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Feiniu NAS installed Jellyfin, my TV, phone, and tablet can watch movies directly. This article covers the complete process of deploying Docker, mounting the directory, scraping the cover, and converting hardware decoding to the TV side to install the client. There are solutions for areas stuck where scraping won't work. ...

Xiaomi routers slow down and disconnect after prolonged use, nine times out of ten are caused by not restarting for a long time. This article explains how to set a scheduled restart in the backend of 192.168.31.1 and the Mi Home app. For old firmware that can't find the entry point, there's a trick: mine set it to automatically restart every Wednesday at 4 a.m. ...

Internet speeds freeze at night, data speeds up inexplicably, and it's probably because WiFi has been exploited. This article explains how to unplug each device that uses the internet in the background of the router, then block the door with three layers of protection: turning off WPS, switching to WPA3, and using MAC filtering. I've also written the settings paths for Xiaomi and TP-Link....

the router suddenly shows a red light and can't access the internet, don't rush to hit reset. This article will follow the order I repair my own network: what do traffic lights mean? How to distinguish between the optical modem's LOS flashing red light and the router's system red light; 6 steps to determine whether it's the optical modem, broadband, or router's fault? The last trick can keep your broadband password from resetting. ...

What to do if only one network cable is left during renovation, and the IPTV set-top box and broadband router are competing for cables? The IPTV vlan numbers for China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile are different. This article explains how to switch a VLAN on a switch for single-wire multiplexing, and also covers the pitfalls of IPTV lag and not being able to watch live streams....

Want to flash OpenWrt on your router but worried it might become bricked? This article explains in order: how to confirm if your machine can be flashed, how to choose between official firmware and modified firmware, which of the three flashing methods is safer, what to do on the first login after flashing, and how to fix it if it gets blacked....

Switching the optical modem to bridging allows the router to dial directly, reducing NAT layers by one layer, benefiting both game latency and port mapping. But fixing it is not a one-time fix. Public IP, port mapping, IPTV, and phone must be checked one by one. This article explains the entire process and follow-up clearly....

Feiniu NAS added a new hard drive, but you can't see it in the storage space? From confirming system recognition to disk, formatting mounting, to creating shared directories and migrating old data, this article will explain the entire process and common pitfalls in order—just follow the instructions....

Forgetting your WiFi password, many people's first reaction is to reset their router—but end up losing their broadband account and password too. Actually, there are three ways to discreetly regain it: checking connected devices, changing passwords in the management backend, or scanning QR codes directly. This article explains everything from easy to difficult....

Mesh network wireless backhaul is simple, but once it comes to wired backhaul, how do you connect the optical modem, where to place the switch, whether it's AP mode or routing mode? One pitfall after another. This article thoroughly explains the most common wiring methods and their pitfalls—just follow the corresponding points....