Network troubleshooting tools
Recently, there was a thread on the NANOG list asking what were somne favorite network troubleshooting tools. I have taken many of these tools and created the following list. http://ping.pe/Simple pingport and dig commands https://mtr.sh/BGP Looking glass https://perfops.net/mtr-from-worldTraceroute from various …
OpenVPN, rooter project, and Mikrotik
Tutorial on Using The Rooter project to establish an OpenVPN connection to a Mikrotik router.
Mikrotik LTE stats using AT&T
Mikrotik RBSXTR running RouterOS 6.46.6 on an AT&T sim card. Upload stats were in the 10-15 meg range.
Rack Studs series II
Gonna try these out for mounting equipment in a rack with square holes. www.rackstuds.com
PTP Backhaul Complete link kit #1
I have been asked a few times on what I would pick for a PTP link. here is what I would recommend as option #1. You can use the RF Elements link planner to judge how far you can go. …
How many customers on an ap? wrong question
Several years ago, I did an article on How many customers can I fit on an AP? I figured with the introduction of MU-MIMO and other things, it was time for an update. Several concepts still apply, but we now …
Cambium cnMatric switch web overview
A quick run-through of the cnMatrix Web interface from Cambium Networks.
Quick look at Cambium cnMatrix switch console
A quick look at the console interface of a Cambium cnMatrix switch
Gamma Electronics releases RPSMA cold shrink
Designed specifically for RPSMA connectors the Gamma SDL-SMA-60 is the smallest version of silicone Cold Shrink you’ll find anywhere. Starting at just over a half-inch the SDL-SMA-60 shrinks down to 0.17 inches. https://www.gammaelectronics.net/cold-shrink-for-rpsma/
UBNT Unifi upgrade issues
Recently my best friend installed some unifi access points in his home. We had ordered a 60W unifi switch, a couple of AP-LR, and a couple of AC-Lites. These were ordered and sat for several months until we could get …