones and jackpoints
How does the Orcon Netcomm NF18 Fibre modem work in terms of jackpoints in the house? Can you connect the "phone" port of the NF18 to a jackpoint and then plug your phone into another jackpoint and...
View ArticleOrcon fibre install - user experience
Booking was for July 9th installers turned up and did a great job eg tidy and efficient and top job attitude but when it came time to connect, the connection node had not been terminated properly eg my...
View ArticleOrcon Geekzone Deal
Hi all, I can't seem to find the link to the Orcon Geekzone deal that should be at the top of the page. Can you please send me the direct link?Thanks, Donald,Queenstown
View ArticleTelecommunications providers (incl Orcon) face charges for billing customers...
Telecommunications providers (incl Orcon) face charges for billing customers after contracts finished
View ArticleNetcomm NF18ACV 2.4GHZ is useless - does new firmware fix this?
So I live in shared accommodation with a NF18ACV running firmware version NC.Vocus-R6B038.EN serving up to 5 people with multiple devices. The 2.4GHz connection drops out and fails completely when the...
View ArticleNew to Orcon VDSL - Speeds < 10 Mbps down and 1 up
Just moved from Flip ADSL to Orcon VDSL, using the router provided and connected via LAN cable. So far the speeds I'm getting are on par / slightly below my previous ADSL connection.On the Orcon map...
View ArticleRouter frequently dropping internet
Router: Netcomm NF4V(If this helps:)Software version: GURNV5.OT132A-8-NC.Orcon-R5B036.ENDSL PHY and Driver Version: A2pv6F039i.d25bInternet light stays constant, however all connected devices lose...
View ArticleGoogle Mesh WiFi & Smart DNS
Hi folks!I'm wondering whether Orcon's Google Mesh WiFi is compatible with smart dns services....?
View ArticleInternet connection dies - Orcon require my Orbi router to be decommissioned...
My setup is that I have an Orcon modem (NF18ACV) which connects to the ONT. Behind my modem sits an Orbi router connected to a LAN port on the Orcon modem. All devices were connected to the Orbi. On...
View ArticleMove House option
I have been with Orcon fibre for 7 years but am now moving house. Noticed they had a moving house option to take all the hassle out of it. Naively I thought that would mean just transferring me to the...
View ArticleOrcon power - where do i find the rates for the standard user as opposed to...
Ok we just got an electric car, and we are currently on the low power user rate, however i have a feeling this will kick us into the area where the standard rates work out better, but i can't find the...
View Article2Talk CG-NAT question
Hi, 2Talk dont have their own sub forum and as they are owned by Vocus I have put it here, mods move it if you thing needed.Anyway, I have a customer that has a business UFB 100/100 connection that is...
View ArticleForce FRITZ!Box 7490 to reconnect to Orcon and receive new Orcon IP
Hi Apologies if this is covered elsewhere in these forums :) Does anyone know how I can force my FRITZ!Box 7490 to reconnect to Orcon and to supply me with an new Internet IP ?Tried clicking the...
View ArticleOrcon outage Browns Bay area
I have completed outage in Browns Bay. Orcon cannot give answer at this stage. Anyone else in this area have an outage? I have no Internet light on ONT
View ArticleHas Orcon Improved Post Kordia
Hi folks, we had a great internet service with Orcon many years ago until they were snapped up by Kordia then their internet and customer service went down the drain so we switched to another awesome...
View ArticleBeing Throttled by Orcon
I am on the unlimited gigabit plan with Orcon and the last few weeks my speeds are capping at 100/100. After 2 weeks of changing cables resetting modems and replacing a modem it was pointed to be an...
View Articleorcon speed issues
I am on an Orcon Gigibit service. Today I am getting some odd issues. When I do a speedtest over either Wifi or Ethernet I am getting download speeds of circa 3.18mbps and upload speeds of circa...
View ArticleOrcon Gigantic Fibre - your experiences. thoughts and answers
HOPEFULLY this post will be a warning to anyone considering Orcon and especially Orcon's Gigantic Fibre deal ...... AND hopefully some of you more learned folks might be able to answer the couple of...
View ArticleUse Fritzbox with Orcon Fibre
I've tried everything but cannot connect my Fritzbox to Orcon fibre network.Did anyone achieve this? How?
View ArticleOrcon having issues?
On Orcon fiber and internet has gone kaput., Anyone else?In Auckland, Manurewa
View ArticlePossible Orcon issue
Ever since the technical issues a few days ago I'm having problems with accessing gpforums. Sometimes it works, but most if the time it either fails to load or loads like dial up internet way back in...
View ArticleNetcomm NF18ACV Question
Hello,I am on a VDSL plan with Orcon with VOIP. I was hoping someone could answer a question about their supplied modem (NF18ACV).If I purchase another modem/router (I was looking to buy the ASUS...
View ArticleFortigate DHCP Issues
The Orcon-provided router works just fine. Trying to use a FG-60E instead. :)I've just switched across to Orcon from My Republic, and my DHCP issues with my Fortigate 60E appear to have followed along....
View ArticleAbysmal Battle.net download speeds
As above. I've been tryin to download Modern Warfare today. I respect the fact that a lot of people are also trying to download the game, however, my speeds are ranging from 150-500kb/s, which is an...
View Articlehelp setting up ONT to PFSense
Hey all,I have just switched over to Orcons Gigantic fibre, but their supplied modems are junk and i have a PFSense box that have been using with my previous provider "Vodafone".But i cannot get...
View ArticleGigabit plan, repeatedly rebooting modem fixes DL speed...
Hi,I've been trying to get to the bottom of the issue but Orcon technical help doesn't seem to "help". For some reason, after a few days, my download speeds go from a constant 940(ish)mbs down to...
View ArticleAnyone experiencing internet problem?
Does anyone have issue with Orcon Gigabit Fibre this morning? I live in Kapiti, this morning my lady at home reported our Internet was down. The interesting part is when I got to the office at...
View Articleanyone else getting the wrong bills?
I've just been sent an orcon bill for twice my ~normal monthly cost. This seemed early in the month but I have recently changed to Gb so I thought , meh, could be a new cycle for my bill.When I checked...
View ArticleCan't connect Netgear Nighthawk AX12 to Orcon - Fibre
Sorry I'm not a tech wizard so please bear with meWe currently have the standard Orcon router for our Fibre connection, however we have 20+ devices in our house - many of them apple and internet keeps...
View ArticleIs overseas access to my orcon blocked?
My phone cant send email (but can read) and I cant log into the web site to use webmail.Is access blocked for overseas IPs?
View ArticleHow does SpeedTest reflect the ISP performance - if at all
Having moved fro MyRepublic to Orcon in October 2019, I transitioned from download speeds of mostly 900Mbps to 2-300mbps.I've been working with Orcon for a month and whilst they say their side shows...
View ArticleCan I place my internet on hold while renovating and on a fixed term?
So we are renovating for the next few months and not living in our house so don't need internet and phone. I. E. It's a waste of 100 bucks pm. I rang or web chatted (can't remember which) with someone...
View ArticleHelp diagnosing faulty/intermittent UFB connection/routing
I've been on Orcon Gigabit fibre for the last 18 months or so without any major issues. But yesterday (10th Dec) at around 2:30pm, my internet became severely crippled. Pretty much every website...
View ArticleOrcon introduces Fibre 4000 plan
Just received:From today, Orcon customers in select locations can order the ISP's new Fibre 4000 plan - which offers speeds the ISP has labelled 'pretty ludicrous' - potentially up to four times faster...
View ArticleGoing for Orcon Internet and Power
Hi All,New here...We are 2 adults, moving into our new house (renting) 1st week of January. we are in South Auckland (papatoetoe)i do play online games on PS4 over weekends and youtube and other online...
View ArticleOrcon Fibre Down Browns Bay Area
Anyone in the Browns Bay area can please check if they have Fibre Internet. Mine disappeared around 30 minutes ago and cannot really tell if it is Orcon or Chorus or whatThanks
View ArticleWill the NF18ACVs get the CloudMesh WiFi Link firmware update when it becomes...
Ok I saw over in the Lan forum that noroad mentioned that the NF18ACV compatible mesh units are being trialled/tested, is this something orcon are looking at doing or bringing...
View ArticleIs Orcon's 14 months of failing to resolve a VoIP problem a record?
Perhaps I could be accused of being far too tolerant in sticking with Orcon for 14 months since their mandatory account upgrade in late 2018, which involved a change from the trusty NF4V modem to a...
View ArticleNF18ACV modem and WiFi client isolation
Hi,I've set up a guest network, but it seems like the option to isolate clients doesn't work.I'm on firmware version NF18ACV.NC.Vocus-R6B040.EN.When connected via WiFi I can still see all other...
View ArticleAwful performance on major CDNs
I recently moved house and we decided to uses Orcon thinking it would be a good idea. (previous connection was Spark).Here's a bunch of screenshots of the awful performance I'm getting on some major...
View ArticleAnyone else with Orcon having issues dialing out?
Internet's working fine, incoming calls are fine, outgoing calls aren't working. Unsworth Heights area.
View ArticleSlow full speed fibre speed
I understand that everyone is sitting at home watching netflix, watching youtube etc but I was told by someone that fibre thrives on having more people using it? Maybe I'm wrong and I am going to have...
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