This “rack-mounted switch for small businesses” from Linksys (then still a Cisco subsidiary) will initially be used temporarily in our home until the network is fully set up. […]
Casters or feet on network cabinets – why not both?
We have planned and already purchased two generously sized network cabinets (12SZBIT42U88RAGM from ZPAS), each with 42 U of installation space and a width and depth of 80 […]
Alternative networking options for Synology NAS
We have been operating several Synology NAS devices for many years, which have been discussed previously. One of them in particular – the DS1819+ – has an interesting […]
Hardware problems with Fritzboxes, especially with the very popular 7590 model
I have always been a big fan of AVM and its products in the consumer sector. I thought their philosophy was spot on: sophisticated hardware and long-term, high-quality […]
Overview of our network attached storages
The mountains of data accumulated over the years made increasingly extreme storage solutions necessary. The situation could be aptly described as “organically grown,” but neatly organized. We operate […]
Thoughts on NAS – Synology’s ruined reputation
There are several manufacturers of ready-made NAS solutions. The best known are probably QNAP and Synology. I’ve been a fan of Synology from the start – “the Apple […]
Set up a simple network drive with FRITZ!NAS
I am writing this post to let everyone who uses a Fritzbox from AVM* know that the USB port integrated into most models can be used for very […]
Store iTunes backups centrally on a network drive
It is widely recommended and makes a lot of sense to back up your smartphone or tablet more often than not. The easiest but also most expensive way […]