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Some Old school wireless photos

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date January 1, 2025

Most of these photos are 2008 and before.

  • Categories Packets Down Newsletter

Packets Down Range #33: The 2025 Conference and show edition

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 27, 2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from me. I have been working feverishly on new blog posts since Thanksgiving. I have the first 3 weeks of January scheduled for a blog post a day. As part of this, I have amassed …

  • Categories Network Operations

Understanding Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) in BGP

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 27, 2024

A critical component of BGP’s functionality is the Autonomous System Number (ASN). But what exactly is an ASN, and why is it so important?

  • Categories Technology & Industry Commentary

ALL (Alta Labs Live) – Jan 15th at 1PM ET – 2025 Roadmap & Route10

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 24, 2024

Join hosts Chase Harrison (CEO of Alta Labs) and Jeff Hansen (CTO of Alta Labs) for our next ALL (Alta Labs Live) stream. They will discuss Alta Labs 2025 road map including new product releases, the latest Route10 features, and …

  • Categories Network Engineering Resources

What’s in the box? Cambium RV22

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 24, 2024

Some photos of the Cambium RV22.

  • Categories Technology & Industry Commentary

Guest Post: Amplify Authority to Grow Your Business with Podcasts

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 19, 2024

With strategic planning and execution, podcasts can significantly enhance your visibility and authority. Today, Justin Wilson will explore the essential steps you need to take to harness the power of podcasts for your business’s advantage.

  • Categories Network Operations

Troubelshooting home Internet router issues. A quick guide

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 11, 2024

Here are some steps to solve a customer’s home router slowness issue. I have found over the years 90+% of customer issues can be traced to the router at their home or location. 1. Diagnose the Problem Start by asking …

  • Categories Network Operations

Just watching things scroll by as they upgrade

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 10, 2024

Doing an Ubuntu on a Microsoft Cache for Fiber Data Internet Exchange (FD-IX). Nothing exciting, just following directions by people smarter than myself.

  • Categories Network Engineering Resources

Cambium ePMP Software Release 5.9.1 is now available

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 9, 2024

https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/epmp-software-release-5-9-1-is-now-available/102770 Supported Platforms

  • Categories Internet Architecture

How Does TCAM Work in Routers?

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 9, 2024

In a previous post, I asked if TCAM is still needed in modern routers. In this post, I will examine how TCAM works in routers and provide some more insight into TCAM. In a router, TCAM stores and processes rules …

  • Categories Network Operations

Random networking related photo from my camera roll

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 8, 2024
  • Categories Network Operations

How Route Servers Work on an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 5, 2024

In the world of Internet connectivity, Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) play a crucial role in facilitating efficient traffic exchange between networks. Within this ecosystem, route servers act as intermediaries to streamline the process of establishing connections, known as peering, between …

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