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Alta Labs Route 10 adds dynamic routing
Add support for BGP and OSPF routing via frr (Settings->Networks->Routes->Dynamic Routing
How an Internet Exchange Can Increase Cybersecurity
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
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
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
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.
Are you a network engineer? Do you have one of these in your toolkit?
Do you work with fiber optic cables? You should have one of these loopback testers in your toolkit. https://amzn.to/4nDi4hx Get one today. You will thank yourself later. What does it do?https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kevinnanns_a-loopback-plug-is-a-cheap-and-effective-ugcPost-7371893483600793600-T57
Why Antenna Gain Matters in Wireless Networking
When we talk about antennas in wireless networking, the conversation often drifts toward frequency, coverage, and line of sight. However, one key factor can significantly impact your link quality: antenna gain.
My first Video look at the ALG site Monitor
The Site Monitor is a monitoring and security module developed with the aim of providing accurate information through the Web server and SNMP-V2 protocol. Its versatility is one of its highlights, allowing seamless integration with a variety of leading market management software, such as Zabbix, Grafana, LibreNMS, The Dude, among other systems.
SFP+ switch coming from Alta Labs
Be on the lookout for this 12 SFP+ ports in a smaller form factor from Alta Labs. Might be something the tower folks have been looking for. Just saying