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10 articles

  1. UniFi Network 11 is here: every new feature, explained for home networks

    Ubiquiti released UniFi Network 11 on October 12, 2026 with a rebuilt telemetry engine, WiFi WAN backup, Matter and Thread visibility, AI threat explanations, and custom device icons. What each feature does and how to update.

    Michael Narehood6 min read

  2. Guest and IoT Wi-Fi at home: keep visitors and gadgets off the main network

    How to use your router's guest or IoT Wi-Fi so visitors, smart plugs, and cameras cannot reach the laptops, NAS, and printers on your main SSID.

    Michael Narehood5 min read

  3. Home IoT cameras and NVRs: keep them off your main Wi-Fi

    A home-reader guide to doorbell cams, Wi-Fi cameras, and small NVRs: change defaults, skip UPnP port forwards, segment guest or IoT Wi-Fi, and prefer vendor apps or VPN over exposing the recorder.

    Michael Narehood5 min read

  4. UniFi Whole-Home WiFi: when Express 7 mesh fits, and when it doesn’t

    Ubiquiti’s Whole-Home WiFi pitch is Express 7 mesh for residences. Here is the homeowner cut: when the kit fits your house, when wired APs still win, and what 6 GHz actually buys you.

    Michael Narehood7 min read

  5. Tutorial

    A guest Wi-Fi setup that won’t expose the office

    Build guest Wi-Fi as an internet-only security zone, with real firewall isolation, sensible access, and tests that catch leaks into business networks.

    Michael Narehood6 min read

  6. Choosing a business ISP failover plan

    How to choose a genuinely independent backup circuit, size it for essential work, and test automatic failover before the primary ISP goes dark.

    Michael Narehood5 min read

  7. Tutorial

    A one-page network diagram that stays true

    How to build a single network map your team will actually update after every change, not a shelf document from the last migration.

    Michael Narehood3 min read

  8. Tutorial

    Document firewall changes on one page

    A single change record template so every rule edit has a name, a reason, and a rollback path.

    Michael Narehood3 min read

  9. When to replace that aging firewall

    Replace a firewall based on support, measured capacity, security requirements, and recoverability—not a birthday or a frightening sales chart.

    Michael Narehood5 min read

  10. Is DNS filtering worth it for SMBs?

    When blocking bad domains at the resolver beats buying another appliance—and when it is not enough on its own.

    Michael Narehood3 min read