Want to use your own Wi-Fi router or mesh system with Starlink? Here's how to add your own equipment to Starlink routers old and new, boosting your coverage and speeds to the next level. From the ...

Overview: Mesh Wi-Fi systems improve wireless coverage by connecting multiple nodes, eliminating weak signals and dead zones.Poor placement, wireless backhaul l ...

I have an internet connection with five IP addresses. I'd like to setup two routers, one with the first of the five addresses, the other doing one to one NAT for three of the addresses. Let's say my ...

If you've ever poked around your router settings, you might have come across something called "Bridge Mode." It sounds technical (and, well, it is), but the concept is actually pretty simple. Bridge ...

I'm looking to optimise our network and implement a VPN somehow. No entirely sure how I should do this. I've read the ars faq guides and understand that two routers increases a home network complexity ...

The Thread protocol offers a robust mesh network designed to solve many of the smart home’s biggest problems. But only if everyone can agree on how to use it. The Thread protocol offers a robust mesh ...

Want to set up a VPN on a DD-WRT router? A DD-WRT VPN protects every device in your home, removing the need for individual connections. Setting up a VPN on a DD-WRT router ensures automatic protection ...

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