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UniFi RG4332 Wake-On-LAN over Internet

unknowngst — Tue, 09 May 2017 14:07:31 +0800

Greetings,

So basically, I am using TM-Net Unifi's RG4332 router, and already able to perform Wake-On-LAN successfully via LAN for my desktop.
I am now trying to achieve wake via internet, and here's the problem:

1) Unable perform port-forwarding to broadcast internal IP on RG4332.

In the Virtual Server menu, when I try to forward any port number on 192.168.0.255, but it will say "not allowed to forward broadcast IP".
I also tried changing my subnet mask to 255.255.255.128, and then try to forward 192.168.0.127, but it doesn't work either.

Since the router doesn't allow to perform port-forwarding broadcast IP, I am thinking maybe I can do wake-on-lan via specific internal IP, instead of by broadcasting...so I tried to perform ARP Binding...which brings me to 2nd problem...

2) Unable to perform ARP Binding on RG4332.

I already configured static IP on my desktop, so everytime my computer is turned-on, it will always be a static IP.
However, since my computer is shutdown, that IP isn't "alive" without ARP binding, so any network packet to that IP seems to be discarded...

So, anyone know how to bypass these limitations in RG4332?
Or any other method to perform WoL via internet on RG4332, without adding additional desktop/device?

EDIT:
Or, any way to increase Lease Time for non-DHCP IP? There's a Lease Time configurable under the DHCP option, but for those clients with static IP, the Lease Time always shown 0...

EDIT2:
Or, somehow abusing the DMZ? (Heck I am really running out of ideas here...)

Thanks in advance!

Upgrading Gaming Rig Parts, buy now or wait a bit?

unknowngst — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 16:49:52 +0800

Greetings,

I am planning a major upgrade for my current gaming rig, here's the new parts I wish to purchase:

[CPU] Intel Core i7 7700K
[Cooler] Cryorig H7
[MB] Asus ROG STRIX Z270F Gaming
[RAM] GSkill RipjawsV 2x8GB DDR4-2800 CL15
[PSU] FSP Hydro G 650W
[Case] Fractal Design Define C

Based on my current estimation, this upgrade would take somewhere between 4200 and 4500, if I purchase all parts right now. BUT, I don't really need to upgrade urgently...I could wait like maybe, 3 to 6 months....so I am just wondering how the prices would look like within this 3 to 6 months period?

There are many factors that could potentially affect this, examples:
- MYR to USD exchange rate
- Further price-dropping on Intel CPU as Ryzen unfolds?
- Seasonal fluctuations, such as Christmas?
- Big world events like Brexit, US war on NK, market crashes affects exchange rate
- natural price-dropping as new better parts are released
- election suddenly happens and things maybe get interesting after that? lol jk
etc etc...

Of course, the future is unpredictable, even if we can accurately predict all happening events, we still can't accurately predict the magnitude of its impact on prices...So don't worry I won't hold any of you to your opinion

But as always, no harm trying It's good and interesting to know and learn from others anyway.
So please share your opinion about why the prices would tank/rise/stay in 3-6 months, thanks!

Best Gaming VPN to USA/EU/CN/TW/KR/JP

unknowngst — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 19:09:50 +0800

There are just too many awesome games coming recently that I can't wait to play...
Titles like
- Black Desert
- Bless Online
- Hyper Universe Online
- Lost Ark
blah blah just to name a few...

Majority of them has really good action PvE/PvP...which requires low ping...
and uhm...seems that we won't be getting any server in our country or in our neighbouring country, possibly forever..

So, which brings me to one question, as titled:
Which is the best GAMING VPN currently available?

When I say GAMING VPN, I don't mean those VPN services which promote/focus on security/anonymity, but GAMING speed.
Examples are BattlePing, WTFast, and recently I discovered VyprVPN.

I am considering buying a good gaming VPN to try out games in US/KR/CN/TW/JP, especially in US/KR.

Anyone who is using any good VPN right now, please recommend me?
Well, it doesn't have to be strictly a gaming VPN, any VPN will do...please post your usage experience (which game, country) and the monthly/yearly subscription price.

Thanks for recommending! I bet a lot of gamers out there will be interested as well.

What kind of TERA are these?

unknowngst — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 21:29:52 +0800

Recently I get interested in trying out TERA.
I googled and searched for various version/country of TERA, to find one which is most acceptable in terms of PING to SG/MY. Obviously PING is most important because the combat seems to be very fun.

