Explainers are posts that explain different concepts or ideas.
Using network cables is the best way to expand a local network, and in this case, you almost always need a switch—these days, that’s generally means a Multi-Gig switch. This guide will help you pick the correct one and includes the top five to bring home today. Advanced network users … Continue Reading
This post explains the differences between Dual-WAN and Link Aggregation in simple terms, along with instructions on how to set up each when applicable. In most homes, both of these features can be overkill. They are nice to have, but might not be worth the extra hardware or subscription costs. … Continue Reading
When setting up a home network, everyone wants the best Wi-Fi coverage as quickly as possible and with as little effort as possible! This post includes quick tips for those looking to buy new Wi-Fi hardware today and set it up correctly. It will explain things briefly and point you … Continue Reading
Your DNS server is the gateway to your online life, including your security and privacy. Here’s how you can take a bit more control of it.
When connecting to the Internet, you might have come across different devices you might, quite correctly, call “my Internet box”. But this box, or boxes, can actually be different devices with a different technical name depending on your situation. Knowing how to differentiate between them will ensure you get the … Continue Reading
Automated Frequency Coordination, or AFC, is a valuable wireless networking feature that has recently become a reality with the release of the Wi-Fi 7 standard. It enables a Wi-Fi 7 access point (standalone or integrated inside a router) to significantly increase the range of its super-fast 6GHz frequency band. However, … Continue Reading
At the request of many, this post, a supplement to the one detailing the UniFi Network, provides a quick yet comprehensive buying guide for UniFi Cloud Gateways. When you’re through, you’ll be able to pick the right UniFi “router” and other add-on devices, such as Wi-Fi access points and switches, … Continue Reading
A big part of the questions I get daily is about Wi-Fi router or mesh recommendations for specific situations. Some readers even sent me a detailed sketch of their home or even personal information—you know who you are! Everyone wants to pick up that perfect “Wi-Fi machine”. This post will … Continue Reading
