Network Guides (Ireland) — Wi-Fi, DNS, Ethernet, and 5G tips for smooth, lawful streaming. Ireland-specific, brand-safe advice (no geo-bypass, no channel lists).
Network · DNS
DNS for privacy & stability (no VPN) — Ireland
Router-level DoH/DoT basics, clear limits (no geo-bypass), and IE-specific tips.
·~5 min read
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DoH/DoTPrivacy
Wi-Fi · Channels
Which 5 GHz channels to use in Ireland?
Non-DFS 36/40/44/48 for match-day stability; when to test DFS 100+ and how to revert.
·~5 min read
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Non-DFS40 MHz
Wi-Fi · Mesh
Mesh Wi-Fi in Irish semis/apartments
Real apartment layouts, pod placement, Ethernet backhaul tips; avoid over-meshing.
·~6 min read
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PodsBackhaul
Ethernet
Ethernet over powerline for streaming — Ireland
When EoP helps vs hurts; wiring tips for older houses; quick tests before match day.
·~5 min read
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EoPOld wiring
Router · Bridge
Virgin Media Hub — modem/bridge mode info
Pros/cons of bridge mode, double-NAT issues, and when to keep router mode for apps.
·~6 min read
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Bridge vs RouterNAT
Router · QoS
Vodafone IE — QoS presets for streaming apps
Simple QoS rules for TV MACs; when to avoid aggressive prioritisation.
·~5 min read
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QoSMAC match
5G · Home Broadband
Is 5G home broadband good enough for live sports?
Latency vs fibre, evening peaks, and a match-day checklist for Irish 5G.
·~6 min read
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LatencyPeaks
Wi-Fi · Interference
Dublin apartment Wi-Fi interference — quick fixes
2.4 vs 5 GHz, channel plan, placement, and neighbour overlap tips for apartments.
·~4 min read
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PlacementOverlap
Checklist
Match-day home network — 60-second checks
Ethernet first, then 5 GHz non-DFS, app refresh, and a quick test stream.
·~3 min read
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Ireland-specific, lawful use only. No channel lists or geo-bypass. Network content — not legal advice.
