Poor Performing ADSL1. Cabinet Issue?
I recently moved into a new house on the outskirts of Hamilton. The only option available is ADSL1. The house is about 500m away from the cabinet. The house is brand new and I had the wiring done...
View ArticleData Usage Freakout!
Hi,Just a heads up for anyone checking out their data usage and freaking out for any unaccounted data usage.I checked my usage today and freaked out when I saw over 500GB downloaded for this month...
View ArticlePS4 and Netflix
Hi there, has anyone successfully accessed Netflix via a PS4 using Orcon global mode?If so any tips or pointers would be much appreciated!Cheers
View ArticleOrcon Fibre Genius. Multiple Phones?
Hi all,Does anyone know if I can plug multiple POTS phones (or my old phone wiring) into an Orcon Genius fibre Modem? Will a basic Y-Splitter work?I asked Orcon, but they were unclear - Mentioning...
View ArticleNo DSL signal on Orcon Geinus
Hi, Today I was re punching down my DSL keystone, but when I reconnected it, it said there was no signal. I punched it down again and still, no signal. I'm about to try a different router to see if it...
View ArticlePoor connection on Orcon LLU - Greenlane
Hi, I've just moved to Greenlane and I believe Orcon have put me on a LLU connection.We're using a Genius Black router, which was working well on our old connection in Hamilton. I was happily getting a...
View Articleorcon genius router, disconnect on downloads.
tl;dr - orcon router disconnects If i attempt to download a torrent, on router restart the torrent downloads fine...everytime. Is my router now faulty? Is orcon doing this intentionally? Have possums...
View ArticleImportant changes to your Orcon email service ??
Hi Orcon,Is this email for real or a phishing expedition that we got yesterday.??TIA
View ArticleBeats Music and Global mode
I am keen to try beats music service, but am unable to sign up, it returns this: HOLD UP.BEATS MUSIC IS NOT YET AVAILABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY. You can sign up for Beats Music in the United States, with...
View ArticlePort Forwarding not working..
Hi I have enabled port forwarding in my Orcon lite modem.This is to connect to a linux home server from outside on port 22.This was working perfectly until last week, but for some reason it stopped...
View ArticleFree My Rugby
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/10509898/Orcon-calls-for-NZRU-to-live-stream-gameshttps://freemyrugby.co.nz/Interesting campaign, wonder if it will get much attention. What site are they...
View ArticleIOS8 - Network Load
Hi All, just a heads up that with the release of ios8 we will no doubt see various parts of the global internet run hot, this update is 900MB+ (ios7 was 700MB I believe from memory), so you can imagine...
View ArticleAnyone else having issues with Geinus Voice?
Hi,I'm using a PAP2T for my voice, and currently I'm registered to the server but can't make any calls. I understand that I won't get any support for it, but just wanted to check if anyone using the...
View ArticleHamilton to Wellington Fibre Cut
On our website status:"Due to a fibre cut between Hamilton and Wellington customers in Wellington and the South Island may experience slow throughput due to congestion. Vendor fibre engineers are...
View ArticleBizarre Policy on plan change
I've discovered that one of Orcon's policies is that on plan change, they wish to re-engage a 12 month contract.I'm not sure who would agree to this, because it's absolutely mad. I'm currently on the...
View ArticleOrcon Genius phone service working ... sometimes ... again
So I reported this issue over a year ago. And the phone service on our Orcon Genius is flaky again in the last few weeks.I've spoken to Orcon support (confirmed the symptoms, promised to call back "in...
View ArticleHBO and Showtime not working with Global Mode (Apple TV)
Here's my setup: Apple TV (latest gen), US iTunes account and hbo account.HBO Go gets stuck on "accessing HBO GO" and after a reset it shows content, but then gets stuck againShowtime app doesn't even...
View ArticleIP address being reset?
Hi all,Is anyone else seeing their external IP address being reset more frequently than normal?I'm on ADSL, unlimited, Genius Black modem.IP address would only normally be reset on a modem cycle, or...
View ArticleTime required for fibre speed change?
Arranged to go from 30/10 Unlimited to the new plan of 100/20 Unlimited. I got the text from Orcon yesterday just after lunch saying switch has been completed. I am guessing that it means they have...
View ArticleSchedule Wifi time
Hi Alla cow-orker has asked me if there is any way to schedule Wifi on/off time with the orcon genius router, or if there is a quicker way to turn the wifi (while leaving lan online) without logging in...
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