I see that there's Tera CN/EU/NA thread in this forum, but none of them is pointing to these links:
http://tera.klyou.com/
http://tera.omg.com.tw/
http://tera.mangot5.com/

The 2nd one seems to be Taiwan server, but so does the 3rd?!!
What's going on? What's the difference between these and the CN/EU/NA?
Most importantly, I wish to know their payment model and which countries these belongs to.

Can someone help explain? Thanks!

Revelation Online 《天谕》

unknowngst — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 09:50:48 +0800

I google'd, I bing'ed, but I can't find this game being discussed at all in Lowyat Forum!
Kinda unimaginable...or am I blind?

It's a pretty good F2P game.
http://tianyu.163.com

Right now closed beta, open beta soon, June 19.

Anyone else playing or plan to play?

Best Triple-Channel DDR3 RAM for Sabertooth X58

unknowngst — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 22:02:03 +0800

As titled, need some advice on the best triple-channel 12GB+ memory to go with ASUS Sabertooth X58.

Must be triple-channel.
Must be DDR3.
Must be 12GB or above, max 24GB.
Must be 1600 MHz or above.

Doesn't matter which vendor/brand.
Let's ignore pricing for now.

Motherboard Details
ASUS Sabertooth X58
http://www.asus.com/my/Motherboards/SABERTOOTH_X58/
Supports Triple-Channel DDR3 1866/1800/1600

Not sure if it matters, but:
CPU: i7 950
Harddisk (SSD): Samsung EVO 840
GPU: GTX 560 Ti

Yes, it's not a new PC, just want to upgrade memory which works best with motherboard.

Please advice, and if you happen to know where I can buy the RAM you suggested, do tell, thank you.

Extend timer before divert to Voicemail

unknowngst — Mon, 29 Dec 2014 18:59:46 +0800

Greetings,

I am new to smartphones/tablet, bought a Samsung Galaxy Note 8, also bought a flip-over cover.

Now the problem is: by the time I reach the phone, open the cover, and try to swipe to answer phone call, it is already diverted to voicemail....

Anyway to extend the timer before divert to voicemail?

Please advice, thank you.

Need advice: Yet-Returning FFXIV player

unknowngst — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 14:47:28 +0800

Hey guys,

I stopped playing FFXIV quite suddenly early this year around Feb due to unexpected real life issues, not because I was bored or disinterested in this game.
My real life issues are not yet settled completely, but I can see some dim light at the end of this dark tunnel already...should have some time for good-ol'-FF once more in the near future (say, 1 to 2 months later).

I login this weekend, through the Free Login Campaign, and I am in awe with what I see:
- many new cool gears, emotes, mounts, dungeons
- many new features, big (dungeons + gardening + omg those guild+personal housings furnitures, so creative! both dev and players) and small (CHOCOBO COLOR!!!!!! <wait.x> macro, new pets, and etc too many to count).
- upcoming new classes
- still very active community (I am on Masamune).

FFXIV right now seems very attractive for me to re-sub...but is it for real? I afraid I may be blinded by the rosy picture that I see during that few hours (not more than 5 hours of playing).

So here I am, asking:
1) Can someone give a summary of important/notable good and bad of FFXIV's current state?
2) Any important/notable good/bad future incoming features I should know? (I already know there will be new classes Ninja/Thief + some Frontline pvp...that's all).
3) I have about 350k gil on my character right now, if I ever re-sub, what I should get first, or shouldn't get yet (maybe something will become less pricey or more expensive)?
4) Most favorite class is WHM (back in Feb) iLv = 90, now still the same...if nothing much changed? Was also interested in SCH (around iLv 80). Anything I should know as WHM/SCH? Which one is more favored right now in PvE/PvP? All my other classes are lv20-25. Didn't level much on any crafting/gathering classes.

In case you need more details to give me advice:
My character is Lunariel Crystal (so you can look it up on Lodestone).
My FC disbanded right before I quit, so I have been FC-less since then, no FC now still.

Hope to hear from you veterans Thank you!

[WTB/WTT] WD Caviar Black 1TB MODEL SPECIFIC

unknowngst — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 13:46:04 +0800

I need to buy/trade for:

Item
WD Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" harddisk, specifically model WD1002FAEX-007BA0.

Quantity
Either 2 or 3, yet to be decided.

Anyone selling it?
Or is there any retail shop still selling it, or still have some stock left?

Please post it right here, or use PM, with the price, thank you.

