Alta Labs: AP7-Pro 3.0k and AP6* 2.4k Released
AP7-Pro 3.0k and AP6* 2.4k Released
LibreQoS 2.2 is out
LibreQoS 2.2 ChangeLog LibreQoS 2.2: What Changed Since 2.1 LibreQoS 2.2 guides operators from a fresh install through admin creation, interface selection, network preview, and service startup in the browser. Operators can build topology visually, shape subscribers created from RADIUS sessions, and compare queued demand with traffic that actually crossed the wire. This changelog covers … Read more
Multi-Core Fiber: Several Optical Cores Inside One Strand
Multi-core fiber places several independent optical cores inside one standard 125-micron cladding. It increases channel density, but it also requires different connectors, splicing methods, and testing procedures.
Alta Labs AP7 Pro: Quick Look and First Impressions
I am getting back to recording some videos, and this time I am taking a quick look at the Alta Labs AP7 Pro. This is not meant to be a full review or performance test. I wanted to get the AP7 Pro on camera, show the hardware, and give everyone a closer look at the … Read more
Packets Down Range #42:Verizon, H5 tour, China ROAs
Rain Rain Rain. Indiana has been rained on this week. Things are flooded but the Internet still works! So fire up your terminal, and let’s head down range. Patreon Subscribers can view additional news here. It’s only $3 a month. It’s like buying me a Red Bull once a month. Interconnection & Data Center News•Inside … Read more
Newsletter Options Changing
I am in the process of converting all subscribers from Noption to the JetpackNewsletters. I apologize if you receive any duplicates. This will allow for more granular control over what you receive. More announcements coming soon.
Multi-Core Fiber and How It Is Used in Data Centers
If you work around data centers and high-density builds, you have probably heard the term “Multi-Core Fiber” thrown around. People use it in a few different ways. Sometimes, it means a new fiber trunk that comes into a cabinet as a single cable and breaks out into dozens or even hundreds of fibers. That setup … Read more
Using Cisco Prefix Lists Inside Route Maps for BGP Filtering
Prefix lists define which BGP routes match a policy. Route maps use those matches to permit routes, deny them, or change attributes such as local preference.
Unveiling the latest Sneaker in the J2 Line
I am excited to unveil the latest design in the J2 Tech clothing line. The Tower Sneaker. These custom shoes are handmade by master Italian craftsman from pristine Italian leather. Each designer pair is a one-of-a-kind, combining handcrafting tradition, quality and modern style for a product that’s perfectly Italian. High-top sneaker with a retro vibe … Read more
Troubleshooting Tarana Wireless Customer Connections
Troubleshooting Tarana wireless customer connections means looking at RSSI, SNR, modulation, retransmissions, latency, sector utilization, and trends together.
The Third App from J2sw: Prefix Advertisement Checker
A prefix can appear in the global BGP table and still have a routing problem. The route may originate from the wrong ASN. Its ROA may also authorize a shorter prefix but reject the advertised prefix length. Checking each part normally means pulling data from several routing tools. The J2SW Prefix Advertisement Checker, my 3rd … Read more