home Network

Dear community, I'm diving into my first Raspberry Pi project and wanted to share my experience with you. Currently, I'm experimenting with setting up a self-hosted website on my local network and trying out a few other fun tasks. However, I've run into a roadblock. My ISP-provided router...

Hello, everyone. In advance, I appreciate anyone who makes it through my novella and gives me any insight here. I'm a relative novice when it comes to networking, and in this case specifically, I'm swimming in unfamiliar waters (running Ethernet outdoors and having multiple Wifi + Ethernet...

Hi everyone, First of all, please forgive me if this is the wrong section to post this in. I'm looking to make my home network more secure and I'd like to buy a fairly cheap server on which I could do virtualization, host my own website, host my home network files (FTP?) and maybe even my very...

Hi I am looking for a NAS to put on my network. I am really only looking to put games, photos, and whatever my family wants to put on there. I'm really looking to get one as I am on a metered network. I don't pay for the internet service and my parents wont upgrade. I am currently looking at the...

Hi all, I've managed to pickup a HP procure 408 switch for some homelab testing, etc. Unfortunately it came without a power cable. Would anyone with more electronics know-how be able to identify what sort of adapter I require? Specifically around the plug type? Ideally I can pickup something...

My router seems to have some problems with DHCP stating "connection : DHCP client disconnected". I can connect to the internet by plugging the modem straight into my PC. I have tried doing a factory reset, but I'm stumped.

Hello, I recently got a laptop from work, and when I brought it home to work on, the home network failed due to a DNS Server issue. I tracked the problem down to when my work laptop is connected, and my significant other's laptop is connect...more importantly it is when my significant other...

Hoi! So i've been looking into replacing our existing Landline network throughout the house with an internet network as we do suffer from speed drops from wi-fi, and I've seen people who have converted their existing Landline network into an ethernet network. I've noticed a lot of people talking...

Hello, I recently purchased a used Dell PowerConnect 6248 switch for use in LAN parties with my friends (I'm aware it's quite overkill), but I have absolutely zero experience with managed switches or anything network related. I am motivated to learn more about operating and configuring this...

So I am having an issue with my home network download speed and it's driving me nuts. I have noticed that it takes a long time to download various files on my Android phone while on my home network. Then I noticed it was the same on my Windows 10 (Home) laptop and my wife's MacBook Pro (all...

Hello, I am looking for some advice on my home network setup. Myself and my wife are working from home now, and she has been having some issues with the strength of the wireless on our top floor. Our house is skinny but 4 floors tall including the basement. I also just changeed our internet...

Looking for a kind soul who can help me resolve this long standing issue with my network that has been driving me insane. I have set up many home networks, resolved many issues but I seem to be stuck at this one. I have 3 computers in my home network. 1.MAIN-PC (Ethernet) 2.MEDIA-PC (Ethernet)...

My house is 1100 sf and my yard is twice that. I would like wireless throughout the yard. I am looking for a basic modem that will grow from the 20 to 40 mbps range so that I can connect orbi to it. Any suggestions? Thank you!

So I’ve had severe packet loss issues on Fortnite for 6 months now. I play on PS4 Pro, and I’m connected via CAT-6 Ethernet from my Arris modem to the PS4(modem connected to outlet in wall via coaxial cable). My plan I pay for is “Extreme Pro Internet” - 600mbps download/15mbps upload speed...

Hi all, I was wondering if you can help with my new home setup after recently purchasing our house. If I can explain the setup firstly and what I intend to use and id be happy to hear your thoughts or what I should change. Ive looked into patch panelling but I may add this in a couple of years...

Hello, I don't typically make my own posts, generally gleaning what I need from other topics, etc. So if there's something I've improperly formatted or posted in the wrong place, please let me know & I'll try to fix it. So, I've been trying to start up a Minecraft server for my friends & me...

Up until a few days ago I had a laptop and a PC hooked up together via cables to my Comcast modem/router on a Windows 10 home network. I'm an old guy with countless debilitating chronic health issues so I have to spend a lot of time resting in bed, so I was using Windows Remote Desktop...

Hello everyone! Recently I bought a new pc and made a second pc from my old parts (motherboard ram etc) to use it as a back up. I connected it to my router and through network I transfer my files to and from my main pc. The only thing I had to do was to make my main pc “Network discoverable”...

I know Powerline adaptors aren't everyone's cup of tea but I have a pair at home, to allow me to get wired internet on a desktop PC which is at the opposite end of the house to the main router, and it works perfectly for that purpose. I've also tried using the powerline adaptor elsewhere in the...

I have a PC with an ethernet port and with wifi built in. I'd like to use the wired connection for accessing the internet, and basically everything, but I want to access my via WiFi(with Unifed Remote). The problem is if I'm connectod to WiFi and ethernet at same time, the PC uses WiFi to...

