#networkhacks — Public Fediverse posts

Trying to Build Your Own Consumer-Grade Router in 2026

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/04/16/trying-to-build-your-own-consumer-grade-router-in-2026/

🚀 Wow, folks, the government is playing router police now! But fear not, because apparently, with enough Linux, you can turn your toaster into an enterprise-grade network hub. 🔧🤖 Who knew the secret to circumventing tech bans was just hoarding old PCs and a sprinkle of tech wizardry? 😂
https://nbailey.ca/post/router/ #routerpolice #LinuxToaster #techwizardry #networkhacks #oldPCs #HackerNews #ngated

Linux Fu: UPNP A Port Mapping Odyssey

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/03/23/linux-fu-upnp-a-port-mapping-odyssey/

Linux Fu: UPNP A Port Mapping Odyssey

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/03/23/linux-fu-upnp-a-port-mapping-odyssey/

The AirPort Express Still Works In 2025 Thanks To Apple’s Ongoing Support https://hackaday.com/2025/11/24/the-airport-express-still-works-in-2025-thanks-to-apples-ongoing-support/ #digitalaudiohacks #airportexpress #audiostreaming #NetworkHacks #streaming #airport #wifi

Meshtastic: A Tale of Two Cities - If I’m honest with myself, I don’t really need access to an off-grid, fault-tolera... - https://hackaday.com/2025/10/09/meshtastic-a-tale-of-two-cities/ #meshnetworking #networkhacks #radiohacks #meshtastic #featured

From Smartphone to a Home Server https://hackaday.com/2025/08/16/from-smartphone-to-a-home-server/ #home-assistant #AndroidHacks #NetworkHacks #android #homelab #docker

From Smartphone to a Home Server - Some people like their homelabs to be as big and fancy as possible, with racks of ... - https://hackaday.com/2025/08/16/from-smartphone-to-a-home-server/ #home-assistant #androidhacks #networkhacks #android #homelab #docker

Jcorp Nomad: ESP32-S3 Offline Media Server in a Thumbdrive https://hackaday.com/2025/07/13/jcorp-nomad-esp32-s3-offline-media-server-in-a-thumbdrive/ #captiveportal #NetworkHacks #mediacenter #thumbdrive #hardware #ESP32-S3

Jcorp Nomad: ESP32-S3 Offline Media Server in a Thumbdrive - [Jackson Studner] wrote in to let us know about his ESP32-based media server: Jcor... - https://hackaday.com/2025/07/13/jcorp-nomad-esp32-s3-offline-media-server-in-a-thumbdrive/ #captiveportal #networkhacks #mediacenter #thumbdrive #hardware #esp32-s3

Working On Open-Source High-Speed Ethernet Switch https://hackaday.com/2025/05/20/working-on-open-source-high-speed-ethernet-switch/ #ethernetswitch #NetworkHacks #opensource #highspeed #hardware #XCKU5P #FPGA #fpga

Working On Open-Source High-Speed Ethernet Switch - Our hacker [Andrew Zonenberg] reports in on his open-source high-speed Ethernet sw... - https://hackaday.com/2025/05/20/working-on-open-source-high-speed-ethernet-switch/ #ethernetswitch #networkhacks #opensource #highspeed #hardware #xcku5p #fpga

Quantum Random Number Generator Squirts Out Numbers Via MQTT https://hackaday.com/2025/04/26/quantum-random-number-generator-squirts-out-numbers-via-mqtt/ #NetworkHacks #randomness #quantum #random #trng #rng

Quantum Random Number Generator Squirts Out Numbers Via MQTT - Sometimes you need random numbers — and properly random ones, at that. [Sean Boyce... - https://hackaday.com/2025/04/26/quantum-random-number-generator-squirts-out-numbers-via-mqtt/ #networkhacks #randomness #quantum #random #trng #rng

The Twisted History of Ethernet on Twisted Pair Wiring https://hackaday.com/2024/12/30/the-twisted-history-of-ethernet-on-twisted-pair-wiring/ #theserialport #NetworkHacks #10base-t #ethernet #History #10base2 #5base2 #3com

The Twisted History of Ethernet on Twisted Pair Wiring - We all take Ethernet and its ubiquitous RJ-45 connector for granted these days. Bu... - https://hackaday.com/2024/12/30/the-twisted-history-of-ethernet-on-twisted-pair-wiring/ #theserialport #networkhacks #10base-t #ethernet #history #10base2 #5base2 #3com

When Raw Network Sockets Aren’t Raw: Raw Sockets in MacOS and Linux https://hackaday.com/2024/09/21/when-raw-network-sockets-arent-raw-raw-sockets-in-macos-and-linux/ #internetprotocol #NetworkHacks #networking