Need advice on HDD recovery choices

unknowngst — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:04:19 +0800

My internal HDD WD Cavier Black 1TB is having hardware failure.
I can hear clicks when powered-up.
The platter is not spinning, my computer is acting as if there's no harddisk connected at all.
It's the same no matter I install it in my desktop, or put it in an external casing with separate power-source.
There's no urgency at all, but I really need the data recovered, say, within a year or two.

I did some research, and find out from this website
http://support.wdc.com/recovery/
that, there are 2 approved data recovery vendor for Malaysia customers:

DriveSavers:
http://www.drivesaversdatarecovery.com/wdc/APAC/

OnTrack:
http://www.ontrackdatarecovery.com.sg/wd-malaysia/

Here my questions:
1) Anyone deal with any of these 2 vendors previously? Any comments/rumors/advise you know?

2) By some googling, it seems that DriveSavers is one real good vendor. Anyone know roughly what's the price they charge for 1TB WD Cavier Black? How about OnTrack?

3) DriveSavers and OnTrack is recognized by WD, so there must be some level of competency there.
But how about local vendor?
I see someone posted:
- Data Recovery Center (located in Imbi Plaza KL)
- MDR Data Recovery Solution
- Adroit Data Recovery Centre
- Seamax Data Recovery
But I have totally no idea about their competency nor track record nor customer's review/rating.
I don't want to send my hard disk to the wrong person, and ended-up irrecoverable forever.
I wish to know if there's any competent and competitive local vendor.

I really need some good advise, please help, thank you very much.

Do NOT be cheated. Do NOT skip cutscene.

unknowngst — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 14:54:48 +0800

EDIT:
Pardon my ignorance, I didn't know there's a sub-category "Duty", which is sooooooo far down the list.
My bad, sorry for this thread.

So yea, whoever first-timer into dungeons, you can view all cutscenes through Unending Journey.
As to whether a first-timer should skip, or if everyone else should wait, that is a debate I wish not to participate.

Original Thread:

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Nice Vid

unknowngst — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 20:05:09 +0800

Not really FFXIV related, but a nice vid nonetheless:
http://youtu.be/ARghlVjBab0

Enjoy!

Any FC in Masamune Recruiting?

unknowngst — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 07:38:54 +0800

Pardon me, but I can't find a thread where we list all FC recruitment, with information such as requirements/play-style/timezone/server/etc.

So here I go:
I play exclusively on Masamune server.
Love this game, going to subscribe for sure, I think over this weekend I'll finish the story line as a lv50 WHM.

Plan to level all battle jobs...not sure if I'll level all crafting/gathering jobs, but most likely will aim for that too.
Not exactly a hardcore player, playtime is limited to about 1 to 3 hours on weekdays, much more on weekends.

This game is a gem, I am not going to rush it through, trying to savor scenery along the road.
Prefers a more casual style guild. For me, it's more about community & fun, rather than being "1337".
I'll try finding FC on this forum first, but if I can't find one, guess I'll have to try official forum

Again, would be nice if we can have a thread listing FC recruitment.
Thanks!

Rested EXP & Leveling Alternate Class

unknowngst — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 15:52:28 +0800

Currently a lv37 WHM with lv15 ACN, just completed main quest line up to Titan, also received the quest to some Sunken Qarn (??) dungeon.
On my WHM/CNJ, I have accumulated a lot of rested exp, it is in blue color since I was lv35, I think it will still be blue when I hit lv38...

My problem? I plan to level up THM, yes, my 3rd class, for some cross-class skills I am interested in.
Question is: What will happen to those rested-exp I accumulated?

Will it disappeared, forever, once I obtained the new class?
Or it will re-appear when I switch back to CNJ/WHM?

Anyone who tried switching class & leveled up with huge amount of rested-exp? Pleas share your knowledge, thank you.

Veteran Rewards

unknowngst — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 06:55:52 +0800

Anyone of you tried to add subscription?
Wonder if the options to subscribe for at least 3months are already available?
And if you subscribe now, do you get your veteran reward?
And the "Remaining days" in Mog Station, does it increase properly? or the Free play period is taken out?

Anyone tried?

XIVPads Info Needed

unknowngst — Sat, 24 Aug 2013 14:52:17 +0800

I read about
XIVPads: http://www.xivpads.com/
on the Newbie Handbook thread.

Visited it and sounds interesting that it is able to track my character progress, and show me cool statistic?

Anyone use it before? Questions:
1) "Cool statistic" such as what?
2) How does it work? Is it safe? As in, does it require my FFXIV account information or what?
3) Will it make your game crash? Use up a lot of resources?