Explainers are posts that explain different concepts or ideas.
UniFi Dream Router 7 and UniFi Express 7 in a UniFi Whole Home WiFi Mesh setup with STR MLO as the wireless backhaul link.
How the Wi-Fi bandwidth works has always been a mystery—we can’t put our finger on it. The hyped-up numbers thrown out by networking vendors only make things even more confusing. When buying a router or mesh system, we now face a choice among dual-band, tri-band, and even quad-band options. Each … Continue Reading
If you have never heard of network-attached storage (NAS), this post is for you. Even if you already know about NAS, you’ll probably learn a thing or two. It’ll explain, in simple terms, the general NAS concept and its significance in data redundancy and safekeeping. For those who want to … Continue Reading
This post will explain the “Guest” notion in a Wi-Fi network and how to use that properly. To cut to the chase: A Guest Wi-Fi network is a special Internet-only SSID for short-term use. While it’s a handy feature, it’s not intended as a security measure, and using it for … Continue Reading
By now, you might have been aware that USB-C is the universal port type for data connectivity. Here’s the thing: these ports are also used for power, both ways. You can use them to charge a connected device or power the host device itself. We have the USB Power Delivery … Continue Reading
If you’re looking to buy a new router for your home today, chances are you’ll be offered a Wi-Fi router. This type of device has been so prevalent that the “Wi-Fi” notion is often presumed when you say “router”. But a non-Wi-Fi router—a standard router without a built-in access point—is … Continue Reading
When configuring a home router, you’ll run into many Wi-Fi settings with cryptic names. If you have no idea what they mean and find it hard to know the correct value to enter, you’re not alone. I myself have a hard time remembering all those acronyms or keeping track of … Continue Reading
You might never have heard of the file system, but when you use a computer or any device that stores data, you have to deal with one. The same applies to a partition. This post explains all that in simple terms and shows how to create or format a partition on a … Continue Reading
