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Effective network engineering is intentionally unobtrusive. When systems remain stable, support tickets are not generated. If routing functions correctly, inquiries are absent. When redundancy operates as intended, disruptions are imperceptible.
In this interview, Dan discusses how Preseem helps wireless and fiber operators worldwide improve network quality of experience and streamline operations. The conversation covers how AI is being integrated into customer support roles to help non-technical staff handle complex tasks more effectively. Dan shares insights on current market trends for 2026, emphasizing AI’s natural application … Read more
I recently wrote an article called “The Mess we call BGP. I received several questions about how I go about monitoring BGP and knowing how traffic flows. More importantly, to know when it goes wrong and how to deal with it. In this post, I will go over some of the philosophies, tools, and methods … Read more
Being a geek, I am always looking for new ways to improve my setup. Most of what I work on these days are ISP networks. Over the years, I have tried many different monitor setups. The latest iteration of my setup has replaced my 34″ Acer curved widescreen and a dell side car rotated 90 … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered how the capital I Internet actually works, you’re not alone! At its core, the Internet is a network of networks, and the way these networks connect has a big impact on the speed, cost, and reliability of our online lives. In this post, I’ll walk you through the basics of interconnection, … Read more
Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or just getting started, this post will walk you through the six most common MikroTik configuration errors and how to avoid them.
ISP engineers have traditionally been a “person of many hats”. There are many things that keep us up at night. Among them are some of the following.
When you run a network, you’ll hit this situation sooner or later. A customer buys a service, but the issue they are dealing with is not related to your network. It is theirs. But do you help them?
If AI can perform many tasks previously handled manually by engineers, do certifications still hold value? The answer depends on the original intent behind certifications.
I have distilled down many of the categories on this site to just a handful. This should help my readers find and keep track of topics. For a while I have used categories instead of tags. Its a by-product of using WordPress for over 15 years now. You don’t know what you don’t know. On … Read more
If VXLAN and EVPN are on your list to learn, here are some training courses for a great place to Start
I will be talking about some of these in more detail in later posts. These are some random photos of gear and of the ISPAmerica 2026 show in Atlanta Georgia.