Kevin Nanns / Enterprise Network Architect
Let's figure outhow technology works.
Demystify technology and make learning it accessible to everyone. That's the goal, whether we're exploring how a device works, fixing a connection, or trying something in a lab.
- Packet captures
- Logs and settings
- Controlled tests
- Real devices and gear
Things worth figuring out
What's actually happening here?
- 01
How does data get from your computer to a website?
- 02
What are you agreeing to when you accept website cookies?
- 03
How do you figure out where a connection is failing?
- 04
What can you build and test in a home lab?
Learn it. Try it.
Try a change. See what happens.
A lab is a setup for trying things out. Follow the data between two devices, change one setting, and compare the results. I explain what we're looking at and what it tells us.
Recent work
Videos and field notes
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Don't Plug In That Fiber Until You Watch This
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Why your internet used to scream at you
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01My Favorite Network Engineer Interview Question
A good networking interview question should show how someone thinks, not just whether they memorized a command. This enterprise design prompt does exactly that.
The CCNA Is Changing in 2027. Here Is What Actually Matters.
Cisco is updating the CCNA 200-301 exam in February 2027. AI is the headline, but the more important shift is practical troubleshooting.
Hiding Your WiFi Network Doesn't Actually Hide It
That 'hide network' checkbox feels like locking a door. It isn't. Here's what actually happens when you hide your SSID and why it doesn't protect you from anything.
About Kevin
I'm Kevin.
I'm a Network Architect, a podcast co-host, and one giant tech nerd. You might know me as @adjacentnode.
Networking is where I have the most experience. I share what I've learned from the job and explore other technology too, with explanations you can follow and ideas you can try.
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Free resources
Keep these open while you work.
Cheat sheets, guides, checklists, packet filters, and lab references. No email gate. Open what you need and get back to the problem.
- Learn the basics
- Troubleshoot something
- Build a lab
- Find a quick reference
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Show me what your product helps someone do. If it fits people who enjoy technology and I can use, test, and explain it honestly, we should talk.
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