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… The PS5 doesn’t have a dedicated browser, but even if it gets compromised, the console can’t find my PC, NAS, and other machines on my network. In contrast, a DMZ removes that wall entirely, exposing my network. …
… You can run the scan again to find the best channel. I recently switched from channel 6 to channel 11 on my 2.4 GHz network after finding out that the latter had fewer neighboring networks. …
… I find it particularly useful for network experimentation. Separate network interface cards NICs can be used for normal traffic as well as testing something without affecting the rest of the LAN. …
… Findroid OS Android See at Github See at Google Play Store Findroid is a simplified Jellyfin Android client for video If you use Jellyfin to stream media on your home network, or want an easy way to control it while on the go, Findroid is a must-try. …
… Your 6 GHz network is invisible without the other two Did you know that your devices don’t find the 6 GHz band by scanning for 6 GHz? I didn’t, so it was a surprise to find that it needs the other two. …
… Related Most people think Ubiquiti gear is overkill for a home lab — they're missing the whole point I'm done with ex-enterprise eBay finds I confess I bought this network card for the 25 GbE port But maybe not for the reasons you're thinking If there is one networking lesson I've learned over and … …
… For example, the main screen shows you a summary of your network usage over the past week, such as when Wi-Fi was enabled and when you were actually connected to a network, whether that network uses the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band, what version of the Wi-Fi protocol it supports, and how much data was downl… …
… The point is that I now have options that don't require replacing my entire network stack as my networking needs grow. And that has quietened the part of my brain that usually itches every time a new Wi-Fi standard is released, or faster networking gear comes to market. …
… Related 5 reasons a Pi-hole isn’t enough to protect your home network The humble Pi-hole is great for ad blocking but it's only part of a well-designed home network protection system. …
… Here's one app that helped me find dead zones that survived the hardware upgrade. Related 9 ways to bring networking dead zones in your home back to life Networking dead zones are terrible but they're often easily fixed. …