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How do you back up computer files to NAS? I've paired Mac Time Machine and Windows File History before, but without a quota, it almost took up the entire drive
Phone photos automatically back up, but dozens of gigabytes of documents and photos on your computer are still exposed? I pointed both the MacBook's Time Machine and Windows file history to my home NAS: Synology started Bonjour in three steps, and the quota had to be set, otherwise Time Machine would fill up the entire drive. This Windows feature was hidden in the old control panel. The setup and mishaps for the three computers in FamilyMart are all here....
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What does router AP isolation mean? If you can't find the WiFi screen on your phone or computer when casting, it's probably this switch
Even if your phone and computer are connected to the same WiFi, you can't find the TV when casting, and you can't find the other party when sending files, yet the internet is all normal—most likely because the router's AP isolation is working. I accidentally opened it once and explained the principle, the locations of each brand's switches, and the troubleshooting sequence in one go....
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How is Xiaomi AX3000T and is it easy to use? After using it for two years, to be honest, the new version secretly swapped chips to check the SN code first
My Xiaomi AX3000T has been used as the main router for two years: 62 devices can run smoothly, Mesh networking is stable, 189 yuan worth the cost, but I've encountered both heat generation and dual-band integration pitfalls. Now the new version secretly switches to a Qualcomm chip, so check the SN code before placing an order....
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How to organize a messy weak current box? The network cable had no tag, the power supply couldn't fit inside, and I tidied up and hadn't touched it for two years
The weak current box was a mess when opened, the network cables couldn't tell which room was connected, and the power adapters were squeezed together and couldn't be plugged in. I spent an afternoon attaching labels, rearranging equipment, and securing cables. After tidying up, I hadn't moved it for two years. Identifying lines, positioning, and organizing lines—three steps—explained in one article....
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How do you set up DDNS on a router? With this feature, you can connect it to your home computer and NAS anytime while you're outside
When working away from home, you try to dig up files from your home NAS, but your domain name works fine the day before and then disappears the next day. The root cause is that the home broad public IP is quietly being changed. This article describes the entire process of setting up DDNS: first check the public IP, then choose a free domain, the router's backend is set up in a few minutes, and the port forwarding pitfalls are also clearly explained....
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How to upgrade the firmware of a Tenda router? Online upgrades are done with one click; if the new version can't be detected, I use the official website local route
Upgrading the firmware of Tenda routers is easier than Mercury, tendawifi.com backend comes with one-click online upgrade detection, and you can upgrade directly within the app. If the online prompt says there's no new version, don't give up. Go to the official download center, download the firmware according to the hardware version, and upgrade locally. I tested the entire process with AC10 V6.0, including what to copy before upgrading, what to check after, and which types of machines not to upgrade randomly. Everything is listed for you....
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How to enable IPv6 on the China Telecom optical modem? Even when the router switch is turned on, the device still has no address—it's 90% stuck on the optical modem layer
IPv6 switch on the router, test-ipv6.com still 0 points? It's the same at my house—after a night of fiddling, I realized the switch was on the router and the key was in the optical modem. To change the IP mode of optical modem routers, there's also the pitfall of prefix delegation—explained all at once....
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What are the differences between Synology SHR and RAID1? I calculated the 4T and 8T separately, but choosing the wrong one wasted 4T
Is installing Synology a storage pool stuck between SHR and RAID1? I calculated the accounts using two 4T+8T drives: the same capacity drives are exactly the same, but the mixed capacity SHR can provide 4TB more usability, but the extra portion has no redundancy. Expansion rules, no redundant pits, and numbered seating tables—read them before clicking next....
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What does a MAC address mean? What is the difference between an IP address and an IP address? Let's explain the random MAC of a phone all at once
What does a MAC address mean? It's an ID card that burned out of the factory with the network card, and the IP address is the address issued by the router—one stays the same, the other changes. The router binds to the speed limit, and if blocked, it recognizes all MACs. The default random MAC on your phone can cause these functions to fail collectively. This article explains the differences, tips for identifying devices, and how to choose the random MAC switch....
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How to connect a Xiaomi router to an IPTV set-top box? There's an IPTV switch hidden in the advanced settings, which I found only after scrolling to the third menu
How to connect a Xiaomi router to an IPTV set-top box? After switching to optical modem bridge, the TV goes black and the set-top box plugged into the router's LAN port has no signal—actually, this is because the IPTV setup is missing. The new Xiaomi router has an IPTV switch hidden in the advanced settings at 192.168.31.1. If you select the correct mode and enter your VLAN ID, you can recover it. The older model doesn't have this option, but there are three alternative options. This article explains wiring, settings, and three pitfalls all at once....