So many options to choose from. I admit I am a beginner, can you please tell me if this is a good set up. We are renovating our house. TP-Link EAP225-Wall Omada AC1200 Wireless MU-MIMO Wall-Plate Access Point TP-Link TL-SG1008P 8-Port Gigabit PoE Ethernet Switch (4 PoE Ports, 55 Watt Budget...

I was considering trying to build a mesh WiFi system using a Netgear RAX200 with an EAX80. Would this greatly hinder the performance of the router compared to it running independently? If so, what are some other options for a high-performance WiFi 6 mesh system?

About how much RAM and CPU speed is needed for a router on a home network so that it can support a large family that would include multiple devices internet browsing or video streaming, smart home devices, an Xbox, and a gaming PC?

Hello, This is going to be long. I'm trying to share a single internet connection with about 10 apartments in an apartment building. I watched and read a few tutorials I could find online and they all mentioned do NOT connect a LAN cable from the main router to the WAN port of the other...

The last few days my home WiFi network has been disconnecting every few hours on my pc only. When it disconnects the network no longer appears as available, but I can still see my neighbours networks and access my network via mobile devices. I would restart the router and it would reappear and...

Hi all, I'm about to move into my new home and I've left planning the internet situation a little late. On Tuesday my electrician and Frontier service tech will be here to install what's required... the issue is I don't yet have a router or 100% locked in plan. We will be getting Frontier FIOS...

I understand that the forums rule say to search a topic before asking a question, and believe me if I knew how to word my questions better to find a working solution I would've, but I believe describing the issue is the best approach for me here. I have an optical Huawei router provided by my...

Hey guys, I'm new to networking and set up my home network like this- I have a tp-link modem/router. I connected an unmanaged tp-link switch to the LAN port on the router and connected a NAS and my PC to that switch. I set up static IP's for my NAS and my computer and can access the internet on...

Hi guys! I have a home network that has 2 PC(let's call them PC 1 and PC 2) and 2 laptops (Laptop 1 and Laptop 2) connected with cables through my router. The 2 PCs have latest Windows 10 PRO 1909 version and the 2 laptops latest Windows 7 Home with all the latest updates installed. My problem...

Hi, so I'll give you just a quick overview of my home network: I have 1 DSL model that is connected to 2 1gb switches. Switch1 goes to the living room with tv, home-theater etc. connected to it. Switch2 is connected to switch1 (this specific "infrastructure" is for future proofing due to an...

Want to build a Home Server for the experience. I prefer using Windows instead of Linux , but want whatever is easiest at this point. I would like to practice with a file server, web server, etc. I am going to use a home PC running Win 10 instead of investing in a new device at this time. I...

I just upgraded my router to a Netgear Nighthawk AC1750 and upgraded my cables to either CAT5e or CAT6 and upgraded my 2 switches, a Netgear Prosafe 8 port GS108 in my office and at my entertainment center 60' away, (cat5e), a 5 port Netgear Prosafe GS 105. I have the switches plugged directly...

hi, I need recommendation. I have a smallish house - but with wifi blocking walls aparently. I would like recomendartion on a wifi router that comes with a extender. I have coax connected between the rooms I need to connect. meaning - in back room - main router will be connected to modem...

I have been getting pretty bad micro stuttering in all games, and sometimes in bios and on the desktop when moving my mouse or windows around (Stutter on desktop happens rarely, stutter in game happens frequently). Everything seems to freeze up for .5-1 seconds and then catches up. The only...

Hi everyone! I have a fresh new installation of the latest version of Windows 10 Pro, and generally have a responsive and solid build. Quick stats: Asus X370-F Gaming motherboard with 20Gb of RAM, and 7 hard drives for a little extra space lol... I have a problem where my browser, or a fair...

Hey guys i'm trying to get my YouTube channel up and going again and no matter what program I use, either during import and shortly after import do my Software's crash and so does the file explorer. I have tried Adobe Premier Pro, Vegas Pro, 13,14,15, and nothing is working. No matter what I do...

Yesterday my pc behaved normally; I turned off my pc, and went to bed. When I woke up, I turned it on, and got no signal on my monitor. I experimented a bit with different cables, monitors, and outputs, and found that my integrated graphics card still works fine, but the one I added in some...

Should I get a 1050 ti Super SuperClocked 4Gb that I can overclock even more or should I get a Asus Oc 1060 3Gb, that I can maybe overclock, (haven't looked into it) for about $30-40 more? The CPU is going to be an i5 2400 for about $42. (Really worth the money Imo) Asus Oc Dual Fan 3Gb 1806...

Hello When i want to torrent a file i use bittorrent. This program is really slow, not my download speed but the program itself. So i tried Utorrent and it has the same problem. I can't figure out what the problem is. It is not that my pc is restricted by its hardware. Kind regards Smurf

I have 3. Samsung smart TV. Two will load Netflix and the 3rd won't . Please help. Thanks