# Networking **URL:** https://troypointinsider.com/c/networking/21.md [Latest](https://troypointinsider.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://troypointinsider.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://troypointinsider.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Networking category](https://troypointinsider.com/t/about-the-networking-category/50128)
**Author:** [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 1:11am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/about-the-networking-category/50128 "2022-09-25T01:11:15Z")
Discuss networking topics such as routers, cable modems, Internet services, speed testing, etc. --- ## [Omnifiber Fiber Optic Internet](https://troypointinsider.com/t/omnifiber-fiber-optic-internet/217444)
**Author:** [@AMD237](https://troypointinsider.com/u/AMD237)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/omnifiber-fiber-optic-internet/217444 "2026-10-15T11:07:10Z")
I currently use Spectrum, 1 gig internet. For years, I have asked Spectrum and Xfinity (who has no service in our area) if they were ever going to install fiber in our city. Several months ago, I watched as Omnifiber i… --- ## [Anyone Using BROWSY?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/anyone-using-browsy/216009)
**Author:** [@Toddney43](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Toddney43)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 12:11am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/anyone-using-browsy/216009 "2026-10-07T00:11:27Z")
I saw a couple of YouTube vdeos about BROWSY, which is a new alternative to Downloader. It seemed to be easy to use and had a couple of nice features, but if Troy doesn’t tell me about it, I ain’t using it. Just wonder… --- ## [Unblock some of your IPTV connections](https://troypointinsider.com/t/unblock-some-of-your-iptv-connections/214936)
**Author:** [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/unblock-some-of-your-iptv-connections/214936 "2026-09-24T23:20:18Z")
--- ## [My IP being blocked?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/my-ip-being-blocked/211630)
**Author:** [@Smoker](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Smoker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/my-ip-being-blocked/211630 "2026-09-10T13:06:22Z")
So I open up Kodi as I do everyday. Select the show I want to watch. Choose a stream. And nothing. Ok, so I try a different addon. Same thing. All I get is a failed to play error message. So I restart Kodi. Same. I resta… --- ## [You're setting up custom DNS wrong—and it's breaking your network](https://troypointinsider.com/t/youre-setting-up-custom-dns-wrong-and-its-breaking-your-network/189174)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/youre-setting-up-custom-dns-wrong-and-its-breaking-your-network/189174 "2026-06-07T14:41:05Z")
I found this info interesting and useful when troubleshooting connectivity issues and just passing it along…good read :smiling\_face\_with\_sunglasses: --- ## [Modem upstream power levels](https://troypointinsider.com/t/modem-upstream-power-levels/184213)
**Author:** [@MCat](https://troypointinsider.com/u/MCat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/modem-upstream-power-levels/184213 "2026-05-15T21:46:49Z")
My modem upstream power levels are high. Can someone tell me how I can lower them? The average of my downstream power levels is -3.38 dBm V. The average of my upstream power levels is 52.9 dBm V. I have a 6db attenua… --- ## [Can't connect to Surfshark VPN after update to vr. 3.28.1](https://troypointinsider.com/t/cant-connect-to-surfshark-vpn-after-update-to-vr-3-28-1/183583)
**Author:** [@ItPrincess](https://troypointinsider.com/u/ItPrincess)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/cant-connect-to-surfshark-vpn-after-update-to-vr-3-28-1/183583 "2026-05-09T18:15:21Z")
The issue is am no longer being able to connect to the VPN started when I updated my Android TV box to version (3.28.1). It connected before the update. I even tried another TV box I have with the previous version of S… --- ## [Google Spinoff Takes Aim At Starlink With Wireless Fiber Internet Speeds](https://troypointinsider.com/t/google-spinoff-takes-aim-at-starlink-with-wireless-fiber-internet-speeds/179219)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/google-spinoff-takes-aim-at-starlink-with-wireless-fiber-internet-speeds/179219 "2026-04-25T16:12:01Z")
--- ## [T-Mobile Expands Its Affordable Fiber Internet Service](https://troypointinsider.com/t/t-mobile-expands-its-affordable-fiber-internet-service/88772)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/t-mobile-expands-its-affordable-fiber-internet-service/88772 "2026-04-12T17:47:40Z")
T-Mobile Expands Its Affordable Fiber Internet Service – Review Geek --- ## [SpaceBallz Know it Allz](https://troypointinsider.com/t/spaceballz-know-it-allz/167290)