When Raw Network Sockets Aren’t Raw: Raw Sockets in MacOS and Linux - Raw network sockets are a curious beasts, as unless you have a strong urge to impl... - https://hackaday.com/2024/09/21/when-raw-network-sockets-arent-raw-raw-sockets-in-macos-and-linux/ #internetprotocol #networkhacks #networking

Embrace IPv6 before its too late? - Many hackers have familiar sayings in their heads, such as “If it ain’t broke, don... - https://hackaday.com/2024/06/08/embrace-ipv6-before-its-too-late/ #routeradvertisement #homenetworking #networkhacks #slaac #ipv4 #ipv6

Embrace IPv6 before its too late? - Many hackers have familiar sayings in their heads, such as “If it ain’t broke, don... - https://hackaday.com/2024/06/08/embrace-ipv6-before-its-too-late/ #routeradvertisement #homenetworking #networkhacks #slaac #ipv4 #ipv6

Embrace IPv6 before its too late? - Many hackers have familiar sayings in their heads, such as “If it ain’t broke, don... - https://hackaday.com/2024/06/08/embrace-ipv6-before-its-too-late/ #routeradvertisement #homenetworking #networkhacks #slaac #ipv4 #ipv6

Embrace IPv6 before its too late? - Many hackers have familiar sayings in their heads, such as “If it ain’t broke, don... - https://hackaday.com/2024/06/08/embrace-ipv6-before-its-too-late/ #routeradvertisement #homenetworking #networkhacks #slaac #ipv4 #ipv6

Embrace IPv6 before its too late? - Many hackers have familiar sayings in their heads, such as “If it ain’t broke, don... - https://hackaday.com/2024/06/08/embrace-ipv6-before-its-too-late/ #routeradvertisement #homenetworking #networkhacks #slaac #ipv4 #ipv6

Embrace IPv6 before its too late? https://hackaday.com/2024/06/08/embrace-ipv6-before-its-too-late/ #routeradvertisement #homenetworking #NetworkHacks #SLAAC #ipv4 #IPv6

Embrace IPv6 before its too late? https://hackaday.com/2024/06/08/embrace-ipv6-before-its-too-late/ #routeradvertisement #homenetworking #NetworkHacks #SLAAC #ipv4 #IPv6

Embrace IPv6 before its too late? https://hackaday.com/2024/06/08/embrace-ipv6-before-its-too-late/ #routeradvertisement #homenetworking #NetworkHacks #SLAAC #ipv4 #IPv6

Embrace IPv6 before its too late? https://hackaday.com/2024/06/08/embrace-ipv6-before-its-too-late/ #routeradvertisement #homenetworking #NetworkHacks #SLAAC #ipv4 #IPv6

SatCat5: UART, SPI and I2C via Ethernet With FPGA-Based Design https://hackaday.com/2024/04/01/satcat5-uart-spi-and-i2c-via-ethernet-with-fpga-based-design/ #Microcontrollers #ethernetswitch #NetworkHacks

SatCat5: UART, SPI and I2C via Ethernet With FPGA-Based Design - Arty A7-based prototype of SatCat5 with custom switch I/O board. (Credit: The Aero... - https://hackaday.com/2024/04/01/satcat5-uart-spi-and-i2c-via-ethernet-with-fpga-based-design/ #microcontrollers #ethernetswitch #networkhacks

Ethernet For Hackers: Transformers, MACs And PHYs - We’ve talked about Ethernet basics, and we’ve talked about equipment you will find... - https://hackaday.com/2024/03/07/ethernet-for-hackers-transformers-macs-and-phys/ #poweroverethernet #hackadaycolumns #networkhacks #ethernetphy #ethernet #8p8c #phy #poe

Dial-Up Is Still, Just Barely, a Thing - In an era dominated by broadband and wireless cellular networks, it might come as ... - https://hackaday.com/2024/03/06/dial-up-is-still-just-barely-a-thing/ #classichacks #networkhacks #originalart #usrobotics #internet #dial-up #modem

Ethernet For Hackers: Equipment Exploration - Last time, we talked about the surface-level details of Ethernet. They are fundame... - https://hackaday.com/2024/02/28/ethernet-for-hackers-equipment-exploration/ #poweroverethernet #hackadaycolumns #ethernetswitch #networkhacks #ethernet #routers #how-to #router #rj-45 #8p8c #rj45 #phy #poe

