Homelab Network Setup

Use this skill to design a home or small-lab network that can grow without needing a full rebuild.

When to Use

• Planning a new home network or redesigning an ISP-router-only setup.
• Choosing gateway, switch, and access point roles.
• Designing IP ranges, DHCP scopes, static reservations, and DNS.
• Preparing for future VLANs, Pi-hole, NAS, lab servers, or VPN access.
• Troubleshooting a new network that has double NAT, unstable Wi-Fi, or changing server addresses.

How It Works

Start by separating device roles: