IP Address, Explained: What It Is and How to Quickly Figure Out That of Your Device
11 Min Read
If you’ve ever tried troubleshooting your home network or setting up a new router, you must have heard of “IP …
Explainers
Explainers are posts that explain different concepts or ideas.
Quality of Service, Explained: How QoS Helps Keep Everyone Happy with Modest Broadband
7 Min Read
You might have heard of QoS, which is short for Quality of Service. It’s a common and practical feature among …
Dual-WAN vs. Link Aggregation: Understanding Bandwidth vs. Speed, and Practical Real-World Tips
12 Min Read
This post explains the differences between Dual-WAN and Link Aggregation in simple terms, along with instructions on how to set …
Smart Wi-Fi Devices and Your Router’s Airtime Fairness: How to Best Use IoT in a Home Network
9 Min Read
You may have heard of “smart Wi-Fi devices,” also known as the “Internet of Things’ (IoT). Heck, you might even …
MTU and Jumbo Frame, Explained: What They Are and How to Mess with Them
9 Min Read
Generally, you don’t need to worry about MTU and Jumbo Frame. In a network, these two are part of the …
NAS Server, Explained: Redundancy (RAID) and Network-Attached Storage Basics
13 Min Read
If you have never heard of network-attached storage (NAS), this post is for you. Even if you already know about …
MoCA, Explained: Tips on Turning Coax into Ethernet Wiring
10 Min Read
I’ve always recommended using network cables to extend a (Wi-Fi) home network. I still do. However, when running new wires …
Ubiquiti UniFi Network Review: UniFi OS’ Powerful Application for All Things Networking
15 Min Read
Among popular networking vendors, Ubiquiti has a unique approach, UniFi, that suits users from novices to enterprise-class. This post provides …
ASUS AiMesh Overview: Years-Long Effort to Better Wi-Fi Coverage
5 Min Read
AiMesh is a free feature available in all routers since the beginning of 2018, starting with the RT-AC86U, initially as …
Wi-Fi Range Explained: Great Expectations vs. Harsh Reality of the Invisible Magic
4 Min Read
One of the most essential elements of a home router is its Wi-Fi range. Wireless signals are invisible, so how …
