Setting up a device on a home network sometimes requires that you manually enter an IP address. However an IP
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VLANS on Home Networks
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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Mosquitto is a very lightweight broker and a Raspberry Pi can easily cope with MQTT traffic on clients on a
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Smart home thermostats are probably one of the most common smart home devices. In this tutorial we will look at
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There are a number of common requirements that require configuration. They are: Static IP address DNS settings Gateway Settings Wi-Fi
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How reliable is your internet connection? Do you often experience drop outs? In this node-red project we will create a
Continue readingA Beginners Guide to Controlling Smart Home Devices
Controlling smart home devices can be done through various methods and technologies. In this tutorial you will learn about the
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How do you control your smart home device? Well regardless of the wireless technology (Wi-Fi,ZigBee etc) or the application protocol
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Speedtest-cli is a command line tool by Ookia which is available for Windows,Linux and Mac. The install instructions are available
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