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Updated:December 31, 2020 By steve

Multicast DNS (MDNS) on Home Networks

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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Updated:December 31, 2020 By steve

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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Updated:January 1, 2021 By steve

Understanding 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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Updated:August 3, 2020 By steve

Internet and Home Network Parental Controls

Today all children have access to the Internet either via a smart TV, computer or Smart phone. It is often

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Updated:December 26, 2020 By steve

Home 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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Updated:December 26, 2020 By steve

Home Routers and Internet Connections- Beginners Guide

A home router is responsible for connecting the home network to the Internet, and usually provides several important local networking

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Updated:October 3, 2020 By steve

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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Updated:December 26, 2020 By steve

Configuring Networking on The Raspberry Pi

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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Updated:January 15, 2021 By steve

Wiring A Home Network-(Practical Beginners Guide)

Although creating a wired network isn’t expensive it is time consuming, involves basic DIY abilities, and making a mess. It

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Updated:December 31, 2020 By steve

Name Resolution and DNS on Home Networks

Although we are used to using names (e.g. www.google.com) when surfing the Internet, the Internet works on numbers called IP

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