Wi-Fi routers, home servers, virtual private networks, and more.
Networking
Are guest accounts safe on my network?
Episode 1672
Tony fromTony wants to know if guest network accounts safe? Leo says yes, they are. But it greatly depends on how they are implemented. It needs to be sandboxed from the rest of the network so it can't get access to your computer data.
Why can't I use IOT devices with my mesh router?
Episode 1672
Tim fromTim upgraded to the Eero 10 Mesh router and several of his IOT devices don't work. Leo says it works for him. You don't need to do anything but input the new passwords. You don't need to do anything with the SSID. Eero doesn't do anything with choosing different bands. It just works automatically.
Can I connect two buildings with WiFi?
Episode 1671
Steve fromSteve is wants to install WiFi between two buildings. Leo says that after about 100 feet, the WiFi slows down. You gotta get a Line of Sight for the access point between the two buildings. Mesh routers would help. Leo suggests looking at RadioLabs website on WiFi extension.
Why doesn't WiFi work with my Linux Distro?
Episode 1668
Dave fromDave installed Ubuntu Linux on the HP Stream and now he's having issues with WiFi. Leo says that HP probably didn't make drivers available for Linux, and so the community needs to figure that out. So chances are, there isn't a specific driver for the particular WiFi chip that his Stream uses. Leo recommends trying another version of Linux called POPOS by System 76. It's very similar to Ubuntu, but it has far more drivers available.
Why did my Synology folder disappear from Windows?
Episode 1664
Tony fromTony has a Synology NAS, but the public folder disappeared from his Windows PC. And Windows won't let him browse to it. Leo says SMB has to be enabled for the folder to be discovered. It's the networking protocol that Windows uses. It will also give you a password challenge. But once you input the password, Windows should remember it.
How Can I Have More Consistent and Fast WiFi?
Episode 1663
Chris fromChris has everyone set up with WiFi through UVerse DSL, but he wants to move away from it because it keeps going down. Leo says that UVerse DSL really isn't' all that great. It's not like UVerse Fiber. He would like a hardwired system to his Eero. Leo says Eero has beacons to cover the space. Two would be enough (one base, one beacon). The benefit is that Mesh routers have a second back channel to talk between the MESH devices. That makes WIFI much faster.
Why Can't I See My Wireless Security Cam Video?
Episode 1663
Todd fromTodd is getting wireless security video from one building on his property, but not the second. He can ping it, but he can't access it off-site. Leo recommends using a MESH system to extend the signal from building to building.
What mesh router should I buy?
Episode 1662
Stan fromStan wants to get a better router for coverage in his home. Leo recommends a mesh router with WiFi 6. Leo likes Orbi by NetGear, but he recommends checking out the Wirecutter for their recommendations. Leo also recommends the Aero, which is a good one too.
How do I reset my router?
Episode 1662
Sam fromSam looked in the settings of his Netgear Orbi router and made a few changes. Now, many things he uses on his network don't work any longer. Leo suggests powering down the router, count to 30, and then power it back up. If that doesn't work, you can completely reset the router. There's a reset hole that you poke a paperclip into and hold it until the lights blink yellow. You'll need to reset it up and give it a new password, but it will be back to the factory settings. Also turn off WAN administration, and universal Plug n Play (UPnP). You'll be back up and running.
Has My Cable Router Been Hacked?
Episode 1661
Charles fromCharles bought the CM1000 cable modem and a Netgear ORBI Router. But he's heard of a hack in cable modems. True? Leo says that there is a vulnerability called "cable haunt" that will allow someone to take over a cable modem. And there's no fix because the cable internet company doesn't want to do it since it'll take the internet down while they fix it. Additionally, the cable company wants him to pay for customer support every month to fix it. Leo says he has to keep putting pressure on the cable company to fix it.
