Author: Jerico

  • Setting up a PoE-powered PoE Switch

    Setting up a PoE-powered PoE Switch

    I only have a single Ethernet cable running across the ceiling from our main switch, and it’s difficult to run another one for an additional access point. This device helps my situation. It’s a switch that is powered by PoE (802.3af/at). It can use up to 30 watts and can distribute 25 watts of power…

  • Flashing Xiaomi Router 4C with OpenWRT

    Flashing Xiaomi Router 4C with OpenWRT

    I’m very fond of Xiaomi products. They sell pleasing design at an affordable price. One example is their Xiaomi Router 4C. It’s a 2.4Ghz, 100M-only router that costs only around P500.00. While I like the hardware, I don’t feel secure using the default firmware. Fortunately, OpenWRT supports this router. It’s an open-source, community-driven firmware. My…

  • Setting up a journal

    Most of my hobbies are things I don’t have anyone to talk to about. I wasn’t sure where to put all my thoughts, so I decided to create a journal where I can write anything without any expectations—just record what I’ve done each day. Organization can come later. For today (actually, the past couple of…