Wireless networks can be a beautiful thing, or they can be an incredibly frustrating thing. In this case study we'll look at how powerline networking was used to extend wireless coverage in a very big log house with thick logs walls and lots of tile, where running cat5 cable was not an option. For those not familiar with powerline networking, rather than running cat5 network cable, you simply plug a network adapter in to the wall at each location where you want to transmit and it uses your home power cabling for network communication.

The subject in question for this case study was suffering from abysmal wireless performance. Laptops used upstairs would consistently drop connections, streaming internet radio (via Sonos) would constantly buffer, and the wireless printer in the study would work marginally at best. To try and fix the problem a Belkin F5D7132 Wireless-G extender had been put in to place, in extender mode. This appeared to work sometimes, but most of the time wireless performance was still extremely frustrating.

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We've come a long way with home networks and cellular phones. With most cell phones now having wireless network capabilities, it only makes sense that we explore useful apps that can be used for the home network. Apps that go beyond just something cool to have, but instead have great function and usability. In this article I'll explore the top 14 Android apps that I feel you NEED for your home network.

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For the home network, an internet enabled thermostat can be one of the more rewarding, yet more intimidating things you can install. On the surface internet enabled thermostats may seem to blur the line between necessity and a home network device that is simply cool to have. This blurring often comes without knowing the power of what can ultimately be done with a thermostat hooked in to the grid of your home network. To get this three part home networking series underway ecobee has sent me one of their Smart thermostats (EB-STAT-02) with Remote sensor module (EB-RSM-01), that I will install and set up, give a comprehensive review of its features, and look at some long-term projects that can be accomplished, highlighting how it can be an effective and money-saving home network device.
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Home Network Enabled is proud to announce that the ecobee Smart Thermostat will be one of the first products reviewedecobee ...

Ever wondered what you can do with that little model label on the back of your home network equipment? In this article I want to show you a quick few things on how that little label can be useful. By grabbing that little number off the label and going to the FCC OET Equipment Authorization Search site, you can pull up valuable information such as which channel your router broadcasts with the highest transmit power. You can also see internal photos which would help you identify chipset and features. Let's see an example.
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