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Practical know-how from 20+ years on Mallorca, explained clearly. Search a topic or browse by category.

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Networks

22 articles

WiFi, fiber, cabling, switches and everything that keeps your network stable.

  • Retrofitting Network Cable: Is It Worth It?
  • Fiber Types: OM1 to OM5, OS1/OS2, G.652.D and G.657
  • Fiber Optic Color Codes: Fiber Order Explained Simply
  • GPON and XGS-PON: What’s Behind Your Fiber Connection?
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Ubiquiti UniFi gear: cloud gateway, PoE switch and access point on a table

UniFi / Ubiquiti

14 articles

Planning, configuring and running Ubiquiti UniFi the right way.

  • What Is UniFi? Apps, Devices and Costs Explained
  • WireGuard MTU: 1420, 1380 or 1280? The Right Values
  • UniFi Cloud Gateway: Remote Management and What Happens to Your Data
  • Cloud Key, Dream Machine or Self-Hosted: Where Does the UniFi Controller Run?
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Internet Security

13 articles

VPN, geoblocking, IPv6 and staying safe online.

  • Password Manager: Why You Need One and Why We Recommend 1Password
  • Starlink on Mallorca: Finally Fast Internet, Even at the Finca
  • Geoblocking: why you cannot see some content online
  • Improving Movistar Fiber: Why Bridge Mode Often Fails
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Web Hosting

15 articles

Web hosting, domains, Plesk, KIS customer account, invoices & contracts.

  • How do I access my Plesk directory?
  • Automatic domain renewal
  • Cancel a domain
  • How can I change my password?
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Mail Hosting

7 articles

Create mailboxes and set them up in Outlook, Apple Mail & co.

  • Are your emails landing in spam? The new JumpIT Email Check shows you in seconds
  • How do I create an email address on my web server?
  • Test or change your email password
  • Email and webmail suddenly blocked? What's behind the IP ban (fail2ban)
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Service & Practice

1 articles

Tips, processes and answers around our on-site work.

  • portal.jumpit.eu: how to use your personal customer area
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