Unifi Dream Machine with MyRepublic Fibre

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kiwind

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#280754 7-Jan-2021 23:29

Soon to set up a Unifi Dream Machine (UDM) with MyRepublic fibre delivered over Chorus Auckland network.

I think/hope I've got it all nailed for settings, but if anyone has any tips to offer, I'd welcome them!

Cheers

Andy

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#2632141 8-Jan-2021 00:48

MyRepublic is simply DHCP without VLAN. So, it is plug and play.

If you're signing up to MyRepublic - I, along with many others would recommend almost any other ISP over MyRepublic.

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#2632207 8-Jan-2021 07:51

Friends don't let friends join My Republic. Good luck if you need any support from them at all, for anything, ever.

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#2632612 8-Jan-2021 22:29

Any RSP but them

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#2632644 9-Jan-2021 07:03

i love how pretty much non of the replies address anything the OP asks.

When was the last time you saw a thread about the poor performance of my republic in the last 6 months? there isnt any, do any of you use my republic? didn't think so either.

i dont see you in threads about Vodafone bagging them all the time.

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#2632670 9-Jan-2021 09:30

Sorry kiwind, I don't know anything about setting up your Unifi thingy. The limit of my knowledge was recently setting up a HG659 to extend our wi-fi to the bedrooms.

I have been with MyRepublic on the Enable network in Christchurch for over six years.

Our internet connection has been rock solid. Like many of their customers we did have a drop in evening download speeds a few years ago. They eventually solved the issue, but got a lot of bad press at the time.

We were on a 100/20 plan with landline and this was upgraded to 900/500 a couple of years ago for the same price($99).

So not everyone on here hates them. Maybe I will change my mind if we do have issues and have to contact them, but until then I am quite happy.

kiwind

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#2632977 10-Jan-2021 08:25

Thanks all for the comments, including the negative ones about MyRepublic.

I've stuck with MyRepublic for now, and I have to say the small amount of support needed, to change the date & time of the switch-over was excellent.

No complaints with the service a couple of days in, and it's likely only to be for a few months so here's hoping there are no issues!

UniFi Dream Machine - awesome - stoked with the purchase. Expandability in new build house (when it's built) was the reason for choosing it.

Cheers, Andy

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#2635085 13-Jan-2021 22:58

A friend of mine has used MyRepublic for years and swears by them - I've not had any experience with them myself but am aware of the extremely high regard the majority of the forum members hold for them :D

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#2635181 14-Jan-2021 06:22

Hi

For my information - why have you purchased a Unifi Dream machine?

From my reading of the bumpf - I am unsure what this $625 device from PB tech

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2200/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Dream-Machine?qr=GShopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0fr_BRDaARIsAABw4EuntCzsh5VPFGrkCDGz3zNTh72DL3El_5lqedtLpEDHpy3TBCpQ6ucaAqRfEALw_wcB

provides over buying a couple of Unifi access points?

Cheers

kiwind

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#2635318 14-Jan-2021 11:41

D1023319:

Hi

For my information - why have you purchased a Unifi Dream machine?

From my reading of the bumpf - I am unsure what this $625 device from PB tech
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/NETUBI2200/Ubiquiti-UniFi-Dream-Machine?qr=GShopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0fr_BRDaARIsAABw4EuntCzsh5VPFGrkCDGz3zNTh72DL3El_5lqedtLpEDHpy3TBCpQ6ucaAqRfEALw_wcB
provides over buying a couple of Unifi access points?

Cheers

I'm familiar with the UniFi control software, and use it at another location where I've got the USG, CloudKey 2, 2xAPs, 8 port POE switch and 3 security cameras. This was for a much smaller house (80sqm) where there are a range of existing IoT devices which I wanted on their own VLAN, with a single device I can access remotely and didn't have to start from scratch to learn about it.

Remote access from anywhere to troubleshoot was important.

Also, I picked up a 2 month old one for $400 so was good value. Expansion ability in future if I decide to for this location.