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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Understanding the 802.11ax Protocol: The Future of Wireless Connectivity
Wireless networking technology has evolved rapidly over the years, with each new standard improving speed, capacity, and efficiency. One of the most groundbreaking advancements in this realm is 802.11ax, also known as Wi-Fi 6. As the latest iteration in the …
Packets Down Range #32: Zero Net, Indiana gets $15 Million, Akamai
Fall and cold weather are rapidly approaching here in the Midwest. I have been away from PDR for too long. Lots of summer projects around the house, new trails in the woods, and working on the garage keep me from …