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Updated:May 6, 2024 By steve

Troubleshooting Home Network and Internet Connection Problems

You will at some time or another experience problems with your home network and Internet connection. Issues Like Can’t connect

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Updated:May 6, 2024 By steve

10 Useful Windows Networking Commands

Windows has some very useful networking utilities that are accessed from a command line (cmd console). On Windows 10 type

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Updated:May 6, 2024 By steve

Internet Speeds Explained

Judging by the amount of searches done for the term “speed test” there seems to be a bit of an

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Updated:May 6, 2024 By steve

How to Set 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

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Updated:May 6, 2024 By steve

IP Addresses on Home Networks – A Beginner’s Guide

All devices connected to a home network require an IP (Internet Protocol )address. Understanding IP addresses is essential for configuring

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Updated:January 1, 2025 By steve

Beginners Guide to Home Wi-Fi Mesh Network Systems

Having fast and reliable Wi-Fi coverage in the home and maybe in the garden and out buildings is becoming more

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Updated:April 17, 2025 By steve

Setting up the Tasmota MQTT Switch (Sonoff)

Normally the Sonoff switches don’t support MQTT but you can buy flashed devices that run the Tasmota firmware that does.

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Updated:May 6, 2024 By steve

Smart Home Hubs and Gateways -Beginners Guide

There are many different types of smart home automation  hub available, but what do they do? and do you need

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Updated:May 6, 2024 By steve

Zigbee Network Basics

The Zigbee network protocol is a common protocol used on home and industrial networks. Although it is designed to be

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Updated:May 6, 2024 By steve

Z-Wave Basics – Notes For Beginners

These are my personal notes on Z-Wave that I made while trying to understand how Z-Wave networks work. They may

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