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Cambium Releases cnMaestro 5.2.4 (Cloud)

March 15, 2026December 30, 2025 by j2sw

The cnMaestro 5.2.4 release is packed with powerful new features designed to make your network faster, smarter, and easier to manage. The release introduces integration with Starlink devices via NSE. Additionally, this release brings support for new cnMatrix models EX3030RM-P and EX3052RM-P, a consolidated out-of-sync view, Wi-Fi AFC (XV3-4TN outdoor deployments only), device hostname bulk import/export, PMP Multiple Component Carrier, EasyPass onboarding APIs, cnMatrix tech-dump, and PON bulk rename.

Merry Christmas

March 15, 2026December 19, 2025 by j2sw

Alta Labs AP Firmware 2.2w is available

March 15, 2026December 12, 2025 by j2sw

Alta Labs AP Firmware 2.2w is available

Listen for Meaning, Not Just Words

March 15, 2026December 9, 2025 by j2sw

We like to think communication is simple. Someone talks. We hear the words. Message received.
Anyone who has worked on a team, managed a business, or solved problems with others knows it’s not that simple.

Why Every ISP Should Have a PeeringDB Listing, Even If They’re Not in a Data Center

March 15, 2026December 4, 2025 by j2sw

Many Internet service providers believe PeeringDB is just for networks in large data centers. That belief sticks around like an old patch cable at the bottom of a toolbox. The reality is simpler: every ISP should have a PeeringDB entry, even if you never set foot in a carrier hotel, IXP, or meet-me room. Your … Read more

Version 4.28 of Cambium QOE Released

March 16, 2026December 2, 2025 by j2sw

Version 4.28 of Cambium QOE Released

How can FD-IX (or any IXP) improve your network?

March 10, 2026November 24, 2025 by j2sw

how can FD-IX or any IXP help your network?

Alta Labs Route 10 adds dynamic routing

March 15, 2026November 19, 2025 by j2sw

Add support for BGP and OSPF routing via frr (Settings->Networks->Routes->Dynamic Routing

How an Internet Exchange Can Increase Cybersecurity

March 16, 2026October 7, 2025 by j2sw

When people talk about Internet Exchanges, they usually focus on performance, like lower latency, faster traffic, and cheaper bandwidth. That’s all true. But there’s another side that often gets overlooked: an IX can also make the Internet safer.

Packets Down Range #38: Tech topics, SpaceX, monitoring AS-Sets

March 15, 2026October 7, 2025 by j2sw

Hello fellow tech warriors, tinkerers, and trailblazers — welcome back to Packers Down Range, your go-to dispatch from the edge of the digital frontier. Whether you’re knee-deep in fiber splicing, tracking BGP flaps, or just catching up between tower climbs, this issue is packed with insight, tools, and a bit of opinionated wisdom to help … Read more

Understanding the BGP Origin Code Attribute

March 16, 2026September 22, 2025 by j2sw

When you check out a BGP route, you’ll notice several attributes that help routers decide which path to use. The Origin code is one of the simplest and is often overlooked

How Peering Can Speed Up Your Enterprise Applications

March 15, 2026September 22, 2025 by j2sw

When your enterprise runs applications that customers or employees rely on every day, speed matters. A slow app can mean lost productivity, frustrated users, and even lost revenue. One way enterprises can improve application performance is through peering.