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Which Xiaomi router is the best? I've used everything from the 95-yuan CR8809 to the BE3600, and just follow the three budget tiers
How to choose a Xiaomi router? My AX3000T has been used for two years, my cousin's BE3600, and a CR8809 I picked up for 95 yuan. I've figured out the pros, cons, and pitfalls of the three budget tiers, so I just follow the instructions....
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Should smart door locks connect to WiFi or use a gateway? If you use two locks for a year, the battery is three times worse, and you've covered all the pitfalls
Smart door locks offer three networking methods: direct WiFi connection, Bluetooth gateway, and Zigbee, with battery life three times faster. I've used two locks for a year, and I've explained the differences in metal door signal pits, power consumption accounts, and remote functions all at once. Before buying, I read to avoid detours....
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How do you read the router's background status page? Every time I check these six fields, I first check the WAN port IP and instantly distinguish who is dialing
If the router has issues, don't rush to restart. Open the background running status page and check six fields: distinguish who is dialing at the WAN port IP, check if the power has been interrupted during runtime, track device count and traffic data to catch leaks, and have their own uses for system time and memory usage. A single screenshot can take half an hour to randomly investigate....
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How to enable guest network on Tenda routers? Relatives stayed for a week without providing the mainnet password, and the app could automatically shut it off at scheduled times
Last National Day, I gave my mother-in-law's WiFi password to relatives, but by November the internet speed was lagging and three strange phones appeared on the device list. This year, when a relative came again, I enabled guest network on that Tenda. I didn't give a single word of the mainnet password, and the app could automatically shut down on time, so the internet would be cut off automatically when someone left....
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After changing the optical modem to bridge 192.168.2.1, can't get in? The modem isn't broken or locked; a static IP can restore the background
After switching to optical modem and bridge, I tried to enter 192.168.2.1 to check the light degradation, but the backend just wouldn't open. The optical modem isn't broken or locked; after bridging, it stops posting IPs. Plug the network cable directly and add a static IP, and you can recover the optical modem background in five minutes, sorting out several real issues that can't be accessed at once....
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Is it reliable to switch an old laptop to a NAS? I installed Feiniu on an outdated ThinkPad and handed over the backup in three months
The obsolete ThinkPad gathered dust for two years, and I installed a Flying Bull as a NAS and it ran for three months. Which old computers are worth modifying, the two major pitfalls of power cut-off and USB hard drive enclosures, the bottom line of electricity bills and gigabit network ports—explained all in one go. If you want to test the waters, read this article first....
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Is it normal for a router to feel hot and hot to the touch? What degree is considered over-priced? I used a thermometer for three days, and the cooldown was just a trick
The router feels hot to the touch, but don't panic—any case temperature below 45 degrees is considered normal. I used a thermometer for three days, sorting the settings accordingly, then calculated the loss of capacitor lifespan. For cooling, I just moved the area, raised the cushion, and installed the fan....
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How to check the Xiaomi router WiFi password forgotten? Both entrances can be checked anytime; customers can scan a QR code to connect, no need to enter a password
Don't rush to reset the Xiaomi router WiFi password. Android phones can read plaintext in two minutes, and 192.168.31.1 can be checked in the backend and Mijia app. Finally, a QR code is sent for guests to scan to connect to the internet, no matter how long the case is, don't read aloud....
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How can two TVs at home be considered IPTV? The secondary set-top box requires monthly rent, and many people don't know which is the cheapest option
The second TV in the bedroom wants to watch IPTV, but the technician said adding a box costs a monthly fee. I asked about the secondary set-top box, IPTV soft terminal, and phone screen casting channels. In some areas, you can activate it for free with a phone call, so it's not too late to decide after the bill is settled....
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What's the most worry-free way to set up a home network? I've been running this optical modem, router, and switch topology for two years, and each layer has its own instructions
How to set up a home network? Let me lay out the topology I've been running for two years: the optical modem only manages bridging, the main router pipe dials and sends IP, the switch manages branch lines, and the IoT is a single 2.4G device. For just over 600 yuan, it supports 62 devices in 89 square meters. Each layer has its own connection methods and pitfalls....