**Author:** [@Reece](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Reece)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/spaceballz-know-it-allz/167290 "2026-03-21T19:18:22Z")
Who’s up for one or more of these in your humble abode? --- ## [Remote Access App for Fire TV & Android TV Streaming Boxes](https://troypointinsider.com/t/remote-access-app-for-fire-tv-android-tv-streaming-boxes/147067)
**Author:** [@Sbrowne126](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Sbrowne126)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/remote-access-app-for-fire-tv-android-tv-streaming-boxes/147067 "2026-02-27T19:40:38Z")
Hi Everyone It’s been a minute since I’ve been on here. RL has a way of beating you up. It’s good to be back on here. Question…thanks to Troypoint and all of you as Patrons, I’ve got a very small fledgling Tech Support… --- ## [Amazon.ca launches " Sidewalk "](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-ca-launches-sidewalk/159944)
**Author:** [@PapaS](https://troypointinsider.com/u/PapaS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-ca-launches-sidewalk/159944 "2026-02-26T17:27:54Z")
Just wanted to remind all the Canadian Insiders that on February 26th 2026 Amazon is launching their new Sidewalk feature. Don’t know a whole lot about this other than I don’t want it. It’s a way you get to share your wi… --- ## [Using old phone lines](https://troypointinsider.com/t/using-old-phone-lines/156445)
**Author:** [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 12:45am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/using-old-phone-lines/156445 "2026-02-16T00:45:45Z")
--- ## [Internet Speeds ..... variations](https://troypointinsider.com/t/internet-speeds-variations/157108)
**Author:** [@LetsDoIt](https://troypointinsider.com/u/LetsDoIt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/internet-speeds-variations/157108 "2026-02-11T19:09:26Z")
My provider is supposidly providing supper wide bandwidth and speeds but tests show different. This post is not about what the provider is or isn’t giving me. Rather is it this. I run a speed test with my laptop (wirele… --- ## [Router with VPN -wireguard](https://troypointinsider.com/t/router-with-vpn-wireguard/141820)
**Author:** [@Ellteejak](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Ellteejak)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 12:46am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/router-with-vpn-wireguard/141820 "2025-12-21T00:46:16Z")
So am looking at. $50 used VPN capable router ASUS RT-AX58U. It can upgrade the internal firmware to allow VPN activation on the router. Having VPN on the router solves the problem of trying to run several piece of soft… --- ## [Advice on upgrading to a new router](https://troypointinsider.com/t/advice-on-upgrading-to-a-new-router/115006)
**Author:** [@pxsmith1](https://troypointinsider.com/u/pxsmith1)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/advice-on-upgrading-to-a-new-router/115006 "2025-12-18T18:58:33Z")
I desperately need advice for a new router. I have spectrum and their router is crap. I have surfshark and have nothing but streaming problems. stop using my VPN- buffering goes away. its their equipment so i cannot cu… --- ## [Buffering with spectrum internet](https://troypointinsider.com/t/buffering-with-spectrum-internet/93514)
**Author:** [@Thatguy](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Thatguy)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 12:14am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/buffering-with-spectrum-internet/93514 "2025-12-10T00:14:05Z")
Does anyone know a solution. I have a friend on WiFi using a formulerz11 pro max box. Using surf shark vpn he has buffering constantly. He’s using spectrum internet. Any suggestions on router settings or something. That … --- ## [T mobile 5G home internet and Iptv](https://troypointinsider.com/t/t-mobile-5g-home-internet-and-iptv/150698)
**Author:** [@Midnighthawk](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Midnighthawk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/t-mobile-5g-home-internet-and-iptv/150698 "2025-12-09T15:50:51Z")
I have Spectrum 400 mb isp.They are now charging me $90 a month just for internet. I use Iptv for all my TV viewing. Spectrum 400 mb does ok for iptv. I am trying to cut costs. So I am doing a trial of tmobile 5g hom… --- ## [Block Updates on Android TV Boxes](https://troypointinsider.com/t/block-updates-on-android-tv-boxes/148466)
**Author:** [@lbcarr](https://troypointinsider.com/u/lbcarr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 3:03am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/block-updates-on-android-tv-boxes/148466 "2025-12-02T03:03:16Z")
Does anyone have the ip addresses google uses to come into, for me nvidia shield pro, and update apps block apps etc.. A few weeks ago they blocked FreeFlix. The updated version has been working fine but now that I know … --- ## [Fiber speeds not adding up](https://troypointinsider.com/t/fiber-speeds-not-adding-up/147567)
