Home Networking 101 - The Ultimate Beginners Guide!

[@WiFiGuy]

Setting up a home network can be a nightmare if you don't know the basics. Make the move from "Networking Noob" to "Home IT Pro" with this tutorial on the basics of home networking. Free Home IT Handbook Download: www.homenetworkmastery.com/home-it-handbook-download Home Network Mastery Course: www.homenetworkmastery.com/home-network-mastery-course Become A Home Networking Brainiac: wifi-guy.net/blog/

[@derekpaddon9553]

Im sorry but I do installations and the LAST thing you want is a bunch of random people who know nothing about networking with a short tutorial from a KZbin video or a tech going in and changing things they may not completely understand. 90% of the time its best we dont tell people anything , changing things could leave networks even more vulnerable and or could leave them without service,

[@WiFiGuy]

@@derekpaddon9553 Interesting perspective and I see where you're coming from. I personally believe people should strive to be more self-reliant. In todays online world home networking should be a basic skill like cooking, lawn care and basic car maintenance that anyone can learn if they so desire. In fact I'm working on a course right now that will help people do just that.

[@oscarfernandofloresgarcia4926]

I'm a Computer Scientist and no course could teach this as simple as you did. Great video.

[@WiFiGuy]

That's quite a compliment. Thanks Oscar!

[@danishuddin9752]

Best video on the internet! Thank you!

[@michaelshaffer8661]

Thank you for your presentation. Years ago in community college I learned all this stuff but in the last 15 years haven't used very much of it. With smart TVs, smartphones, smart devices, it's time I get involved with the networking again. Thanks for giving this Old Man a refresher.

[@WiFiGuy]

Glad it was helpful! These days home networking should be a basic skill just like home maintenance car repair.

[@Chas_Reno]

At 78, built 3 EVGA computers in last 2 years....but must say YOU did a GREAT presentation refreshing.

[@finestpix]

I learned a lot despite my complete lack of knowledge on this topic. Thanks WiFi Guy!

[@darrin3448]

I loved the video, the way you break it down without talking down to me is awesome.

[@siwatson]

Terrific video ! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us !!!

[@grandadbatts]

Brilliant, Thanks so much, I have been playing around with computers for years but never really understood all the networking lark, all the different IP addresses, mac addresses etc, in one video you have made it so much clearer.

[@zackerythomas3675]

Thank you much WiFi Guy. Your videos really do enhance all reading that I did before. The reading I did before had not always been entirely clear. I had to read different material from different sources the get a much better picture of whatever topic I was researching to become knowledgeable about. I apply that technique to watching videos also. Your tutorials clear up and add something that I may have not been able to conceptualize or missed from reading or watching other sources. Of course, I am a subscriber to your channel. Keep up the good work and as the other commentator commented, I wish you success.

[@WiFiGuy]

I know exactly what you mean. It's amazing how complex technical reading materials can make a topic. That's exactly why I made these videos and my ebook. Thanks for the great compliment.

[@crimsonxxspawn8613]

Great content. I've come across a bunch of videos and yours has been the most descriptive and beginner friendly. Thank you!

[@WiFiGuy]

That's what I'm striving for Crimson. Thanks.

[@Katie-Bee]

For something so technical and confusing this was very comprehensive. Thank you.

[@CECE1839]

Phenomenal guidance and instructional teaching on Home Networking Basics…

[@bbennett8772]

A tremendous THANK YOU!!!!!!! You are opening up my LAN and WiFi enigma for me. My ISP installer did exactly what you said. Now I can do what I need, because of your fantastic explanations. I'll study them all and get your ebook, too. :) :) :) :) !!!!!!!!!

[@patrickkoscielny3938]

I really enjoyed this video, it was technical enough for me to help understand what I'm doing wrong with my Pihole setup, but in understandable terms for a person who isnt all too familiar with networking. great job and look forward to more!

[@WiFiGuy]

Thanks Patrick!

[@usernamemusicbybryan]

Great presentation, I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@byrnedegrandpre8884]

So glad I found you. Thanks

[@rrassoc]

AWESOME tutorial!

[@spiritofMongan]

stellar channel. thanks so darn much. this is very helpful.

[@smeagols_smelliest_smuggler]

Excellent video Jerry! Topics were clearly explained and easy to follow. Thanks :)

[@gergemall]

Thank you for your ebook and information you teach others . I’m definitely going to take a couple of corses from your website. Happy holidays . ❤

[@geog8964]

Thanks for the detailed and clear presentation.

[@NedumEze]

So helpful. Thank you very much sir.

[@OShackHennessy]

Really good explanation thanks

[@coltonmundt4042]

Amazing video. Super clear and concise.

[@srinivasaraoyp3640]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@john749]

Thank you so much for this video. Very informative.

[@StaticBehr]

Thank you for sharing that god bless you bro

[@HelenWelsh-l5g]

Hi Wifi Guy, I am being spied on within my home. They can see into every room in my home. Have you any thoughts advice to give me as I want to call this out

[@gergemall]

Nice job. Thank you.

[@JohnAlbertRigali]

You should preface this video with a blurb that: • the IPConfig and TightVNC segments are aimed at Windows users • the Ethernet settings segment is aimed specifically at Windows 10 users

[@dontraina6046]

Great presentation very well done. Good looking display screens and lots of spots to download your ebook. Unfortunately, did not work for me. Other options?

[@WiFiGuy]

The download didn't work? Did you enter your name and email address? Once you do that a download link is sent to your email address.

[@Burgundy-yo6f]

What would u suggest?

[@greenrockcards]

Please help! I have spent countless hours trying to figure out my home network. I have my modem in my detached garage along with my work computer (Ethernet only). I need wifi in the home for the kids but can’t figure out if the best option is to connect a wifi router to the router in my garage via 150ft Ethernet cable? Or do I need an extra switch? Or something else?

