How-tos are detailed posts that explain how stuff works and how to get things done. All how-tos on Dong Knows Tech are based on real-world experience or hands-on testing.
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.
Summer is here, and many of you are considering a travel router for your upcoming trip. While that’s a sensible thing to do, here’s an alternative: How about turning that inseparable laptop of yours into a mobile “router”? Among other things, that will help you pack a bit lighter. In … Continue Reading
In case it’s not clear, I’m not a fan of Wi-Fi extenders—often incorrectly referred to as “Wi-Fi boosters”. The best way to scale up Wi-Fi coverage is with a Wi-Fi system, such as a mesh network or preferably one with wired backhaul. But extenders are always the easiest way to … Continue Reading
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 many readers’ request, this post, a supplement to the one detailing the UniFi Network, offers 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, to … 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
This post is a supplement to my other piece on dBm. It explains, in simple terms, the significance of dBi, which typically indicates an antenna’s “gain” in signal delivering or receiving. The gist, however, is that the dBi value of your hardware doesn’t mean much, and you shouldn’t pay much attention to … Continue Reading
