Multicast DNS is part of Zero-configuration networking (zeroconf) set of technologies designed to enable devices to work on networks without
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Create a Home Network DNS Server Using DNSMasq
DNS (Domain name Service) is a service that provides domain name to IP address resolution for computers on the Internet.
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Zigbee2MQTT is a nodejs Gateway application that connects Zigbee networks to MQTT networks. It is run from the command line
Continue readingControlling the Tasmota SonOff Switch with HTTP and Node-Red
Tasmota devices can be controlled by both HTTP and MQTT. If you don’t have an MQTT broker or don’t want
Continue readingUsing HTTP To Control Smart Home Devices
HTTP is currently probably the most widely used control protocol on home networks. To troubleshoot control problems, and to develop
Continue readingUnderstanding Home Networking Speeds
A home typical home network consists of many different components, such as: Wi-Fi Router Wi-Fi Extenders Homeplug adapters Ethernet cards
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Today all children have access to the Internet either via a smart TV, computer or Smart phone. It is often
Continue readingHome Network Subnet Mask Explained
Setting up a device on a home network sometimes requires that you manually enter an IP address. However an IP
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In the early days of networking splitting a network into segments required a router. VLANS or Virtual LANS is a
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Because the HTTP protocol is most common protocol on the Internet it has become the main protocol for controlling first
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