homelab-network-setup
Practical home and homelab network planning for gateways, switches
by affaan-mFree
Description
homelab-network-setup is an agent skill from the ECC collection by affaan-m, listed on skills.sh. It helps plan a home or small-lab network that can grow without a full rebuild. It covers the roles of gateways, switches and access points, IP address ranges, DHCP scopes and static reservations, DNS, and cabling, along with the common mistakes beginners make. The skill starts by separating device roles before anything else is decided. It is used when planning a new home network or redesigning a setup that has only an ISP router, when choosing gateway, switch and access point roles, when designing address ranges and DNS, when preparing for future VLANs, Pi-hole, a NAS, lab servers or VPN access, and when troubleshooting problems such as double NAT, unstable Wi-Fi or server addresses that keep changing. A skill is a SKILL.md file of instructions that an AI agent loads when a task calls for it. It is free and open source, and the skills.sh listing shows all three security audits passing.…
Highlights
- Separates device roles first
- Gateway, switch and access point planning
- IP ranges, DHCP and static reservations
- Troubleshoots double NAT and unstable Wi-Fi
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homelab-network-setup FAQ
What does the homelab-network-setup skill do?
It helps design a home or small-lab network with clear device roles, IP plans, DHCP, DNS and room to grow.
Who is it for?
People planning a new home network or moving beyond an ISP router-only setup.
What problems does it help with?
Double NAT, unstable Wi-Fi, and server addresses that change, among others.
How do I install it?
Run: npx skills add https://github.com/affaan-m/ecc --skill homelab-network-setup
Is it free?
Yes. It is free and open source.
Are there security findings?
The skills.sh listing shows Gen Agent Trust Hub, Socket and Snyk all passing.
What are the best homelab-network-setup alternatives?
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