Networking
Questions about routers, Wi-Fi, home networks, and connectivity.
Run OpenWrt in Proxmox on Raspberry Pi 4 and share the Pi's Wi-Fi with a LAN PC. VM import, bridge setup, NAT/masquerade, DHCP and troubleshooting tips.
Diagnose VLESS blocking on Russian mobile networks. Find why a VLESS tunnel works on Wi-Fi but fails on mobile, how carriers detect it, and practical fixes.
Learn why iptables -C command fails to recognize NAT rules and how to properly verify iptables NAT rules using the correct syntax with -t nat option.
Step-by-step KTS 4M GSM gateway setup with FreePBX in trunk mode. Static LAN IP, per-SIM SIP ports, Call Num=# with d/a transforms, create SIP trunks and test.
Step-by-step guide to configure port forwarding on Rostelecom RT-GM-2 router for RDP access. Troubleshoot common issues with NAT, firewall, and UPnP settings.
Learn how to configure GRE over IPsec on MikroTik router and VPS server. Step-by-step guide for secure GRE tunnel encryption, troubleshooting, MTU optimization, and WireGuard alternatives since IPsec over GRE is unsupported.
Step-by-step methods to safely remove a stuck RJ45 connector from switch ports, wall keystone jacks, or laptop ports. Includes tools, PoE safety and prevention.
Complete guide to setting up MikroTik cAP XL ac as a wireless repeater without Ethernet cable. Step-by-step configuration, mounting instructions, and troubleshooting tips.
Layer 3 switches recommended for small orgs: unify networks with VLAN segmentation (admin/users), secure NAS access across VLANs via inter-VLAN routing, and dual GPON redundancy. Config guides and hardware picks.
Top gigabit routers handling 1000 Mbps NAT throughput with 5+ gigabit ports: MikroTik RB4011, x86 Protectli/Qotom on OpenWrt. Fix TP-Link Archer C6U NAT table limits and concurrent connections issues.
Connect Alcatel HH71 as a 4G modem to an Asus router: LAN->WAN cable, enable Asus DHCP and IP reservations so devices retain the same IP after reboot.
Connect Windows office networks with WireGuard on an Ubuntu 22.04 VPS. Step-by-step site-to-site setup with split tunneling to route only inter-office traffic.
Chromium WebSocket handshake timeouts on Ubuntu 22.04: 'websocket connection failed' or 'opening handshake timed out' in Chrome/Brave, works in Firefox. Causes HTTP/2 Extended CONNECT (RFC 8441), IPv6, systemd-resolved. Diagnose with chrome-net-export, fixes included.
Master iptables rules for WireGuard wg0: drop all incoming packets except UDP port 51821. Why ACCEPT+DROP beats single negated rule. Avoid pitfalls like negation logic, rule ordering, connection tracking, INPUT vs FORWARD chains.
Discover reliable VPN solutions like Shadowsocks, V2Ray (VLESS/TLS+WS), Trojan, and SoftEther for VPS to evade Rostelecom blocks. Learn obfuscation techniques, TCP/443 setups, and quick configs for ISP-resistant connections.
Step-by-step guide to set up RDP access to home PC (192.168.0.20:3389) through VPS proxy (200.1.1.1) using SSH tunnel on Raspberry Pi. Fix iptables, AllowTcpForwarding, GatewayPorts, and verify forwarding.
Budget twisted-pair cable testers under 10,000 RUB with wiremap, TDR distance readings, and clip-on RJ45 remotes. Recommended: 5Bites LY-CT010, Noyafa NF-8108.
Explains whether MikroTik Safe Mode retains or rolls back configuration after power loss. Covers exceptions, backups, best practices, and troubleshooting.
Step-by-step guide to route LAN traffic via MikroTik to an XRAY transparent proxy using TProxy, mangle rules, policy routing and iptables for correct routing.
Troubleshoot MikroTik routing issue with ISP /25 subnet: can't ping between public IPs despite external access working. Enable proxy ARP, check ARP tables, routes, and firewall for MikroTik ping fixes.