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… Routers are typically the first thing that comes to mind when you think about home network setups. But when my 2.5G switch broke down a few months ago, I ended up splurging my money on a new network switch. Turns out, it was the best possible upgrade for my network setup! …
… My PC has two network interfaces, but if I were on a single port setup, I wouldn’t be able to access the Internet on my everyday rig, either. As such, I’d have to constantly swap the Ethernet cables and network settings. …
… Related Setting up a local DNS was one of the easiest improvements I made to my home network Having local control opens up so many possibilities Getting a domain is one of the best QoL changes you can make No more memorizing port numbers A domain does not make your server faster or add more storage… …
… Keeping the setup localized ensures better security. If you can, keep the travel router off the main network as well. At a time when people are increasingly focused on improving the router's security , the setup makes way more sense when it's completely off the internet. …
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Hey, my first time setting up a proper home network and I could need some help. I just acquired a new server and NAS which I want to use to host a few services. Some of these services should be reachable from outside the…
Have an 80’s build home on a slab + flat roof (no attic access). I’m looking for a setup that’ll give me max WiFi coverage across ~2800SF and backyard, as well as add some Ethernet ports into main area/office. Curious wh…
As the title suggests, i’m looking at setting up a network I’m moving into soon and hoping to get some advice on what to plan for in order to have it setup the way I want. I’m hoping to have the wifi router on the main f…
Deco M4R limiting my 5Gb fibre connection to \~200Mbps - what would you recommend? Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on upgrading/fixing my home network setup. I have Eir fibre with a 5Gb connection. My current se…
… Along with that, a few Ethernet cables running across the rooms can solve real network problems without buying a new router or a switch. Before buying anything new for this setup, I’m tempted to see whether the AC66U can support a guest network VLAN as well.
… TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band Router Wi-Fi 6E $100 $161 Save $61 If you want a great Wi-Fi 6e router but don't want to spend a whole lot of money, check out this one from TP-Link. $100 at Amazon Related I fixed my home network lag without buying a new router or a mesh system Cheap and free network upgra… …
… That turned out to be a cleaner approach for a long-term setup where IoT devices are isolated in their own network. Meanwhile, Smart Connect manages the remaining devices on the main network. Creating a guest network took about 5 minutes, and I ended up with a more organized network than before. …
… You can also use it to back up your network settings Or even turn it into a makeshift print server Besides sharing small files, the USB port on your router can be really handy for creating backups of your network settings. …
… If my subnet router advertises 192.168.1.0/24, and I join a coffee shop that hands out the same range, the local network will trump Tailscale. I ended up changing my home network to use a more unlikely block in 10.0.0.0/8, and haven't had any conflicts since. …
… There’s also more upkeep than the finished setup suggests. DNS records need to match address reservations, stale entries have to be removed, and network changes can create extra cleanup somewhere else. …
