Home Networking articles

What is an IP Address?

Published: Nov. 25, 2020, 8:28 a.m. in Networking, Key Concepts, IP address, Home Networking by Emil S.

An IP address, also known as an Internet Protocol address, is your link to the internet world. It is used as a network address for your system, making it easier for the internet to locate you, send you your data emails, etc. 98% of Internet users do not know what …

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How to Reset a Home Network Router

Published: Nov. 12, 2020, 2:11 a.m. in Router, Home Networking, Tutorial by Emil S.

There are two main reasons to reset your router. First, when you lose access to the admin area of your router, and the other is when you are fixing connection issues. Here's how to do a home network reset. Resetting Your Router You may reset a router with any of the …

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What are Ethernet and Network Hubs?

Published: Oct. 28, 2020, 2:06 a.m. in Networking, Home Networking, Network Hub, Ethernet Hubs by Emil S.

For you to connect the multiple network-enabled devices, you can use a hub. A hub is a small, inexpensive, and rectangular device. It is ordinarily made of malleable plastic and takes power typically through a wall outlet. The purpose of this is to materialize a single network section on which …

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A Guide to Different Network Cables

Published: Oct. 7, 2020, 7:09 a.m. in Home Networking, Cable Internet, Internet Connection, Network Cable by Emil S.

There were many breakthroughs in the 21st century. Advances in medicine, architecture, transportation, and technology were discovered and developed. Technology is the scientific branch that made a mark in society. Complex machines like computers are at its forefront. They rely on a cabling system in transferring data, and each designed …

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How to Fix Network Cable Unplugged Issues in Windows

Published: May 9, 2020, 9:53 a.m. in How-to, Home Networking, Tutorial by Emil S.

In this digital age, there's nothing more exasperating than being unable to have access to the internet, especially when you have plenty of things to do. Whether for play or for work, not being able to join the network can certainly drive you nuts.  When this issue happens, an error …

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A Beginners Guide to Building a Wireless Home Network

Published: May 9, 2020, 3:07 a.m. in Home Networking, Wireless Network by Emil S.

These days, it’s not hard to find a home or small office with a local wireless network that’s connected to the Internet. In a modern Wi-Fi home network, it’s possible to bridge several types of devices that not only can surf the web, but allow you to play online games …

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What is a 10.1.1.1 IP Address?

Published: April 30, 2020, 9:15 a.m. in IP address, Home Networking, Internet Connection by Emil S.

A default range used by some routers for home networks. The 10.1.1.1 IP Address is a Private Internet Protocol address assigned to devices on local networks operating in this particular address range. Some home broadband routers (like D-Link and Belkin models) have default 10.1.1.1 IP address. Why Use a 10.1.1.1 …

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Top 10 Powerline Network Adapters of 2020

Published: April 18, 2020, 2:33 p.m. in Reviews, Home Networking, Network Adapter by Emil S.

There are a lot of top-notch powerline network adapters today. Here, we gather the best options that you can have in the market depending on your needs, budget, and devices. 1. TP-Link TL-PA9020P: The Best among the Rest This network adapter has an AC passthrough and allows you to wire …

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A Guide on Changing DNS Servers in Windows

Published: April 10, 2020, 11:47 a.m. in How-to, DNS, Home Networking, Tutorial by Emil S.

Domain Name System or DNS is one of the essential facets when it comes to the Internet. DNS makes sure that the Internet works smoothly as well as user-friendly. It pulls up the information which users need quickly and efficiently. In layman’s terms, the DNS is like the phonebook for the …

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How to Set Up Your Wireless Network at Home

Published: April 5, 2020, 1:43 p.m. in Router, How-to, Home Networking, Wireless Network, Modem by Emil S.

Set Up Your Home Wireless Network To be able to set up your home wireless network, you will be needing a  wireless router, a modem, two Ethernet cables, and a laptop or PC. Once you have gone through this checklist and made sure that you have all the equipment you need, …

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