Homegrown Network: A Concrete Example
Designing and installing a DIY home network is hard enough. But doing it in a concrete block home requires extra planning and care.
The Basics
Why High Power Routers Don’t Improve Range
More often than not, you're wasting money by falling for this come-on.
How To Add Ports To A Router
Expanding the number of Ethernet ports on a router is one of the easiest things you can do. But people still have questions. We've got the answers.
Choosing Diskful vs. Diskless NASes
One of the basic choices you need to make when buying a NAS is whether you want one with or without drives. Here are four things to consider when making your choice.
Slow HomePlug? Five Ways To Boost Powerline Network Speed
Powerline networking can deliver higher and more consistent throughput than wireless, but it can take some tweaking. These tips will show you how to improve your HomePlug network speed.
How Fast Is Your Network? Five Ways To Measure Network Speed
Measuring your network speed is a lot easier than it used to be. We'll help you choose the right tool for the job.
SmallNetBuilder’s Wireless FAQ: The Essentials
Updated No need to go searching through the site. We've gathered the most important wireless networking need-to-knows in one handy place!
How To Buy a Wireless Router: The Short Version
Updated - If you want a quick and dirty guide to help choose a wireless router, this article is for you.
Smart Switch How to – Part 3: Bandwidth Control
In our last of the series, we show how a smart switch can both limit and expand bandwidth use in your network.
Smart Switch How to – Part 2: Security
Part 2 of our short series shows how to use a smart switch to enhance LAN security.
Smart Switch How To – Part 1: What A Managed Switch Can Do For Your Small Network
Part 1 of our series shows how basic managed switch features can benefit even small home LANs.
Backing Up Your NAS: Harder Than It Should Be
Why are things so hard that should be so easy? The NAS industry needs to make NAS backup easy and interoperable.