Guides

• Verizon G3100: How to Configure the Router You Already Have - 2026

  Most guides tell you to replace the G3100. I kept mine — here's how it's configured, why it stays in the chain, and the failover use nobody writes about.

• I Had My NYC Condo Inspected for Structured Cabling — Here's What We Discussed

  Before a single wire gets run, I met with my AV installer to walk through the apartment. Concrete ceilings, sprinkler systems, and why the office gets Cat6A but the TVs don't.

• GoCoax MA2500D (MoCA 2.5) Review (2026): Real Speed Tests on My Home Network

  I assumed 800 Mbps on a speed test meant my MoCA setup was performing well. A Reddit commenter corrected me publicly. Here's what I actually measured when I tested it properly.

• How I'm Planning a 10GbE Home Network From Scratch (Before Moving In)

  A beginner's honest account of planning a 10 Gigabit Ethernet network before moving into a new condo — gear, cabling, conduit, and the questions to ask your installer.