I switched from powerline adapters to MoCA and should have done it years ago
…Sign in to your XDA account One of the things about renting is that you're never fully in control of your network speeds. From ISP lock-ins to not being able…
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Most network problems aren't your internet—they're your router's dirty secret
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VLAN isolation sounds great until you forget the firewall rules that actually make it work
…What can go wrong with VLANs Properly configure the network first Getting firewall rules right doesn't require a computer science degree. It's not actually that difficult, but I somehow managed…
I ditched Quad9's filtering for Control D, and the visibility difference is massive
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I wired my house with fiber instead of Cat6, and the installation was actually easier than I expected
…Sign in to your XDA account When I first looked at sorting out my new home's network, I knew I needed to use some fiber. I couldn't do the usual…
Your home network is only as fast as its slowest cable, and most people have at least one bad one
…computing and networking. He also competed in semi-pro Counter-Strike for 8 years, making him intimately familiar with everything to do with peripherals. Sign in to your XDA account Home networking…
Your router's MAC address filter is security theater, and here's what actually protects your Wi-Fi
…and computer science for a few years, Jeff launched his writing career . He's written for Macworld , Tom's Hardware , groovyPost , The Mac Observer , and more before beginning here at XDA. Sign…
The best networking upgrade in your house costs $20 and only needs to be connected for a few seconds
…cloud computing and networking. He also competed in semi-pro Counter-Strike for 8 years, making him intimately familiar with everything to do with peripherals. Sign in to your XDA account A…
3 myths about RJ45 Ethernet cables that I get tired of hearing
…Sign in to your XDA account Ethernet connections are the veteran workhorse of networking and connectivity. A beautiful web of copper and high-density polyethylene runs through the walls of our homes…
7 network features I regret not using sooner
…Sign in to your XDA account I've been using networking gear for decades, but in recent years, I've gravitated towards a more simplistic, "If it works, I'm not messing…