This $44 managed switch handles 2.5Gb speeds, and it's the upgrade your home network actually needs
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5 misconceptions about home networking you still believe
…By placing IoT devices on your guest network, you isolate them from the computers, phones, and tablets on your main network. If a smart device is ever compromised, an attacker's access…
Throwing away your old network equipment is a fool’s errand - here’s what to do with it instead
…tech support for those close to him, Ty is a computer science student, with his focus being cloud computing and networking. He also competed in semi-pro Counter-Strike for 8 years…
VLAN isolation sounds great until you forget the firewall rules that actually make it work
…What can go wrong with VLANs Properly configure the network first Getting firewall rules right doesn't require a computer science degree. It's not actually that difficult, but I somehow managed…
Everyone loves Tailscale, but it's masking a critical gap in how most people think about networks
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Your second Ethernet port isn't about speed — it's about keeping devices apart
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Used enterprise switches are absurdly cheap, and they unlock features home routers can't touch
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Your network switch is probably the wrong one, and here's how to tell before you buy
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Your ISP router is the biggest bottleneck in your home network, and you know it
…Sometimes, your router may not be old, but it can still be too weak to support your home network. Most modern home setups have multiple computers, TVs, smartphones, smart devices, and home…
I built a perfectly segmented home network, then spent six months poking holes back through it
…His expertise broadly covers computers, smartphones, game consoles, headphones, smart home products, browsers, and apps. Sign in to your XDA account The weekend when I made a segmented home network live using…