Home Networking

1

Router Setup Guide

Configure your home router: default gateway, DHCP, DNS, and essential security settings.

5 min read

2

Wi-Fi Optimization

Optimize Wi-Fi performance with proper channel selection, band usage, and access point placement.

5 min read

3

Port Forwarding Guide

Set up port forwarding on your router to allow external access to services on your network.

5 min read

4

Mesh Wi-Fi vs Range Extenders: Which to Choose

Compare mesh Wi-Fi systems and range extenders to understand which solution best extends wireless coverage in your home.

8 min read

5

Guest Networks & VLAN Isolation

Set up isolated guest networks and VLANs to protect your main network from untrusted devices and IoT security risks.

9 min read

6

Network Troubleshooting Toolkit

Essential commands and techniques for diagnosing home network problems including DNS failures, slow speeds, connectivity drops, and Wi-Fi issues.

10 min read

7

Understanding Your ISP: Speed Tiers and Technology

Learn how ISPs deliver internet to your home, the difference between fiber, cable, and DSL, and how to choose the right speed tier for your needs.

8 min read

8

Wired vs Wireless: When to Use Ethernet

Compare Ethernet and Wi-Fi for home networking. Learn when wired connections are worth the effort and how to run cables effectively.

7 min read

9

Home Network Security Checklist

A practical security checklist to protect your home network from common threats including default credentials, open ports, and unpatched firmware.

9 min read

10

Smart Home Networking: IoT Device Management

Manage IoT devices on your home network securely. Learn about protocols, VLANs, device limits, and keeping smart home devices from becoming security risks.

8 min read

11

Parental Controls with DNS Filtering

Set up network-level parental controls using DNS filtering. Block inappropriate content, enforce safe search, and manage screen time at the router level.

7 min read

12

NAS Setup Guide for Home Networks

Set up a Network Attached Storage device for centralized file storage, media streaming, backups, and more on your home network.

9 min read

13

Setting Up a Home VPN Server

Run your own VPN server at home for secure remote access to your network, privacy on public Wi-Fi, and bypassing geographic restrictions.

10 min read

14

Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7: What's New?

Understand the improvements in Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, MLO, and what they mean for your home network.

7 min read

15

Building a Home Lab: Network Configuration

Set up a home lab network for learning, self-hosting, and experimentation. Cover VLANs, managed switches, firewall appliances, and lab best practices.

10 min read