This setup already had a UDM Pro running the show and an older 16-port non-PoE switch, but with more devices going in, they were running out of ports and wanted to ditch all the messy PoE injectors powering cameras and access points. This was the orignal setup before we replaced the switch and added some
Why Starlink? Traditional mobile data connections often struggle in rural areas, exactly the kind of places caravan / motorhome owners love to visit. Starlink, with its low-earth orbit satellite network, offers fast and consistent broadband in areas where 4G and 5G just can’t reach. Even with a good 4G / 5G signal that is not
Starlink’s new Roam 10GB service plan gives you reliable, high-speed internet on the go. For £8/mo, get 10GB of data which is equivalent to a full day of normal internet use. If you need more, simply add it in your account for £2/GB. This is most welcomed plan and offers good value for money if you only
It can be tricky finding a reliable USB to serial adaptor. I’ve recently brought a new as I’ve replaced my laptop and my old adaptor was not compatible with Windows 10. Fortunately I found one that works on my first purchase, the StarTech USB to serial Adaptor. The Adaptor was recognised by Windows 10 with
Solarwinds posted something on twitter recently, a picture of a T-Shirt which had printed “I find your lack of backups disturbing”. Being a star wars fan myself this did make me chuckle. I don’t have a great deal of experience with storage other than providing connectivity for storage platforms to the network. Since a recent
Superbly written by Laura Chappell the Wireshark Network Analysis (Second Edition) is a must have book. Not only to learn the Wireshark tool in great depth but also protocol analysis in general. I’ve been eager to study for the WCNA (Wireshark Certified Network Analyst) for some time now so I made the purchase a few