M.Cauthon @lemmy.world Just a guy biting off more than he can chew at every corner.
Bad thing to say, I basically always have questions lol.
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Reviewing the Qotom, there are many options, for future proofing myself, how much storage space is really needed (let's factor in I plan to continue building my homelab.
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For the WAP, is it possible to create a mesh system from more than one? There are only a few devices that I have "currently" that need to be hardwired but will obv. change in the future as I grow. (plus I'm sure the wife and guests will want wifi too gosh so neeedy
I will be rewlading, researching, and contemplating on this for a moment. I will be back to you eventually. Withing the next couple days. I hope this post helps others now and in the future as well.
A lot of it makes sense. I do have a decent grasp on a concepts, but not specifics as you outlined. Honestly if I don't know what docsis is, my employer would fire me 😂😂😂
But seriously, more questions to follow probably. 🫠
I doubt it is getting fully saturated, not to say it's not possible though. I can't wait for our area to get High Split for symmetrical speeds. At the end of the day even if the router isn't my issue, and I'm being saturated, I would like to move myself in a more secure and useable direction. Such as for home automation, additional servers and firewalls, and potentially getting into cyber security.
As for your planned homelab. On a birds eye level I would recommend using a small cheap computer with two network interfaces and opnSense as a router / firewall and Ubiquiti Unifi Access Points with the unifi controller software hosted on your media server. I can go into some more depth if you wish, but the official documentation for opnSense is pretty good.> This was basically gibberish to me, if you are willing for more details, I am more than happy to soak it in, and provide more questions following because that's how it goes in the beginning right? lol
Thank you for your time as well. Reddit side was much less responsive than here. Judgy almost.
No idea about the Wireshark yet, as stated, beginnings lol. Haven't gotten that far.
As for the latency settings, any device set to "latency/gaming" vs throughput is limited to 100mbs via the router, obv more than enough for basically anything except massive downloads. No option for settings like this if wired.
Both the rig and the server I have done speed tests with and the rig gets less DL but the same UL. The server is behind a VPN and the rig still gets less. Not a huge concern it's everything else that slows down, including when plugged in.
In need of router / home network advice
Hello all, as the title says I'm looking for some advice / equipment recommendations or options. Little bit of a read to give some background and future information to hopefully get a good conversation going and learn some things along the way.
Me Aspiring networker. I currently work for an ISP as a field tech and have been for a while. Currently in the beginning stages of course work for a CCNA. Meaning I'm learning and not tech illiterate but there is a lot I don't know and trying to catch up.
The Equpment Currently I do not have a ton for my "homelab". 1 daily driver rig that is my bread and butter (decently high end), a middle of the road media server build that serves my home and about 5 others outside my network, but never at the same time (basically a mini ATX build with older but still relevant parts), and 21 other "various" devices from smart plugs to laptops). The rig, the server and my streamer are all hardwired, everything else is wireless. All connected via an Amplifi Gamers Edition router (ISP supplied modem, perfect working order, all new coax and signal levels to it are wonderful and no SNR issues). Subscribed speed is currently 600/20 Mb/s. My home is approximately 1900 sq ft including a partially finished basement. This is where the main portion of the router is at, with the rig and server. Both mesh points are upstairs.
The Problem I've come to the conclusion that my router cannot handle the traffic, and even with all the devices, I never come close to the top end of my subscribed speeds, even when the server is downloading as I have limiters in place. Random times even when the server is off, such as a few min ago, everything seemed to grind to a halt. Even my Sonos stopped playing music while trying to DL a file via mozilla at 340 kb/s.
The Plea for Help My cry for help is asking for a solution that will cover my entire home, but allow for me to continue and build on it as my homelab grows. My next wish is to build a firewall (maybe with opensense or PFsense). I would LIKE to have 6E availability but not a requirement. I'm not opposed to building something as all I have, I built. I do wish to start self hosting more and more as my learning journey continues and I attempt to automate my home as well.
Pretty much any suggestion is welcome and if there are any questions, please ask as well.
If a simple link for guidance is all that is necessary to guide me down a path, I will take it. I do not need to be spoon fed.
Hm if that's what it's for I may just stick to my subscription. Usually I go a self hosted route when I don't want to pay for things, but in this instance I feel it may be worth it.
Wait wait wait. A Bitwarden server? Please elaborate on what this is and the benefits of it? I use Bitwarden for everything and if there's a more secure route, sign me up!
If you don't mind my asking, what hardware were y'all using beforehand? I'm looking to host my own instance, but starting as a noob. I know how to build computers but I'm trying to go further.
EILI5: How does Lemmy work?
As the title indicates, how does Lemmy work?
I recently inquired in a couple other communities about necessities (whether it be hardware or software, ect) and guidance to create a server/instance and decided I may be better off understanding how this realm works and operates as my starting point, then move into the hardware side, then continue to the Sofware and setup.
I'm not sure I even care what he says at this point. The damage is done, his hand has been played, and we all know the type of person(s) he / they are and their end goal. Good riddance. I truly hope everyone comes this way, I can't lie, Reddit was my go-to for information that I could rely on and get honest feedback from the "public at large". The more I think about this the more I realize just how useful it was as a tool as much as it was for conversation.
Alright, that much I can do. I would love to learn in tandem. Just gimme some time to determine my hardware needs and gather.
I'm definitely a big time noob because in that small post there are words I've never seen or heard lol.
First thing is I need to determine hardware necessities. I have a spare Ryzen 5 and like 32 gb of ram and a 2060 super (not sure it's even necessary) laying around. It'll be easy to scrounge up other parts.
Agreed. I've been on Lemmy for a grand total of ....1hr, and this is where I landed for conclusions. Growing pains in full swing.
Instance Guidance
So being a Reddit refugee, and assuming 3rd parties are getting flushed (hoping not but the outcome seems inevitable) I came here as did many others. One of the first things I noticed is underdeveloped, which is to be expected and not a knock at Lemmy at all, I'd love to be here and see it grow, and wish on all the stars it doesn't take the same trail reddit did.
The second thing I noticed is, server needs. There's already servers getting capped and clogged up. I would like to create / build and maintain a server for Lemmy. That's the goal. I will be searching for ways but nothing gets done better and faster than people coming together and working together, which brings me to this post asking for guidance and help.I don't have a ton of experience, but I have some pennies laying around and extra computer parts that I think I can do it. Even if a small portion. The learning curve alone would be awesome.
Tl;Dr what is your guidance, direction, links, help and input, for learning to build and create and instance for Lemmy. Even if it goes nowhere for me, maybe it helps someone else!
EDIT: as I start my search I realize I have a learning curve like a drunk boomerang, a lot of curve and no idea where to go, this will be fun for me / all.