Is your home lab network holding you back?

Many labs fail not because of servers or storage… but because of networking mistakes.

Mistake #1: Flat Networks

Running everything on a single network exposes your lab to security risks and poor performance.

Mistake #2: No DNS Redundancy

If your only DNS server fails, your entire home lab feels offline. Redundancy is critical.

Mistake #3: Exposing Services Online

Opening ports to the internet invites hackers. Use Tailscale, Cloudflare Tunnels, or WireGuard instead.

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