Sometimes the smaller things matter When it comes to Ethernet wiring, most of us get hung up on the big questions: Do we need wiring? Why can't it all be wireless Wi-Fi? What kind of Ethernet wire should we use? How can I make my own Ethernet patch cables? What's the...
Is your local area network truly local? As a Wi-Fi wireless local network has become pervasive in most of our homes, the lowly Ethernet doesn’t get much respect. A simple and inexpensive change to how your LAN and Wi-Fi equipment is connected can make a big...
To Reach A Port We Must Set Sail Ethernet ports don't have much in common with ships. What FDR said about ships may be true, but for smart home gadgets, you just have to reach to the back of your network router. Except when you run out of ports. Ethernet ports and why...
The Ethernet wiring conundrum Ethernet wired networking is an industry standard. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has painstakingly defined specifications and standards for all aspects of Ethernet networking. Need an Ethernet cable or adding...
Is Your Home Wiring A Disaster Waiting To Happen? A few weeks ago I discovered a serious problem that may affects hundreds, thousands, or possibly hundreds of thousands of homes. You may or may not be affected. If you have an old home, live in an apartment, or...
Home Automation requires a solid home network foundation to work properly. There are a range of conflicting hardware technologies and software systems used by today’s smart home products. When reading product descriptions or specifications on retail boxes or websites,...