Networks
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How IPv6 Can Impact Your Home Network: The Pros and Cons
If you have issues getting your local DNS to work, even if you have followed stops to bypass the .local domain issue, you might have a problem with IPv6 on your home network
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Why Your .local Domain Might Not Work, Even with a Personal DNS Server
If you try to use a .local domain, you may find that it simply doesn’t work – even when your DNS server is correctly configured. The culprit? LLMNR (Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution)
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Wi‑Fi 7 Explained: The Next Generation of Wireless Connectivity
We’re diving into Wi‑Fi 7—a significant upgrade from previous generations like Wi‑Fi 5 and Wi‑Fi 6. we’ll explore the differences between these versions, explain the exciting new features of Wi‑Fi 7, and offer practical considerations for anyone thinking about upgrading their home network.
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Understanding Wi-Fi Channels: How They Work and How to Optimize Your Connection
Looking at the different standards of Wi-Fi from Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 opening the 6Ghz band, there are multiple ways your device can connect. But the majority of control comes from the router or repeater that broadcasts the Wi-Fi signal. Looking at the features of each Wi-Fi generation, there is one…
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Taming Your Home Network with Portainer: A Simple Guide
Portainer is a web-based GUI for managing Docker containers that simplifies Docker management for home networks, making it ideal for non-technical users.
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Nagios: Keeping Your Home Network Running Smoothly
Enter Nagios: the perfect lightweight tool to monitor your home network as an alternative to Grafana and Prometheus. Let’s dive in and take a look at what it is, how it works and how to get it up and running.
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Exploring Wi-Fi 8: What to Expect from the Next Evolution in Wireless Connectivity
The upcoming Wi-Fi 8 standard promises to push the boundaries of Wi-Fi connectivity even further. Building on the foundation of Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 8 introduces several key innovations designed to enhance speed, reliability, and efficiency for a wide range of devices and use cases
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Yunohost: Simplifying Home Server Management for Your Network
Running a home lab and hosting al your own services and apps at home shouldn’t be a tedious task. Yunohost can simplify all installations – even for beginners.
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Understanding Link Aggregation in Networks
Ever wondered why devices like NAS systems, mini PCs, or even some motherboards come with multiple Ethernet ports? Link Aggregation, often called port bonding or teaming, is a powerful network feature designed to improve speed, redundancy, and overall reliability in certain devices and setups.
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