One of its key functions is performing network device automated self-discovery which can be viewed through a graphical map. Extended information about these devices as well as their status are also presented. As for its security element, it can detect intruders and prevent unauthorized devices from connecting to your network. Sagemcom NetGuru is a network management software that can help you set up and manage your home network, assist in wireless connectivity, and share resources among PCs.
It also comes with a task wizard that will show your connection speed and identify problems in your network. It will also give you a status report of your security features such as anti-virus and firewall. With NetTrooper, home networking can be simplified without compromising security. It allows for mapping of all computers within the home network. It also assists in network discovery and can help in automating repairs on connectivity issues, file and printer sharing, wireless router management, and network security.
With its point-and-click interface, maintenance and repair can also be done quickly and easily. Another solution for home network management is Ming Network Monitor Home.
This utility lets you monitor, control and archive Internet traffic within your home network. As the manager, you will be able to view top users for all your computers, check bandwidth usage and do other basic tasks. One of its advantages is its ability to track the online activities of each computer such as websites visited in real time. Aside from simplifying router setup, Network Magic also help protect your network against online threats and intruders, and it can also help you troubleshoot connectivity or performance issues.
In addition to that, network management is made easier because it presents all computers and devices in the network through a dynamic map. OpenWRT-compatible routers. There are many manufacturers of Powerline. Some are designed to relay Wi-Fi to the target outlet. Others just exit to an ethernet connection. Either way, setup is simple:. Wiring is almost always better than wireless for transmitting data. Antennas : Routers basically all look the same: boxes with one or more antennas on top.
The antennas that come built-in are omnidirectional and transmit signal in all directions. External antennas that replace or extend your default antenna can strengthen or channel the signal. They come in two styles: directional and omnidirectional. Both are rated by dBi decibel isotropic , with higher dBi corresponding to a greater range.
While you could make a DIY-style wireless bridge using old routers with directional antennas, dedicated wireless bridge transmitters and receivers are will probably yield better results. Here are some examples. Repeaters : Repeaters, also called extenders, are plug-and-play devices that capture and relay Wi-Fi signal. Because the signal being relayed is already weakened, repeaters are the least optimal solution to extending a network. They are not likely to be suitable for latency-dependant activities like streaming or gaming.
Switches are like power strips for home Internet. A power strip turns a single outlet into several — a switch does the same thing with LAN ports. The switch also handles communication between devices attached to it, offsetting traffic that would otherwise be overloading your router. On larger networks, switches are used primarily to extend the number of wired devices that can connect to the limited number of LAN ports on the central router.
However, small networks can benefit from switches as well, as it offloads traffic from the router. The best use for switches is as a buffer for bandwidth-heavy or always-on devices, which can suck up a lot of router bandwidth even in sleep mode. Switches come in two varieties: Managed and Unmanaged. Unmanaged switches are simple, plug-and-play devices. You just plug it in, and it routes traffic automatically. Managed switches have their own admin panels similar to a router that allow you to apply advanced controls and monitoring on traffic.
For home use, an unmanaged switch is more than sufficient. Look for PoE in the product title, since this will allow you to power some devices over the ethernet cable and save on extension cords. Security cameras are one of the most common home network extensions. They are also somewhat tricky to setup and bandwidth-intensive. The main concern with an Internet-connected security system is, naturally, security.
A hacker could stream video to themselves for malicious purposes. The solution is simple: use tight security, and keep an eye on your network traffic for suspicious activity. Connect the cameras, NVR and hard drive to the switch, then run a single line from the switch back to your router.
There are a variety of apps for Android and iOS that will detect motion, record video, and stream to your primary device.
The only limit is your creativity. Ultimately, you can only work with the bandwidth provided by your ISP. He has more than a decade of experience in the telecom industry, and has been writing about broadband issues such as the digital divide, net neutrality, cybersecurity and internet access since Thanks for the effort and gracious sharing of knowledge.
When I dared question one local internet provider on security matters he responded that I was not a customer his company was interested in doing business. This is a great general overview on home networking. Like recommended gear and setup, etc. Hi Chuy, thanks for the request and glad this was useful. Does the router get overwhelmed by traffic at some point? I have a netgear cm modem with a netgear x8 router.
