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Home Networking Basics

Home Networking Explained: IP Addresses, DNS and DHCP

A friendly guide to how home networks actually work, covering IP addresses, DNS, DHCP and the difference between your modem and router.

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Routers and Mesh Wi-Fi

What Size Router Do I Need for My House?

Work out whether your house needs a single router or mesh Wi-Fi based on home size, layout, and how many devices you're connecting.

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Smart Home Networking

Can a Smart Plug Work Without Wi-Fi?

Most smart plugs keep running schedules and timers without Wi-Fi, though remote control stops working.

7 Oct 2026 · 9 min read

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Smart Home Networking

Do Smart Devices Slow Down Your Wi-Fi?

Smart devices use very little data individually, but dozens of them can still slow Wi-Fi by overwhelming your router's connection slots and airtime.

7 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

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Smart Home Networking

How to Change the Wi-Fi on Your Smart Plug

Learn how to reconnect your smart plugs to a new Wi-Fi network in minutes. Whether you've changed your password, router, or moved house, this guide covers the…

7 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

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