How BFD Can Help Your Network (and Where It Might Hurt)
BFD is a protocol designed to rapidly detect link or path failures between two forwarding engines. It operates independently of routing protocols but works in conjunction with them to improve failure detection and response times.
Exploring the wireless Hardware Behind Cambium Networks
Cambium Networks offers a broad and powerful hardware portfolio—from fixed wireless radios to enterprise Wi‑Fi and switches—all seamlessly managed via their cnMaestro and XMS platforms
How OSPF Works: A Deep Dive into One of Networking’s Core Protocols
OSPF, or Open Shortest Path First. OSPF is one of the most commonly used interior gateway protocols (IGPs) in enterprise and service provider networks. It’s fast, scalable, and supports complex topologies. Many WISPs use OSPF in their networks as well as other Service Providers.
Audio Version: Border Gateway Protocol (BGP): How the Internet’s Routing Protocol Works
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Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is a protocol that makes the Capitl I Internet run. It is the fundamental system that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and large networks use to exchange reachability information and ensure data finds its way across the complex web of networks making up the global Internet.
Cisco Flex links on blog.j2sw.com
http://blog.j2sw.com/2019/05/13/cisco-flex-links/
MUM 2019 Interview with JJ and Eric
Posted to the MTIN blog and pushed out to Apple and Google as well.
Title: What is SLAAC in IPv6? A Guide to Stateless Address Autoconfiguration
In IPv6, one of the most convenient features is SLAAC—Stateless Address Autoconfiguration. In this post, I will break down what SLAAC is, how it works, and when to use it
Microwave Backhaul Troubleshooting Checklist Version 1.5
Here’s a Microwave Backhaul Troubleshooting Checklist suitable for field techs, NOC staff, or network engineers. It covers physical, configuration, environmental, and link-layer elements:
ISP POP Site Visit Technician Checklist Template Version 2.0
Here’s a comprehensive ISP POP Site Visit Technician Checklist tailored for field engineers visiting a Point of Presence (POP) site (not a customer premises). It includes your requested items plus standard best practices for professional documentation and operational verification:
MikroTik vs Cisco: How BGP varies between platforms. The 10,000 foot view
MikroTik vs Cisco: How BGP Works on Each Platform When it comes to Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), both MikroTik and Cisco routers offer powerful capabilities to participate in dynamic interdomain routing. However, there are some significant differences in configuration syntax, …
Troubleshooting FCS and RX Errors: What They Mean and How to Fix Them on Your Network Gear
If you’ve ever dug into the interface stats on a router or switch and seen a growing count of FCS errors or RX errors, you’re likely wondering: what do these mean—and should I be worried? The short answer: yes, you …