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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, authentication is one of the most fundamental aspects of protecting digital identities. While traditional password-based authentication has been the norm for decades, it’s increasingly proving insufficient against sophisticated cyber threats. This is where Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) steps in as a powerful tool to bolster security. Let’s delve into the … Read more
Originally Published in 2015So, I have a very heartwarming story today related to the WISP industry. So this started back in March. A client was having issues with a circuit. The transport provider had so many failures in troubleshooting the issue from the start. First, the tech from the transport company did not have the … Read more
I originally published this article in 2015. For years I have hung out with “Hams” and been interested in the technology. Guys like ka8jil, w9sn, w9smj, w9cjo, and w9abh have all interested me in ham radio. I remember many years ago, before cell signals were digital, I could pull up to a car and watch … Read more
I have wanted to write this article for a while. When the topic is fresh in my mind, I am usually too tired from a day of climbing. By the time things get around, the lessons learned have escaped me. So, after a day of being in the sun on a 150-foot monopole, I figured … Read more
Several of you have heard me discuss modular network design, which has five distinct advantages. 1. ScalableYou can upgrade pieces more easily than all-in-one devices. Upgrading a certain module for that big new client might mean the difference between being able to do it in 10 days instead of 30. 2. ResilientYou can avoid single … Read more
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As you become more familiar with Cisco Data Center terminology, you will encounter the term DCI. A DCI is a Data Center Interconnect. DCIs typically fall into three categories. Dark Fiber (CWDM/DWDM)MPLS Layer 2 VPN (VPWS/VPLS)MPLS Layer 3 VPN A DCI is basically a LAN extension over one of the above methods.
This is a great read (and well-put-together post) about undersea cables and their vital role in the Internet.https://www.theverge.com/c/24070570/internet-cables-undersea-deep-repair-ships
Like most geeks, I tend to upgrade my phone regularly. My last phone last me about 30 months. this phone upgrade was a pain. It’s not anyone’s fault except for my own. Here is why With smartphones, I have set a schedule of about every 3rd phone. I do not import any apps or data … Read more
Test results from a Tarana Wireless Remote Node (RN) to a Base Node (BN) using the internal Tarana Speedtest. 3GHZ CBRS Spectrum.