**Author:** [@Cjinfl](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Cjinfl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/fiber-speeds-not-adding-up/147567 "2025-11-19T17:15:39Z")
Just installed Ripple Fiber, formaly Hyper Fiber. Signed up for the 1 gig plan. Not even close to 1 gig. Just did a speed test with Analiti. 540 mbps down and 648 up with Surfshark on. 490 down and 517 up with Surfshark … --- ## [Fiber optics and pwcrt CF-XR10](https://troypointinsider.com/t/fiber-optics-and-pwcrt-cf-xr10/147900)
**Author:** [@Cjinfl](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Cjinfl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/fiber-optics-and-pwcrt-cf-xr10/147900 "2025-11-19T14:16:28Z")
Just had what was Hyper-Fiber recently bought by Ripple Fiber. I signed up for the 1 gig plan. I have had nothing but trouble with them. If I’m really lucky I can get up to 500 mbps. I have a pcwrt CF-XR10 ROUTER I tho… --- ## [Asus RT-BE86u VPN Review](https://troypointinsider.com/t/asus-rt-be86u-vpn-review/139947)
**Author:** [@deliveryman737](https://troypointinsider.com/u/deliveryman737)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 7:20pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/asus-rt-be86u-vpn-review/139947 "2025-09-26T19:20:30Z")
Just got my Asus router to protect my shield with VPN. I have Expressvpn and just signed up for Nord, EVPN can only be setup as open VPN and what a disappointment. My normally DL speed 845 Mbps with open VPN by EVPN do… --- ## [Jellyfin server setup](https://troypointinsider.com/t/jellyfin-server-setup/63628)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/jellyfin-server-setup/63628 "2025-09-17T18:19:09Z")
Has Troypoint ever done a guide on Jellyfin server? I have been looking into setting one up but have not found any good setup guides mostly pertaining to hardware needed to host a local m3u(m3u8) server. I have no plans … --- ## [Retail store extremely helpful](https://troypointinsider.com/t/retail-store-extremely-helpful/136329)
**Author:** [@Grummppy](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Grummppy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 10:49pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/retail-store-extremely-helpful/136329 "2025-08-23T22:49:33Z")
Hi All. I had a really great experience with a retail shop in my community. After 2 visits I now have 68 channels of broadcast TV most in hd. ABC/CBS/NBC/CW/GLOBAL/CTV/CBS/CTV/OMNI/TVO/PBS, and all of their substation… --- ## [VPN and speeds, Also router with Xfinity gateway](https://troypointinsider.com/t/vpn-and-speeds-also-router-with-xfinity-gateway/133798)
**Author:** [@DaveZerf](https://troypointinsider.com/u/DaveZerf)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/vpn-and-speeds-also-router-with-xfinity-gateway/133798 "2025-07-29T13:39:58Z")
I have gigspeed internet through xfinity. I am using an Onn 4k Pro, it is about 3-4 feet away from the gateway, With VPN on I get speeds of 30 to 80 download on the Analiti app, much higher using Internet Speed Test app… --- ## [Do I need a VPN?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/do-i-need-a-vpn/132920)
**Author:** [@BeagleLover](https://troypointinsider.com/u/BeagleLover)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 12:21am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/do-i-need-a-vpn/132920 "2025-07-03T00:21:25Z")
A few weeks ago I was troubleshooting a streaming issue when my VPN came up in a conversation. Someone on another platform flat out said no one needs a VPN anymore when streaming using Syncler+. I was taken aback by his … --- ## [9,000 Asus Routers Compromised](https://troypointinsider.com/t/9-000-asus-routers-compromised/130903)
**Author:** [@Streaming429](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Streaming429)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/9-000-asus-routers-compromised/130903 "2025-05-30T02:15:07Z")
As the title says…read more here --- ## [FBI issues warning on end of life routers](https://troypointinsider.com/t/fbi-issues-warning-on-end-of-life-routers/129951)
**Author:** [@Streaming429](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Streaming429)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/fbi-issues-warning-on-end-of-life-routers/129951 "2025-05-17T21:09:31Z")
FBI issues warning to end of life routers for possible attacks --- ## [Internet Upload Speed Issues with VPN router](https://troypointinsider.com/t/internet-upload-speed-issues-with-vpn-router/128911)
**Author:** [@seians](https://troypointinsider.com/u/seians)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/internet-upload-speed-issues-with-vpn-router/128911 "2025-04-26T15:53:07Z")
Started setting up my VPN router to my network and my upload speeds are tanking. I uploaded two pictures from two different connections. When I am not connected to the VPN my upload ranges between 350-400. Any sugge… [Next page](https://troypointinsider.com/c/networking/21.md?page=1)