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Hodgepodge 3xNAS Part 7 SMB/CIFS

Published on May 18, 2023 at 7:18 pm by LEW

Introduction

This is where things start to congeal. In this post we will set up network file shares on our server Virtual Machine (VM). Our goal is one share accessible by all users on its own drive. In addition each user should be able to access their own home directory. (more…)

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Cloudflared vs CGNAT Part 2 NAT Router

Published on April 15, 2023 at 5:59 am by LEW

Introduction

In this installment we are going to discuss your home router, Network Address translation (NAT), and how they interact with devices on your home Local Area Network (LAN) allowing you to access the Internet. (more…)

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Static/Dynamic IP Address On Local Networks

Published on September 3, 2022 at 11:16 pm by LEW

Introduction

There are a variety of reasons  you might want to have static or dynamic Internet Protocol (IP) addresses on your Local Area Network (LAN). In this post I will be considering some of the reasons why to set either static or dynamic IP address. (more…)

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Tracking DNS Queries

Published on August 28, 2022 at 5:54 pm by LEW

Introduction

Almost every time you use your browser, you are making a Domain Name Service (DNS) query. Because generally speaking we tend to use website names instead of IP addresses. And the DNS query is what gets us an IP address for a particular named site. (more…)

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ISP Considerations

Published on September 2, 2021 at 11:40 am by LEW

Computer DeskIntroduction

One of the primary tasks most of us face when setting up a home network is picking an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Of course, you can set up a home network without an internet connection, and some choose to do just that. However, the majority of people will want some level of connectivity to the internet. (more…)

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