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OldGeek

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#312721 12-May-2024 14:03
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A friend of mine has had issues with 'unreliable broadband' (fibre)over the last few months.  Most were resolved by upgrading his router to the current one his ISP provides (Contact?) but there is still some problems from time to time.  Neither he nor I are network techs.  I suggested he apply for a SamKnows white box but he says he has been declined (he has been told that not everyone who asks can have one).

 

Is there something equivalent available as a paid service?  Core need is hardware that connects to his router and the equivalent of a SamKnows dashboard that includes speed measurement and connection reliability.





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  #3229284 12-May-2024 14:31
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Most unreliable fibre is down to how the user is connecting inside their own network, ie over wifi.

 

A box like samknows or a service like you are suggesting isnt likely to tell you what the issue is. 

 

You would be better served trying to work out what the issue is.




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  #3229935 13-May-2024 19:22
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OldGeek:

 

Jase2985:

 

@OldGeek whats router does the person have, maybe we can help you get in and look at the logs

 

 

Neither he nor I know the answer to that question, and neither of us wants to delve that deeply into that level of diagnosis.  With the Whitebox all that is needed is enough knowledge to know how to get it going and how to point a browser at the SamKnows dashboard.  Included in that dashboard is easy-to-read data on disconnects detected.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks to all for the feedback.  The only potential option is a Fingbox but there are none in stock with any local supplier and Amazon dont ship them to NZ.

 

 

Your solution is akin to using dynamite to dig a post hole. 

 

You don't seem wiling to look at any other option other than something connected to your network, and you will likely have to do all the things mentioned at a later date anyway as part of the troubleshooting process.

 

Save your time and money and just accept help from people who know more than you with this type of thing

 

But I'm out, I wish you luck.


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