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How to configure a Firewalla Gold Plus and TP Link SG2428P
This guide outlines the steps to install and configure a Firewalla Gold Plus, an Omada OC200 controller, and a TP-Link SG2428P switch. Additionally, it details how to change the default Omada management LAN to a custom VLAN. Note: Use the Omada app on a PC or iPad for configuration, as the phone version lacks certain…
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How to Install HACS in Home Assistant
The Home Assistant Community Store (HACS) allows users to download custom add-ons, integrations, themes, elements, and more for Home Assistant. Install HACS on Supervised Home Assistant Server (HASSOS) If anything goes wrong, you will be taken back to the configuration setup screen, where you can continue to set up HACS.
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How to install WordPress
There are a number of ways that WordPress can be installed. I’m a big fan of making use of automated tools where they are available. I work for a company called Clook (if you need reliable web or email hosting give them a try). All their web hosting services have a useful tool called WordPress…
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How to install Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi
Why Home Assistant I chose to use Home Assistant as the brains behind my smart home system for a number of reasons. It’s lower in cost than a lot of commercial systems. I had for example looked at Homey which is £399 in the UK (as of 14/04/23). I’m a huge fan of open source,…