[@WiFiGuy]

I'd consider mesh with a wired backhaul. us.hitrontech.com/learn/can-mesh-wifi-be-wired-with-ethernet-backhaul/

[@regdelpmit3917]

When attempting download of handbook after jumping through the subscribe hoop..., getting page not found indication. Site seems cumbersome. What's up?

[@WiFiGuy]

Not sure. Send an email to [e-mail] and I'll send you a new link.

[@kristiantokristianto9134]

Thank you, I wish you success

[@WiFiGuy]

Thanks!

[@wildlifefarmer8446]

Thanks! This video was very helpful, and I’m hoping for a video #2 which adds a “201” level to continue our education in home networking. I’ve downloaded your handbook, but it will take me awhile to read through it. 😉

[@RogerLiftel]

Amazing!!

[@ronstiers1142]

I need your help. I bought a moca 2.5 ghz. and now it changed my ip address. Now I have no ip address, and also I can't even sign in to make changes to settings. Please help

[@WiFiGuy]

Changed the IP address of what? Your router?

[@WiFiGuy]

To find your routers IP connect a PC or laptop directly to it with an ethernet cable. Reboot the computer. When it comes back up go to "Type here to search" in the lower left of the screen (Windows 10) type in cmd and hit enter. In the command prompt that pops up enter ipconfig /all. next to DHCP Server.... you'll find your routers IP. You should be able to access the login page and do configurations from there.

[@kuei1215]

Can you hook 2 computers together just using the ethernet ports with no switch or router?

[@WiFiGuy]

You can with a special cable called a cross-over cable that takes the place of the cross-over of the send and receive wires done on the switch.

[@kuei1215]

@@WiFiGuy Thank you!

[@completesalvation1755]

I prefer this presentation at 1.25 speed.

[@stuartrooksby5760]

What are you trying to tell us?

[@henry23808]

Different target audience bases requirements. If you have relative keep asking you to slow down or gave up when you explain how to use their smart tv, you will understand.

[@ciaranmccusker8809]

Can i make mi fritz box faster and connect to a android box

[@WiFiGuy]

I believe your Fritz box is limited to the speed of your ISP.

[@elcousin2409]

AI want to attach a second router to our modem so the upstairs will have better reception. How do I do this wirelessly?

[@WiFiGuy]

The purpose of the modem is to convert the external signal from your ISP to Ethernet for your internal devices. Connecting two modems wirelessly does no good unless the 2nd modem has it's own acount with your ISP. The best solution for what your trying to achieve is a Mesh system

[@JAAPOP8]

I subscribed to your newsletter to download your ebook... But your link didn't work! 👺

[@WiFiGuy]

Did you use the download link in the email?

[@JAAPOP8]

@@WiFiGuy Yes. But if I click on "Download" I get a message that the file "The Wifi Guys Home IT Handbook-102.pdf" is not available because it is in the Trash folder of the owner...

[@WiFiGuy]

@@JAAPOP8 Wow. Let me look into that.

[@WiFiGuy]

@@JAAPOP8 That's was scary but it should work now. Thanks for letting me know.

[@nestorgonzales9443]

I tried several times to download but no luck

[@WiFiGuy]

Did you enter your name and email address? Once you do a download link will be sent to your email address.

[@henrykborecki3600]

@0:53 The real money is in cable.

[@lucioparacino]

👍

[@jvon6223]

I know its 3 years old.. but where is part 2

[@WiFiGuy]

That series of videos evolved into a course. www.homenetworkmastery.com/home-network-mastery-course.

[@InfoSecGuardian]

It is a bad idea to set a static IP address at the host. If your host is powered off, the DHCP server may assign the IP address to a different host. You'll end up trying to find the host machine that stole the IP address, powering it down or ipconfig /release so that the host you want to have the IP address can obtain it again. The proper way to assign a static IP address is at the DHCP Server (typically the router, but can be another device on the LAN). By providing the MAC address and desired Static IP address to the DHCP Server, you'll guarantee that the host will always have the static IP address (and, no device configuration needed - which is really helpful if you want that Static IP address on a IOT type device where you haven't much manual config control).

[@WiFiGuy]

Very true. A DHCP reservation is the way to go.

[@gergemall]

@@WiFiGuy😊

[@jasonhowe1697]

noting if you are going to describe what is a home network then show actual hardware and the pitfalls of a wireless connection

[@bnodonprojukt2124]

12:16 😂

[@JeffSohn-u8e]

XR’s, anyone? 🤔🐱

[@madnotez]

Get 2the point already

[@douglasds7265]

Face what?

[@platinumwhitty]

We don’t care about our subnet mask?.?.?…..well hell, throw the rest out too then

[@WiFiGuy]

Subnet masks come into play when a range of IPs exceeds 255 IPs. How many home networks do you know of that have over 250 devices? True smaller broadcast domains reduce traffic and some home networks have sophisticated switch setups with multiple VLANs and subnets for IPs, phones, and Wi-Fi but that wouldn't be a video about "Basic Home Networking" would it?

[@platinumwhitty]

@@WiFiGuy with ioT it might get close enough that you may need at least 2 different subnets. You are right, it's basic 101 but it should be mentioned versus simply dismissing it, IMHO

[@WiFiGuy]

@@platinumwhitty I see a new field opening up: Home Network Engineers.😊

[@platinumwhitty]

@@WiFiGuy very possible. I was a system/network guy for a regional phone/isp company b4 i became disabled and I've been out for 4 years and it's amazing how much has changed and i totally feel like a beginner again. I wish you well with your channel, God bless