Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Unifi "Connected But No Internet"

Last night after thunderstorm strike my housing area, my Unifi connection was broken.
Issue: Connected but No Internet

Checking at the Dlink Router show there is no connection to the router from external.
It seems like the router setting was return to factory reset due to thunderstorm.
The default IP is 192.168. 0.1, or using the link: http://dlinkrouter.local


In the router page, choose PPPoE connection and input your Username and Password.
I tried to input the last known password received from Unifi. 


Confirm the setting and proceed to "Next"


The WiFi router has been configured. Ready to test the WiFi connection.


Seems like the internet connected had been established. However, WiFi is connected but no internet.


As it was already 11:50pm, the Unifi "100" hotline is no longer in service after 10:00pm.
Thus, I proceed to search and try troubleshooting @ EasyFix (https://easyfix.unifi.com.my/auto/) using smartphone mobile data. 


Once completed the diagnosis online, copy the diagnosis outcome and continue reporting it to LiveChat (https://livechat.tm.com.my/UnifiLiveChat/LiveChat.aspx). This LiveChat is available 24/7. 

Submit the Diagnosis Report link copied from EasyFix, and tell the customer support what is your problem.


Customer support will offer to reset the PPPoE password for you. The new password will be send out via SMS and also immediately reflected in your WiFi Router setting. Or, worst case, you may need to manually input the password.


The SMS will be send out to your mobile phone. Example:
RM0 Unifi:Your service request to reset your password (Ref no:1-5xxxxxxxxxxx) has been completed. Your new HSI password is: xxXxxxXxx. Thank you.

By now, the internet connection will resume back to normal. 
And it is already 01:00am when it was solved. Just for sharing.

Sunday, April 10, 2022

DIY Series 26: Wall Mounted Foldable Table

 

Wall-mounted foldable table are great space-saving ideas. Mount it at your preferred height at any wall is easy at minimum cost involved.

Just place an order online, according to your own preference. I personally preferred rubber wood type, than the compressed wood with glossy lamination. As for the table size, I choose 100cm length X 40cm width. Most of the foldable table comes with the bracket bundled.

Measure the height that you want to fix the table. Normally between 70cm to 72cm will be comfortable height (depends on individual preference) . This time, I choose 72cm height from the floor.

Get a measuring tape and leveler to help on the measurement and table surface level precisely.

 

During 1st attempt of installation, I pushed the table top to the wall leaving no gap in between. Later, I found out that the foldable table is not able to fold up to 90 degree as the bracket need certain clearance from wall in order to make it folded.


Then, I tried for 2nd attempt. make a clearance of 2cm from wall and rescrew the table top again.


This time, the table top is able to be folded up to 90 degree, which looks better and nicer when folded.


Here is the newly installed wall mounted foldable table.