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I can corroborate this. I did a network setup at a B&B that hadn't had any wi-fi since the place got internet. We bumped up their ISP plan to proper business c

by ejr 12y ago

I can corroborate this. I did a network setup at a B&B that hadn't had any wi-fi since the place got internet. We bumped up their ISP plan to proper business class and got an upgraded router to boot. I ran wire from it to each floor via existing conduit and set up APs. No middle-man slave master for internet and certainly anyone else can service the setup after I was done. No other contract except their ISP. Everyone was happy. A neighbouring place just a few turns away had wireless quite early from some archaic monster and they charge a hefty fee too. I have better reception on my cell when I'm in a low valley than at that place - 2 bars max. All the guests were huddled in the lobby.

jonesdc 12y ago
Hey EJR, I am new to HN so not sure how to message you outside this thread. Do you have any links that could point me in the direction to do some of my own network setup at home? I'm just a beginner but would love to start learning and fix some stuff
- ejr 12y ago
  "Eli the Computer guy" does some pretty interesting video tutorials on YouTube. He tends to go on and on a bit, but overall he does a nice job of explaining networking basics, how to run cables, use RJ45 connectors - this is very important if you run your own wire - and setting up routers/switches. Edit: Here's the full playlist of his networking videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL8RSFQG8do&list=PLF360ED1082F6F2A5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL8RSFQG8do&list=PLF360ED108...
- gergles 12y ago
  Also, HN doesn't have a private messaging feature. If users don't put their email in the free-text field on their profile, there's no way to get in touch with them privately.
  - shekhar101 12y ago
    He probably also doesn't know that he isn't getting any 'notifications' for reply on his comments and most probably he's not going to see this either :D
    - jonesdc 12y ago
      Haha, I'm an avid reader of HN, so I tend to revisit articles to check for updates. Thanks for the help everyone

by ejr 12y ago

jonesdc 12y ago

Hey EJR, I am new to HN so not sure how to message you outside this thread. Do you have any links that could point me in the direction to do some of my own network setup at home? I'm just a beginner but would love to start learning and fix some stuff

ejr 12y ago
"Eli the Computer guy" does some pretty interesting video tutorials on YouTube. He tends to go on and on a bit, but overall he does a nice job of explaining networking basics, how to run cables, use RJ45 connectors - this is very important if you run your own wire - and setting up routers/switches. Edit: Here's the full playlist of his networking videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL8RSFQG8do&list=PLF360ED1082F6F2A5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL8RSFQG8do&list=PLF360ED108...
gergles 12y ago
Also, HN doesn't have a private messaging feature. If users don't put their email in the free-text field on their profile, there's no way to get in touch with them privately.
- shekhar101 12y ago
  He probably also doesn't know that he isn't getting any 'notifications' for reply on his comments and most probably he's not going to see this either :D
  - jonesdc 12y ago
    Haha, I'm an avid reader of HN, so I tend to revisit articles to check for updates. Thanks for the help everyone