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How do IPTV and broadband share the same cable? VLAN division + single-line multiplexing, acting according to the operator's mood
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....
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Must-read before flashing OpenWrt: Selecting firmware, degeneration bricks, and the first step after flashing—all explained in one article
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....
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Is it worth the hassle to upgrade the optical modem to bridge? After these four changes, you must keep up, or else the changes will be wasted
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....
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Full recording of the second hard drive mounted on Feiniu NAS: lsblk drive, disk search, formatting, and directory sharing all in one go
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....
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Don't rush to reset your router's WiFi password: Three ways to recover it, the last trick 90% of people don't know
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....
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How to connect wired backhaul on a Mesh router? I've fallen into the traps of optical modem, switch, and AP mode
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....
