You are using 5GHz wrong if you're blindly cramming it with all your devices
… Consequently, the predominant wireless bands in most home networks are still 2.4GHz and 5GHz. …
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Your Wi-Fi antennas are pointing the wrong way
… However, your home network is dominated by the mobile factor. …
I set up this open-source tool to see what my network was doing, and I found things I didn't expect
… I monitor my home network by self-hosting ntopng - here’s how From analyzing your traffic to snooping on malicious devices connected to your network, ntopng can do it all! A better way to look into your network Making network data patterns more visible I chose Ntopng for a very simple reason. …
Most smart home problems aren't automation problems, they're network problems in disguise
… Diagnosing network problems for your smart home No networking degree required A Wi-Fi analyzer app is the right tool for helping you discover the least congested channel in the 2.4 GHz band. For setups with over 30 smart devices, move smart devices to a guest network. …
I stopped buying expensive Ethernet cables after learning what actually matters
… My internet speed is determined by my ISP, while local network performance depends on routers, switches, network adapters, storage devices, and the capabilities of the connected hardware. …
I fixed my home network lag without buying a new router or a mesh system
… Your home network might not even need a dedicated mesh network; it might just need a few optimizations to perform dramatically better. Related 5 things I wish I knew before upgrading my home network I didn't expect a single cable could bring my network to its knees. …
Stop struggling with OPNsense — these 4 tweaks take a few minutes to make
… Related Your guest network is often not a VLAN; here's how to check and what to do instead Your router guest network might not be as isolated as you think Keep unwanted guests out It takes a few minutes There's one thing creating a guest network using VLANs, a captive portal, and clever firewall ru… …
I silenced my network stack, and all it cost me was my sanity
… Related Buying a network cabinet is the best and most pointless addition to my home lab Upgrading the home lab and LAN with a network cabinet, which I didn't need. …