| name | homelab-network-context |
| description | Use when you need to understand the homelab's network topology, IP ranges, gateway, or DNS server locations. |
Homelab Network Context
Essential networking details for the homelab environment hosting the OKD cluster.
Instructions
- Use this skill to verify IP assignments and network boundaries.
- The homelab network is a private LAN, isolated from external Wi-Fi ranges.
- Refer to references/topology.md for a list of critical infrastructure IPs.
Gotchas
- Subnet Mask: Uses a
/16 CIDR (192.168.0.0/16), but specific usable range is 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.7.0.
- DHCP: The Nighthawk RAX10 router is the primary DHCP server.
- DNS Redirection: The router is configured to use the Pi-hole (
192.168.1.5) for all LAN DNS resolution.
- Isolation: This network is separate from the apartment Wi-Fi range (
172.16.0.0/12).
Procedures
Verifying Connectivity
- Ensure the target host is within the
192.168.1.x range for cluster operations.
- Check
192.168.1.1 for gateway reachability.