Ethernet For Hackers: The Very Basics - Ethernet is ubiquitous, fast, and simple. You only need two diffpairs (four wires)... - https://hackaday.com/2024/02/12/ethernet-for-hackers-the-very-basics/ #hackadaycolumns #networkhacks #ethernet #how-to #rj-45 #8p8c #rj45 #phy

PCjr WebServer hits 2500 Hours Uptime - When [Mike] fired up his PCjr webserver back in March, he probably wasn’t expectin... - https://hackaday.com/2023/07/20/pcjr-webserver-hits-2500-hours-uptime/ #retrocomputing #networkhacks #webserver #ibmpcjr #peanut #mtcp

Solar Protocol Envisions a Solar-Powered Web - The transition to low carbon energy is an important part of mitigating climate cha... - https://hackaday.com/2023/04/21/solar-protocol-envisions-a-solar-powered-web/ #distributednetwork #distributedsystems #webdevelopment #networkhacks #low-techhack #distributed #greenhacks #solarhacks #solarpower #webdesign

Building a NAS That Really Looks Like a NAS - Building your own network attached storage (NAS) for personal use isn’t all that d... - https://hackaday.com/2023/01/20/building-a-nas-that-really-looks-like-a-nas/ #digitalstorage #computerhacks #networkhacks #cloudstorage #datastorage #datastorage #massstorage #raspberrypi #orangepi #nas

Building A Local Network with LoRaWAN - At its core, the Internet is really just a bunch of computers networked together. ... - https://hackaday.com/2022/10/22/building-a-local-network-with-lorawan/ #internetofthings #networkhacks #chirpstack #networking #longrange #gateway #lorawan #lora #iot #wan

An Elegant Ethernet Library For Your Next RP2040 Project - A few days ago we covered a project that brought Ethernet connectivity to the Rasp... - https://hackaday.com/2022/08/27/an-elegant-ethernet-library-for-your-next-rp2040-project/ #microcontrollers #paspberrypipico #networkhacks #10base-t #ethernet #library #rp2040 #pio #udp

Bit-Banged Ethernet On The Raspberry Pi Pico - Whilst the Raspberry Pi RP2040 is quite a capable little chip, on the whole it’s n... - https://hackaday.com/2022/08/26/bit-banged-ethernet-on-the-raspberry-pi-pico/ #paspberrypipico #networkhacks #raspberrypi #10base-t #ethernet #rp2040 #pio #udp

Learn DMX512 Basics - If you’ve done anything with modern lighting effects, you’ve probably heard of DMX... - https://hackaday.com/2021/10/15/learn-dmx512-basics/ #differentialsignaling #networkhacks #ledhacks #dmx512 #rs485 #dmx

New Part Day: Raspberry Pi HAT for IEEE1588 Precision Time Protocol - The new Real-Time HAT by InnoRoute adds IEEE1588 PTP support in hardware to a Rasp... - https://hackaday.com/2021/08/16/new-part-day-raspberry-pi-hat-for-ieee1588-precision-time-protocol/ #raspberrypihat #networkhacks #raspberrypi #newpartday #ieee1588 #xilinx #fpga #ptp

Linux Fu: A Little Bit of (Network) History Repeating Itself - These days, embedded systems often have networks and that can make them significan... - https://hackaday.com/2021/04/26/linux-fu-a-little-bit-of-network-history-repeating-itself/ #hackadaycolumns #networkhacks #linuxhacks #tcpreplay #wireshark #linuxfu #network #tcpdump #linux #pcap

Tiny Ethernet Routers Now Available In Gigabit Speeds - If you need to move a lot of data, and fast, Gigabit Ethernet is a great way to do it. However, mo... - https://hackaday.com/2020/11/26/tiny-ethernet-routers-now-available-in-gigabit-speeds/ #ethernetswitch #networkhacks #ethernet #switch

DSL is Barely Hanging on the Line as Telcos Stop Selling New Service - Are you reading this over AT&T DSL right now? If so, you might have to upgrade or go shopping fo... - https://hackaday.com/2020/10/29/dsl-is-barely-hanging-on-the-line-as-telcos-stop-selling-new-service/ #asymmetricdigitalsubscriberline #digitalsubscriberline #hackadaycolumns #networkhacks #darkcopper #interest #rants #dslam #news #asy #dsl

ESP8266 Upgrade Gives IKEA LEDs UDP Superpowers - It can be difficult to resist the impulse buy. You see something interesting, the price is right, an... more: https://hackaday.com/2019/05/27/esp8266-upgrade-gives-ikea-leds-udp-superpowers/ #microcontrollers #voltageregulator #networkhacks #ledlighting #ledhacks #esp-03 #mosfet #ikea #udp