/127s for IPv6 Point -To-Point links

/127’s for point-to-point links (RFC 6164) instead of /64’s https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc6164 [RFC4291] specifies that interface IDs for all unicast addresses, except those that start with the binary value 000, are required to be 64 bits long and to be constructed in Modified EUI-64 format. In addition, it defines the Subnet-Router anycast address, which is intended to … Read more

Republish: Journey into Ham Radio and DMR

I originally published this article in 2015. For years I have hung out with “Hams” and been interested in the technology.  Guys like ka8jil, w9sn, w9smj, w9cjo, and w9abh have all interested me in ham radio. I remember many years ago, before cell signals were digital, I could pull up to a car and watch … Read more

Designing a modular network

cables of electronic devices

Several of you have heard me discuss modular network design, which has five distinct advantages. 1. ScalableYou can upgrade pieces more easily than all-in-one devices. Upgrading a certain module for that big new client might mean the difference between being able to do it in 10 days instead of 30. 2. ResilientYou can avoid single … Read more

Some random IpV6 tools

http://www.subnetonline.com/pages/ipv6-network-tools/online-ipv6-ping.phpIPV6 Ping tool http://www.subnetonline.com/pages/subnet-calculators/ipv6-subnet-calculator.phpIPV6 Subnet Calculator

DNSSEC Key Ceremony #27

Want to really geek out on one of the fundamental cornerstone of the Internet? Watch this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbzJgsXAW3o I can’t embed the video as they have turned off that feature.

WISP tower random photos

I was going through some older hard drives and came across some of these photos of Baicells, Cambium and other gear on towers. These were installed for Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs). See below for those who don’t know what a WISP is. A Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) is a telecommunications company that delivers … Read more

Mikrotik RouterOS 7.14beta8 is out

https://librenms.icisky.net/dashboard/14 What’s new in 7.14beta8 (2024-Jan-22 21:07): !) rose-storage – moved SMB service in the RouterOS bundle;!) smb – removed legacy SMB service (replaced with newer and faster ROSE SMB service);*) bgp – allow to leak routes between local VRFs;*) bth – added simple “Back To Home Users” manager under IP/Cloud menu;*) console – added … Read more

Unveiling the Versatile Applications of VXLAN in Modern Networking

close up photo of network switch

VXLAN, standing for Virtual Extensible LAN, offers many applications that cater to the evolving needs of modern networking paradigms. 1. Data Center Interconnectivity VXLAN plays a pivotal role in connecting geographically dispersed data centers. Encapsulating Layer 2 Ethernet frames within Layer 3 UDP packets facilitates seamless communication across disparate data center environments. This empowers businesses … Read more