This video is part 1 of my upcoming Home Office /Small Office Network upgrade. In this first part, I review how I have my Network configured today with Consumer network equipment, with it's limitations. In upcoming parts of this series I will be deploying professional level equipment that will bring my network to a more secure and manageable next level. This video shows where I am today. Thanks for watching. Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video) 0:00 Introduction to Upgrading a Home / Office Network, part 1 1:08 The Current Network Topology 3:20 Understanding 'Private Address Ranges' 4:47 Defining TCP/IP version 4 Address Octets 5:36 TCP/IP Subnet Masks Concepts, Limitations & Variations 8:25 Expanding Local Address ranges using modified subnet masking 10:43 TCP/IP Address Range Organization to Improve Usability/Security 13:50 An improved Topology that employs TCP/IP Address Organization 15:11 A Common Network Topology using Expanded TCP/IP Addresses 16:34 Conclusion of Upgrading a Home / Office Network, part 1 Note: I have NOT received any sponsorship for using the products shown in this video, however as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, when these links are used: Route10 | 10 Gig Multi-WAN Router | High-Performance Qualcomm Quad-Core Hardware-Accelerated VPN Router | 2 10 Gbps SFP+ and 4 2.5 Gbps Ports | Real-Time Stats | Load Balancing | 40W PoE+ https://amzn.to/4iELh9Y Ubiquity Cloud Gateway Max UCG-Max-NS | Compact 2.5G Cloud Gateway, 30+ Device Support, 2.3 Gbps IPS Routing https://amzn.to/4iEW5F3 Please subscribe to my Channel, and click ‘Like’, if you find this video useful. I will endeavor to answer any and all questions posted for any of my videos as quickly as I possibly can. If you have any questions or suggestions, I can be reached on Email at: PE4Doers@gmail.com , or on Twitter (X) @PE4Doers, or Instagram @PE4Doers. Or on a more professional basis, through LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrrivera/ #Network #NetTopology #PE4Doers