VDSL authentication started failing.
Hi guysJust randomly started happening while I was off at work today (so came home to it).. connection is basically failing with the following error. despite noone touching the router. daemonerrsyslog:...
View ArticleCrazy high data usage for no reason, any ideas?
Hi allAs stated in the title, on my orcon bill it says I've gone over my data cap and quite dramatically. I'm not sure how this is possible when in previous months I fail to even use 50% of my 200gb...
View Articleorcon mail server on block list?
The original message was received at Thu, 13 Feb 2014 10:11:49 +1300 from mx4.orcon.net.nz [219.88.242.54] ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors ----- <deleted@deleted>...
View ArticleFrom Orcon ADSL to VDSL..
Long time lurker, first time poster here.I've been with Orcon for nearly a year and a half, mostly on the ADSL2 unlimited plan with Genius phone, the phone bill side of things got me good a couple of...
View ArticleOrcon Genius - Capped File Transfer Speeds?
Hey,I'm having some issues with the orcon genius and maybe one of you can shed some light, no luck at toms hardware as most wont even be familiar with the router. I've also posted over on GPForums but...
View ArticleProblems accessing Orcon Genius file server
(I'm using windows 7)I've plugged in a USB memory stick and created a user under the name 'music'. However, whenever I try to access the file server by typing '\\Genius\' in the explorer, a windows...
View Articlelow internet speeds AGAIN
recently, about 20 days ago, i had my internet fixed because of some faulty piece of equipment broke, now it has returned to its horrible state, even going on geekzone might be asking for too much from...
View ArticleOrcon Genius and WRT54GL
Hey everyone,Recently made the switch to Orcon UFB from Slingshot ADSL, and am mostly satisfied so far. A problem I have continued to encounter so far is a lack of visibility between two computers on...
View ArticleOrcon's Pencils are always Sharp ... really?
It was exciting to read on Orcon's website that 'Our pencils are always sharp', suggesting that Orcon is progressive and innovative, but a few phone calls later and their pencils are looking decidely...
View ArticleOrcon public IP address range
Hi All,I'm looking for the public IP range that Orcon uses (as I'm on a dynamic IP) - can anyone help?Cheers,Jeremy.
View ArticleGenius Handset Pairing
Hi Everyone,I recently needed to have my Genius router replaced. Orcon sent out a new router and handset. To date I have not actually used the handset as we tend to use the two Panasonic handsets we...
View ArticlePoor Service and customer support - Is there anyone from orcon who can help?
Hi, I've been with Orcon for about 7-8 months now. I have had non stop trouble. Ive even been talking to the support team management so I've been told. I have internet and phone troubles all the time....
View ArticleI need the beta firmware for Orcon Genius
Hi,My TS keeps disconnecting, for iinet/orcon routers the solution is a beta firmware that I can no longer find.Can someone who works at Orcon send me the files? Thanks. I tried calling but zzz not...
View ArticleAwful VOIP Phone -what to do?
To anyone else on Orcon with VSDL and Voice Over IP. Is your telephone OK ?We're finding many phone calls are just hopeless. Orcon say it'll cost another $45 a month for a 'normal'phone (which is what...
View ArticleNBR report says Orcon may need some help
NBR report (paywall): "Taxpayer money at risk as Orcon reaches out for help":...which is understood to have stumped up at least $10 million of debt as part of a secretive sale process last April.So...
View ArticleOrcon unlimited.
On an old Orcon plan can i change to the unlimited plan and keep home phone and line with the original provider.
View ArticleHow can I get hold of Orcon L2 support?
I had fibre installed to my house yesterday. It took Chorus a whopping 12 hours from start to finish! I must add though that it was not a straightforward job for them and the guys who did it did a...
View ArticlePort forwarding Orcon Genius
Hi,I am trying to port forward from the internet to an appliance on the LAN of my Orcon Genius (UFB). I am able to make a telnet connection on the port to the appliance from with in the LAN, but not...
View ArticleNetComm Wireless NF4v - Full bridge mode?
I recently upgraded to VDSL, I can't find an option within the NF4v for full bridge mode.Does the Netcomm "White Genius" support full bridge mode?
View ArticleMoving House and from ADSL to UFB (Fibre) at same time
Hi,My new house build is getting near completion, and we've got a date now to move (early April, so a wee way off yet).No service is currently at the new house, as it's new. There is a green conduit...
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