[IOS] Companion woes - Page 3

Sosakan · 08-27-2019, 10:28 PM

Guys, truly, thank you for the help!

I will post something longer and more detailed tomorrow, but wanted to respond to the appreciated help.

Do any of you know of any books that I could read that would give me a decent understanding of how to setup/manage/troubleshoot/etc a network? I don’t really want anything too in-depth, just a working knowledge so I can get familiarized with stuff like access points, router tables, ports, ips, etc. I have some understanding, but as they say, only enough to be dangerous.

Thanks all!

stumped · 08-28-2019, 01:34 AM

the " for dummies" series books are usuially good, and cometimes be read for free via libraries. I haev not read their specific one for networks though. I rely more on " ask google / consult wikipedia when stuck"

TBH, you should not need to bother with router tables/ port settings.
step 1. try to download user manuals for what you have already ( ask if you cant find them) and read how to set up some devices as access points/ not routers. plus look to getting cables in place so that you can hard wire those back to your main router.

2. if long ethernet cables are not practical, read up on using powerline devices instead which will " wire" your stuff together using your mains. Some powerline devices also act as wifi points.

3. the 3rd, post expensive option, is throw most of it away and invest in a "whole of house" wifi mesh system. In theory, you plug that in and it " just works", with no need to actually understand the magic!

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08-27-2019, 10:28 PM	#31
Sosakan Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2019 Device: Ipad/kindle	Guys, truly, thank you for the help! I will post something longer and more detailed tomorrow, but wanted to respond to the appreciated help. Do any of you know of any books that I could read that would give me a decent understanding of how to setup/manage/troubleshoot/etc a network? I don’t really want anything too in-depth, just a working knowledge so I can get familiarized with stuff like access points, router tables, ports, ips, etc. I have some understanding, but as they say, only enough to be dangerous. Thanks all!

08-28-2019, 01:34 AM	#32
stumped Wizard Posts: 3,305 Karma: 10259306 Join Date: May 2016 Device: kobo forma, Kobo Libra, Huawei media Tab, fire HD10, PW3 HDX8.9,	the " for dummies" series books are usuially good, and cometimes be read for free via libraries. I haev not read their specific one for networks though. I rely more on " ask google / consult wikipedia when stuck" TBH, you should not need to bother with router tables/ port settings. step 1. try to download user manuals for what you have already ( ask if you cant find them) and read how to set up some devices as access points/ not routers. plus look to getting cables in place so that you can hard wire those back to your main router. 2. if long ethernet cables are not practical, read up on using powerline devices instead which will " wire" your stuff together using your mains. Some powerline devices also act as wifi points. 3. the 3rd, post expensive option, is throw most of it away and invest in a "whole of house" wifi mesh system. In theory, you plug that in and it " just works", with no need to actually understand the magic!

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