Fibre has been delayed in my area for mths. Could that still work through the switch, or would I be expecting too much. Yes you should be able to plug your adsl router into a switch port on the HP device using an ethernet port on the router.
Apparently login is admin no password. Thank you for information. I have a little different issue I am having trouble with. I have windows 10 computer and a windows server as a backup and storage. I have home movies I want to access from a 3rd Windows 10 computer. I have no cable internet access as I am out of the service area. When I do connect to the internet, it is with my smart phone as a hotspot.
I have to work from home quite a bit, so as far as I know, I cannot set up a wireless router and static IP addresses. The server and Windows 10 computer 1 see each other and communicate easily without problems. I have each hard wired into a netgear switch. I connected Windows 10 computer 2 to the same switch, but cannot connect to each of the other 2 units Windows and server User names and passwords match on each machine.
Do you have any advice about how to get the Windows computer to talk to the other 2? Your advice is appreciated. Thanks, john. John for all computers to see each other they would need to connect to the hotspot on your phone. You can buy mobile wi-fi routers which would be a much better solution.
On my work pc. They are both set to automatic IP setting. Thanks, Hamis. I have a work computer and a home laptop. The work computer is wired to my router and a line to my wall. I use wifi on my laptop.
Is my connection for home use private or can my company access my interaction on my laptop since I know they can pop onto my screen to see what I do on the work computer. What sort of networking would I need to have to prevent them from joining onto my personal laptop? I would assume that the company installed software on the work computer to allow them to access it remotely. If you have cable or fibre to the home then this is usually a coax cable.
Does that make sense? I have a wired Ethernet home network which was installed at least 10 years ago. We were able to share files, printers etc on 3 laptops around the home We had a very good internet service to manage the network.
It identified any additional hardware and installed it into the system. However, it was bought out by Corel some years ago and closed down! Nothing similar that I could find has appeared since.
Now with Windows 10 eliminating Home Group we have so far been unable to set up a replacement network. Windows instructions for sharing on a home network are complex to say the least! So what now? Do I need to uninstall the remnants of the old network and install some thing new? What is it? Perhaps there is a programme somewhere like the one described above? Going wireless is not an easy option because of interfering structures in the home. Thanks for any advice. On my home network I share printers and folders on different windows machines and Linux machines using Windows networking.
To make it easy you need to create a user account with the same name and password on each machine and if you can be as open as possible use everyone when sharing as it makes it easier. The difficult part with sharing is security so just be careful what you share. Once you are setup and it is working then you can change it to make it more secure if you need to. Steve, Thank you for your good advice.
A problem of age and memory! It is possible to plug the digital phone cord into a ethernet switch, will the phone signal and the internet signal work together?
I use two laptops, one a primary for everyday use, the other a secondary for backup purposes. Both have Ubuntu Linux as their operating system. I would like to synchronize files between the two but cannot at present do this. I have facilitated file sharing in the relevant folder of the secondary laptop. The whole situation is confusing me. Can you help in any way? Thanks in advance for any response.
You should be able to ping each machine from the other one. It should work. Let me know how you get on. Hi Steve, You have a great website. I like how you cover most important networking concepts and components in a clear and concise manner.
I disagree with question 4 on the quiz. If your computer does not have at least one proper DNS IP address configured, it cannot connect to the internet. Your email address will not be published. Skip to content Today almost every home and small office has a local network, and an Internet connection. Early pre home networks were predominately wired networks.
Not so easy and fast to setup as it requires running cables. However Homeplug or powerline adapters can be used instead. Not so easy for visitors and mobile devices laptops to connect to. Main Uses It Is best used for network backbone i. Wireless Network Advantages Easy to setup from an end user perspective.
Allows easy access to smart phones, Tablets and mobile devices. No cables to run. Wireless Network Dis-Advantages Not as Secure as wired networks without proper configuration, and easy to setup insecurely.
Not as fast as wired networks. Not as reliable as wired networks.
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