Home Networking
WiFi, 2.5 gig, mesh networks, routers
16 episodes
#401: Fiber vs. Copper: The Future of Home Networking
Is Ethernet dying? Herman and Corn explore why copper still reigns supreme for power, while fiber optics conquer the network backbone.
#331: From Hotel Hacks to Digital Resistance: The Travel Router
Discover how a hotel billing hack became a tool for digital resistance and how a Linksys "accident" changed internet privacy forever.
#310: The Hidden Hierarchy: Why Your Mobile Plan Might Be Slower
Ever wonder why your budget phone plan slows down in a crowd? Herman and Corn explore the hidden hierarchy of mobile network priority.
#246: The SFP+ Revolution: Future-Proofing Your Home Network
Stop the bottleneck! Learn why SFP+ fiber backbones are the ultimate upgrade for modern high-speed internet and future-proof home networking.
#245: Bandwidth vs. Speed: Decoding Your Digital Plumbing
Is your 10-gig plan actually fast? Herman and Corn dive into the difference between bandwidth and speed in the modern fiber era.
#234: Deep Shelter Data: Building Emergency Mesh Networks
Learn how to bypass thick concrete walls and bring high-speed internet into deep shelters using portable mesh networks and Starlink technology.
#211: The Portable Fortress: Moving Your Network Like a Pro
Learn how to build a "portable digital fortress" using military tactics and roadie discipline to make your next move tech-stress-free.
#186: The Invisible Sky: Networking JFK International Airport
Ever wonder how thousands of people stay connected at JFK? Join Herman and Corn as they dive into the massive scale of airport networking.
#185: The Mesh Myth: Why Wires Still Win in Home Networking
Is your mesh system killing your speed? Discover why dedicated access points and wired backhauls outperform the "no wires" marketing hype.
#184: Decoding the Internet: A Deep Dive into the OSI Model
How does data travel from a cable to your screen? Join Herman and Corn as they break down the seven layers of the OSI model.
#183: The Hidden Copper Graveyard: Our Legacy of Dead Cables
Millions of miles of toxic copper cables sit beneath our feet. Why is it so hard to dig up our digital past?
#173: Bulletproof Internet: Achieving the Gold Standard of Uptime
Tired of outages? Discover how to build a "five nines" internet setup using fiber, satellite, and bonding tech to stay connected no matter what.
#169: Future-Proofing Your Home Network for the AI Era
Stop the lag: Herman and Corn break down Cat 6A, SFP+ backbones, and why Wi-Fi 7 is the ultimate upgrade for local AI.
#166: Ditching the Tank: Lightweight Linux Router Alternatives
Is OPNsense overkill for your home? Herman and Corn explore lightweight Linux alternatives for a faster, simpler, and more reliable network.
#151: Why Your Gigabit Internet Feels Like Dial-Up: Mesh vs. Wired
Tired of losing speed to a mesh system? Herman and Corn break down Wi-Fi 7, VLANs, and how to reclaim your home network's performance.
#138: The Glass Threads: Decoding the Internet's Anatomy
From living room routers to deep-sea cables, Herman and Corn explore the massive, hidden engineering that keeps our digital world connected.