Understanding Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) in BGP
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?
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ALL (Alta Labs Live) – Jan 15th at 1PM ET – 2025 Roadmap & Route10
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 Route10 features to come. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A. https://streamyard.com/watch/UuBpHkhghv2x
Guest Post: Amplify Authority to Grow Your Business with Podcasts
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.
Troubelshooting home Internet router issues. A quick guide
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 the customer for more details. Many times what is the problem is not really what … Read more
Just watching things scroll by as they upgrade
Doing an Ubuntu on a Microsoft Cache for Fiber Data Internet Exchange (FD-IX). Nothing exciting, just following directions by people smarter than myself.
Cambium ePMP Software Release 5.9.1 is now available
https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/t/epmp-software-release-5-9-1-is-now-available/102770 Supported Platforms
How Does TCAM Work in Routers?
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 for various functions. These rules are typically derived from: Steps for TCAM Lookup: Why Do … Read more
How Route Servers Work on an Internet Exchange Point (IXP)
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 multiple networks. Here’s an overview of how route servers work and why they are vital … Read more
Geek Book- Bandwidth: The Untold Story
For the first time, Caruso pulls back the curtain in Bandwidth, a no-holds-barred memoir that celebrates the pioneers who invented the Internet’s early backbones, the renegades who lit the fiber revolution, the antics that caused it to all come crashing down, and the new wave of entrepreneurs who rose the industry back from its ashes. With … Read more
Rack Studs Amazon Black Friday Deal
For anyone mounting gear in data center racks, these things are awesome! Save your fingers. No more cuts from sharp metal. Right now, Amazon has a Black Friday deal on a 100-pack. This will allow you to easily mount 25 pieces of gear in your cabinet. 100 Pack https://amzn.to/4fIA9Y7 If you have not tried these … Read more