On home networks there are two ways of assigning IP addresses,they are: Manual Assignment – Static Addresses Dynamic Assignment –DHCP
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Common Home Networking Protocols and Their Uses
Have you ever wondered how your TV shows up on your home network? or how you can cast a video
Continue readingHome Network Storage Solutions for Beginners
Most home computer users/home office users store their data locally on their PC/and or laptop. Storing data this way is
Continue readingNetwork Latency for Beginners
Network latency is the term used to describe network lag. It is the time taken for a packet to be
Continue readingRouters vs Switches
Switches and routers are the two most common devices on a home/small office network. In fact a very simple small
Continue readingBackup Internet For Home Networks
With the rise of the number of people working from home there is a growing need to have a backup
Continue readingNetwork Ports Explained
When working on home networks it isn’t long before you are confronted with the term network port. So what is
Continue readingDocumenting Your Home Network
Network documentation is incredibly important for commercial organisations with 100s or thousands of machines, but it is often overlooked on
Continue readingHome Network Security Guide for Complete Beginners
You have heard of large corporations being hacked and passwords,credit card numbers etc being compromised but what about individuals.
Continue readingExpanding Router Ports and Connecting Switches Together
The majority of home networks require many more Ethernet connections than those provided by home routers (typically 4). Therefore it
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