Category Archives: Home networking

Network Monitoring Solutions

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Here's a great list of network monitoring tools:- Directory of monitoring software Directory of monitoring software Directory of monitoring software Directory of snmp monitoring software Freshmeat network monitoring software LNM-3.5 Network monitoring bundle with Asterisk included (Dutch) Zetamonitor Network monitoring in the cloud for servers (with preconfigured … Continue reading →

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Control Home with a iPhone, iPad or Android Smart Phone or Tablet Computer

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Chris Wiser

We spotted this new video from HomeSeer that gives a great overview of their home automation control software.  It works through the options for a hardware gateway controller and covers the steps necessary to control the range of smart home … Continue reading →

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Google can tell you your IP address….if you just ask…

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Chris Wiser

There’s a new addition to those search functions – Google will now show you your IP address. As it states onGoogle’s support page, when you type what is my IP, Google will respond by showing you the IP address of the … Continue reading →

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Control Your Home from your iPhone with LightwaveRF Easy Retro-Fit Modules

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Chris Wiser

JSJS Designs based in Birmingham in the UK have produced a range of wireless home automation products under the LightwaveRF brand. Particularly suited to the retro-fit market, it's a large range with many different types of units available. Now there's … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi strikes alliance with mains networking tech

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Power line telecommunications (PLT) kit sends networking signals around the home over mains wiring, and often competes with Wi-Fi, which uses radio to achieve the same thing. But now the biggest certification bodies in both fields are joining forces to … Continue reading →

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