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.
You must have experienced it. You got a new (possibly expensive) router or Wi-Fi system, but it failed to meet your expectations for performance or coverage. Over the years, I’ve received plenty of emails and messages about how my Wi-Fi picks turned out to be underwhelming. This post aims to explain, … Continue Reading
When it comes to land-based high-speed broadband connections, there are currently two competing technologies: Coaxial Cable vs. Fiber-optic, or Cable vs. Fiber, for short. This post will briefly explain the two and offer tips for handling their broadband terminal devices: the Cable modem vs. the Fiber-optic ONT. You’ll walk away … Continue Reading
The reasons on the surface behind why the US government consider banning TP-Link routers.
When you look to expand your home network, especially for wired clients, you will likely need a couple of network switches. This post explains them in simple terms and helps you get started with one. Before continuing, it’s a good idea to understand what a router is, though you’ll get … Continue Reading
If you experience Wi-Fi signal drops, connection issues, or are unable to maintain a stable connection at the expected speeds, this post is for you. It offers a comprehensive collection of real-world tips to fix common Wi-Fi connection issues. I wrote this piece based on the myriad of questions I’ve … Continue Reading
You must have heard of “mesh,” “Wi-Fi system,” or “mesh Wi-Fi system,” and might even have some idea of what they are. Well, they practically refer to the same thing, and this post is a lot more than just semantics. It’ll explain this type of Wi-Fi solution in simple terms … Continue Reading
UniFi Drive is the latest development within Ubiquiti’s UniFi ecosystem, designed to transform the host hardware device, often referred to as the UniFi console, into a network-attached storage (NAS) server, known as UniFi NAS or UNAS. Among over half a dozen UniFi applications, UniFi Drive is the youngest—less than a … Continue Reading
Here’s some exciting news for fans of UniFi Network. Ubiquiti today announces the release candidate (RC) of its UniFi Network 9.4 application with a host of improvements and new features. Among those, there’s an all-new feature called Object Oriented Networking (OON) that makes access management effective and super easy to … Continue Reading
