Looking for some Orcon volunteers to post their Pingtest stats!
I'm looking for some Auckland Orcon subscribers to kindly post their Ping stats from www.pingtest.net to:- their default local server- the default Sydney server- and the default LA (USA West)...
View ArticleOddity with hsbc.co.uk and global mode
I was going to raise a support call because last night I couldn't access the hsbc.co.uk website from my main PC, but I could via my HTPC. They're both on the same hub connected into the White Orcon...
View ArticleOrcon Global Mode launched
Just received:New Orcon General Manager, Michael Shirley, today announced Orcon customers will be able to access previously blocked international websites with Global Mode, coinciding with survey...
View ArticleSPAM on emails received via Orcon
Lately there seems to be more and more emails showing up marked as [SPAM: ] so obviously Orcon have identified them.Is there any way to have them automatically go to Intercepted Spam folder in the...
View ArticleConnection issues (gaming, league of legends).
Rubber banding and connection issues, usually occurs after 5pm. Any assistance would be greatly appreciatedTracert:Tracing route to 192.64.170.62 over a maximum of 30 hops 1 1 ms 1 ms 1 ms BoB.Orcon...
View ArticleiPlayer Chromecast and Orcon Global mode
Loving Global mode, thanks Orcon.I have not been able to get BBC iPLayer to cast to my Chromecast, whenever I try I just get the messgae "Ready to cast", the content plays on the PC but not on the...
View ArticleSMTP problems?
I'm having problems sending emails using the SMTP server. It keeps rejecting with a login to server failed. I just got the same complaint from a family member in a different town, so it's unlikely to...
View ArticleBBC iPlayer on iPad
Trying to use iplayer on an ipad with global mode and just get" you have insufficient bandwidth to play this programmer". I have about 30/10 on vdsl and have no trouble with iplayer on PC. Is there any...
View ArticleGlobal Mode problems with streaming BBC radio
Not sure where to report problems with Global Mode (which is working brilliantly for me other than this, so thanks Orcon!), so I'm reporting it here.Global Mode seems to have introduced problems with...
View ArticleRegistrant name changes with Iserve
Has anyone else been having problems with having registrant name changes with Iserve please? The have said that two lots of forms and cheques posted from two different locations must have been 'lost in...
View ArticleOrcon ending Windows Hosting
Received notification today that Orcon are ending their Windows Hosting as they consider it uneconomical to upgrade their servers and are giving 3 working days notice of this. They will be geo blocking...
View ArticleGlobal Mode Netflix access on Sony Bravia KDL-46W700A
Hi there,Really excited about global mode and Netflix has been working well through my apple tv over the last couple of days.I have a second tv - Sony Bravia KDL-46W700A that I wanted to get connected...
View ArticleBBC iPlayer on Playstation3 not working with Orcon Global Mode
BBC iPlayer works fine (plays videos) in browser on PC, using Orcon Global Mode, Black Genius Modem.I signed up for PSN UK and downloaded BBC iPlayer app onto Playstation3.Using BBC iPlayer app on...
View ArticleOrcon Genius NF4V bridge mode with a real firewall?
Anyone using the Genius White with their own firewall?I'm due to renew my orcon contract next month and I'm considering moving from POTS to Genius, especially if I can get VDSL (sadly fibre isn't an...
View ArticleOrcon drops price or Fibre 30 for NEW customers ONLY from $99 to $95 as of...
It seems Orcon is now ONLY interested in NEW customer's and they forget about existing customers.Just found out via their website the price of Fibre 30 has dropped from $99 to $95 per month as of...
View ArticlePorting an Orcon ADSL connection to VOIP?
Ok so my Orcon account is up for renewal shortly. I'm considering a move to VOIP so can I move my home number to VOIP and keep my ADSL account with Orcon? Is there a sensible way to move your phone...
View ArticleStatic IPs disappearing
I'm on an old 200GB Genius plan and just got this email from Orcon:---------------------- Hi there, We are changing the way we assign IP addresses. If that sentence made you go 'huh?' then you can...
View ArticleUFB Setup on Linksys WRT1900AC
Hi,I have just had UFB installed and have Ethernet wired through the house. The Netcomm NF4V is connected to a port in the kitchen and working fine.I have two questions:1: Is it possible to have this...
View ArticleSites slow on Orcon, fine through iPhone on Vodafone
https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/As I went to post this from my main PC the page actually wouldn't finish loading. Another PC (the one I'm servicing) just managed to start the download from...
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