Sonoff is a brand of low cost (£5) Wi-Fi switches that can be used for controlling mains powered devices like
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Understanding DHCP on Home Networks
DHCP (Dynamic Host configuration protocol) provides a mechanism for automatically allocating IP (IPv4) addresses to network devices e.g. computers.. It
Continue readingUsing The Ping Command – Home Networking Testing
The ping command is one of the most often used networking utilities for troubleshooting network problems. You can use the
Continue readingBasic Home Network Hardware Components, Devices and Services
An Internet connected home/home office network, consists of a variety of hardware and software components. In this tutorial we look
Continue readingTroubleshooting Home Network and Internet Connection Problems
You will at some time or another experience problems with your Internet connection. Like Can’t connect to a particular website
Continue reading10 Useful Windows Networking Commands
Windows has some very useful networking utilities that are accessed from a command line (cmd console). On Windows 10 type
Continue readingInternet Speeds Explained
Judging by the amount of searches done for the term “speed test” there seems to be a bit of an
Continue readingSetting Up A Static IP Address on Windows 10
You can manually assign IP addresses to your computers and devices. These addresses are known as static addresses. See Home
Continue readingHome Network Addressing
All devices connected to a home network require an IP (Internet Protocol )address. This is no different from telephones requiring
Continue readingHome Wireless Networking (Wi-Fi) for Beginners
Home wireless networks that connect your tablet,PC and smart phone to your home network and the Internet use Wi-Fi.. Wi-Fi
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