Accessing an XPON ONU SFP Stick's Web Interface through Omada Software Controller
When an XPON ONU SFP stick is plugged directly into a router, internet access can work while the ONU's management page remains unreachable. I use an
Homelab
How to Find Optimal MTU Size?
If web pages randomly hang, video calls stutter, or a VPN connects but nothing loads afterward, a mismatched MTU is one of the most common cause of these
Get Tuya Local Key Without Tuya IoT Cloud / Developer Portal
If you're using Home Assistant with LocalTuya, TuyaLocal, or another local Tuya integration, chances are you never had to manually find your device's local
Upgrade from Debian 12 (Bookworm) to Debian 13 (Trixie)
Debian 13 "Trixie" has been stable since August 2025. If you're still running Debian 12 "Bookworm", it's a great time
How to Set Up SSH Server on Rooted Android (LineageOS) Using Dropbear
Why Dropbear? Dropbear is a lightweight, standalone SSH server that works reliably on Android without system library dependencies. Meanwhile, the built-in OpenSSH sshd binary on LineageOS has
Bypass CGNAT Using WireGuard on a VPS for Full Remote HomeLab Access
If your home internet is behind CGNAT, you can't port-forward. That means no direct access to your HomeLab from outside. Here's how I
Bypass CGNAT Using WireGuard on a VPS With Omada Controller
If your home internet is behind CGNAT, you can't port-forward. Here's how to set up a WireGuard tunnel between your Omada Router (with/
How to Install Beszel Agent on Home Assistant : Step-by-Step Guide
If you're running Beszel Hub and want to monitor your Home Assistant system, this Home Assistant Beszel Agent add-on makes it easy. This guide covers
Reboot/Shutdown Linux Machines with Home Assistant (with Restricted SSH Access)
Automate Linux shutdowns and reboots securely with Home Assistant by creating a limited sudo user, configuring SSH keys, and adding command line switches.
Making Dumb Water Tank Monitor Smart for Home Assistant
If you have an old water tank monitor that only shows water levels through glowing lights, you can easily convert it into a smart device that reports to
Solar/Battery DC Energy Meter for Home Assistant
If you want to monitor your solar system's performance and track energy production in real-time, this guide will show you how to build a reliable
Install Plex on Raspberry Pi with Linux
1. Prerequisites * Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 (Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit recommended for Plex). * Basic knowledge of the terminal. * Optional: External storage for media files. 2. Install
Install Plex on Raspberry Pi using Docker
1. Prerequisites * Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 (Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit recommended for Plex). * Basic knowledge of the terminal. * Optional: External storage for media files. 2. Install
Install/Update Nginx to the latest stable version on Ubuntu
If you're using nginx on Ubuntu, you'll quickly discover that the default Ubuntu version bundled with the operating system is quite outdated. This implies
Upgrade Omada Software Controller (Ubuntu Server 22.04)
In this article, we'll only focus on upgrading an existing Omada Software Controller on Ubuntu Server. If you want to install it freshly, then check the