AllTheThingsBest1d ago
10 Advanced Wi-Fi Features You Really Should Be Using
https://www.allthethings.best/advanced-wi-fi-features-you-really-should-be-using
When most folks set up a new router, they connect their devices and never touch it again. If this is you, then you're missing out on a lot of power features that your router has.
#features #homenetworking #informative #wifi
10 Advanced Wi-Fi Features You Really Should Be Using

Find out about lesser-known Wi-Fi features in your router’s app and learn how to use them to get more control over your home network.

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Michael  2d ago

I really want to upgrade my UniFi gear I got last year — it's all 1G, but I want 2.5G even though I currently have only 1G up and down fiber. I could upgrade to 2G fiber, though. 🤔 Choices...

Still, I'm holding off on all purchases unless necessary because of these tariffs and the economy going sour — all thanks to he who must not be named. 😒💸

#HomeNetworking #TechThoughts #Economy

AllTheThingsBestApr 21
Hidden Bandwidth Hogs Slowing Down Your Network (And How to Tame Them)
https://www.allthethings.best/hidden-bandwidth-hogs-slowing-down-your-network-and-how-to-tame-them
Most people notice when their internet slows down, but not everyone thinks about what is causing it behind the scenes. Some devices and apps use more data than you might think, even when you are not using them.
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10 Hidden Bandwidth Hogs Slowing Down Your Network (And How to Tame Them)

Find out which apps and devices use the most bandwidth on your network and learn some simple ways to stop them from slowing down your internet.

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N-gated Hacker NewsApr 16
Guy ditches Comcast's $50K ransom by building his own ISP, proving that if you want something done right, don't pay the corporate overlords. Now he's spreading the Internet freedom gospel to hundreds of homes while Comcast cries into their fiber cables. 🚀😂 #DIYISP
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/08/man-who-built-isp-instead-of-paying-comcast-50k-expands-to-hundreds-of-homes/ #DIYISP #InternetFreedom #ComcastAlternative #HomeNetworking #CommunityEmpowerment #HackerNews #ngated
Man who built ISP instead of paying Comcast $50K expands to hundreds of homes

Jared Mauch gets $2.6 million from gov’t to expand fiber ISP in rural Michigan.

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BenApr 12
So, last night, my OPNsense router just stopped routing anything to WAN, I think. Even SSHing into it and pinging 8.8.8.8 didn't work. I rebooted the router and it came up fine and brought connectivity back up, but Spectrum gave me a new IPv6 Prefix and a new IPv4 WAN address.

Not the end of the world, I have ddclient set up on my server, but I still had to go through and manually update my IPv6 prefix in a few places (IPv6 DNS in router advertisements since I have two Pi Holes as well as a Wireguard instance with its own IPv6 /64 network).

I never had any issues on Google Fiber but since moving it's one after another :(

#internet #OPNsense #Spectrum #HomeNetworking
AllTheThingsBestApr 9
Is Wi-Fi 7 Around the Corner? What to Know Before You Upgrade
https://www.allthethings.best/is-wi-fi-7-around-the-corner-what-to-know-before-you-upgrade
Wi-Fi 7 is starting to make waves, and if you're thinking about upgrading your router, you might be wondering if it's worth waiting splurging on. Promising lightning-fast speeds, better performance in crowded homes, and improved support for smart devices, this next-generation standard sounds impressive.
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Is Wi-Fi 7 Around the Corner? What to Know Before You Upgrade

Learn about Wi-Fi 7, its features, and what it means for your next upgrade. Stay informed about the latest in wireless connectivity.

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schmeedsApr 8

Finally time to upgrade! Don't be an idiot like me.

https://lemmy.world/post/27929618

Finally time to upgrade! Don't be an idiot like me. - Lemmy.World

I have wanted to upgrade my network for a while and a recent event finally made me do it. I received a notice from my shit ISP indicating I was approaching my monthly cap, just 5 days into the month. I was using two Nighthawks, the RAX120 and AX6, two of the most absolute, piece of shit routers from day one, that have ever been created in the fucking universe, BTW. I checked my PoS network and notices some crazy traffic coming from somewhere but couldn’t really get much info. This was really my fault running these two POS routers in the first place and not really having much else in place but here I am. All of that to say, I’m not really a networking person and I wanted to get some feedback on my “upgraded” system. I don’t mind tinkering with the network and learning more about networking in general so, anything technical is fine with me. Here are some of the details with a diagram of my layout. Again, not a network person so, sorry for the shit diagram. ** Main House** * 2200 sq/ft, 2 story * Main Living, downstairs ADU/Backyard Office * 120 sq/ft * Hard wired, 2x CAT6A Internet * Down: <1100 Mpds (at fucking best) * Up: <35 Mbps (at fucking best) Proposed Hardware * Modem: Arriss SB8200 (Had it forever) * Ethernet Router: Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (UCG-Ultra) * PoE Switch: Ubiquiti Ultra 8-port GbE PoE switch Main House * Upstairs WiFi AP: Ubiquiti AP U7 In-Wall * Downstairs WiFi AP: Ubiquiti U7 Lite 2.5 GbE Backyard Office / ADU * WiFi Access Point: Ubiquiti U7 Lite 2.5 GbE Other Stuff * Pi running PiHole * NAS for occasional video and pic dumps, often times over WiFi * Family of 5, kids sure love streaming :/ * WFH 50% Sorry for all the info, I’m just tired of battling with this absolute horseshit network for far too long and would rather put the time in building a proper network without going too crazy. Attached are pics of my network devices.

AllTheThingsBestApr 4
10 Hidden Wi-Fi Killers in Your Home (And How to Fix Them)
https://www.allthethings.best/hidden-wi-fi-killers-in-your-home-and-how-to-fix-them
Suffering with slow Wi-Fi or a weak signal but know it's not your router or connection? There are surprising things around your house that can mess with your Wi-Fi signal.
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10 Hidden Wi-Fi Killers in Your Home (And How to Fix Them)

Uncover common household items that may interfere with your Wi-Fi and learn simple solutions to improve your internet connection.

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AllTheThingsBestFeb 21
How Much Bandwidth Does Your Smart Home Actually Need?
https://www.allthethings.best/how-much-bandwidth-does-your-smart-home-actually-need
In an age where smart homes are becoming more common, understanding how much bandwidth you actually need is important. No one wants pay more for internet access than what they need to.
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How Much Bandwidth Does Your Smart Home Actually Need?

Find out how to determine the right amount of bandwidth for your smart home devices and ensure smooth connectivity for all your gadgets.

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Show threadStephen 🎃Feb 19

I wrote a little bit about the install of the UniFi G5 Turret Ultra on my blog. Not much that I didn’t already say here.

https://battey.me/installing-unifi-g5-turret-ultra/

#homelab #unifi #homenetworking #homekit #homeimprovement

Installing UniFi G5 Turret Ultra

Today I installed the UniFi G5 Turret Ultra. My partner purchased it for me during the holidays, but I have not had the time to install it until now. Overall the installation process wasn’t too difficult—the hardest part was deciding which type of conduit to use for the exterior of the home. Ultimately, I decided to go with PVC because I did not have the tools needed to work with metal conduit—I would have needed a pipe threader, cutter, and probably a chain vise (though this last one is probably rentable.) Once I got all of the materials, and a new drill bit to drill into the crawl space, I headed home to start the install.

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