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Residential Ethernet Bulk Cable Guide

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Residential Coaxial Cabling Guide

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Home Networking Design: Minimum Point of Entry (MPOE)

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What is a Wireless Access Point?

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A wireless access point is the device that actually handles broadcasting and receiving WiFi signals to and from devices. Most people’s homes are serviced by one access point, the one …

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What is a Switch?

In Definitions, Networking, Switches by BHN EditorJuly 21, 2019Leave a Comment

A Networking switch is a device used to extend networking connections to other devices. Practically speaking for the average person, it’s best to think about them like power outlet strips. …

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What is a Router?

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A router is the command and control for local traffic in and out of your network. It almost always often handles a little more than that, but for a layman’s …

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What is a Modem?

In Definitions, Modems, Networking by BHN EditorJuly 21, 2019Leave a Comment

Lot of people tend to use modem and router interchangeably because they don’t know the difference, or they have always used the ISP provided Gateway, where it’s an all in …

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Best Rural Internet Options

In Home Building, Home Office, Networking, Offgrid, Routers, Wiring by BHN EditorJuly 6, 2019Leave a Comment

So you want to know the best options for internet out in the sticks? This is the article for you. First off, my definition/assumption for Rural Internet is that you …

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What Kind of PoE Switch Do You Need For a Home Network?

In Networking, Power Over Ethernet, Switches by BHN EditorDecember 29, 2018Leave a Comment

Home users demand for PoE switches is rising due to the increasing number of devices that can be powered that way. Typically it’s security cameras or wireless access points driving …

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Connecting an Outbuilding to Your Network Without Trenching

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While it would have been great if someone thought to put conduit between structures when they were built, you can’t now, or it’s more trouble than it’s worth for some …

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