Adjacentnode, by Kevin Nanns
Networking, explained. Let's make it fun.
Networking can look complicated when people over-engineer it or get lost in the details. It does not have to feel that way.
Learn how networks work, break things safely, fix them, and have some fun along the way. 678K+ people follow across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Discord.
Get the Weekly PacketInteractive site map
Route through the site like a network.
Hover a router to read the interface config. Click it to jump to that section of AdjacentNode.
Real networking, without the overthinking
I make networking, security, and infrastructure easier to understand without making it boring.
Networking can be complicated. It can also be interesting, hands-on, and fun. If you want to understand how networks work or break into this industry, you're in the right place.
Explore Channels
Network architect
Practical infrastructure experience, explained without making it harder than it needs to be.
Routing and switching
Practical explanations of VLANs, routing, cabling, Wi-Fi, and troubleshooting habits.
IT career path
Help for people moving from studying to useful labs, interviews, and first roles.
15+ years in IT
Help desk, infrastructure, network engineering, and the parts people overcomplicate.
Get the weekly breakdown
Every week I break down one networking concept, career lesson, or tech story worth paying attention to.
- Production failures
- Career, no cosplay
- Lab ideas, no rack
- Plain-English outages
Recent Posts
My 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.
9 min read
Jun 17, 2026
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.
8 min read
May 27, 2026
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.
6 min read
Apr 22, 2026
Some explainers travel
High-performing explainers, kept in context
2.5M
TikTok
cookie explainer views
908K
TikTok
home Wi-Fi explainer views
118.9K
Wi-Fi privacy explainer views
For sponsors and technical teams
Reach IT people without fake hype.
Adjacentnode connects brands with network engineers, IT pros, homelab builders, and technical buyers through practical content people actually trust.
- Sponsored short-form explainers
- Product education that respects the audience
- Technical demos and creator-led campaigns
- Audience: networking, IT, security, homelab