Cambium Force 180 LEDs and what they mean
Do you have a Cambium Force 180 and want to know what the LED lights mean? This is handy for installers who don’t have a laptop or smart device handy. Green means power to the unit. Duh Huh?Ethernet means you …
Product Recommendation: Cyberpower Rackmount UPS
In my home, I have a network rack and some TVs throughout the house. One of the ways to protect these items is with a Uniteruuptale Power Supply (UPS). As with anything, you can go crazy. Generators, battery banks, etc. …
The Unsung Hero: The Importance of a Good Home Router
Over the years, one thing in the Internet Service Provider (ISP) space that has become apparent is a good home or office router can make a huge difference in your Internet experience. I would say ninety-plus percent of customer issues …
Some random wireless Internet photos from the years Part 1
Thought it was time to post some photos of Wireless Internet in action. From Mimosa to Baicells. We also have some fantastic tower shots. Discover the hidden infrastructure that enables wireless internet to thrive, from towering cell towers to intricate …
Internet Service Providers, latency, customers, and how it all fits together
I have noticed a trend regarding customers and latency in the Internet Service Provider (ISP) world. Those in the industry know all about customers and speed tests. Love or hate them, the speed test is a way of life for …
Understanding what is Ethernet Virtual Private Network ( EVPN )
Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN) is designed to provide scalable and efficient data center interconnectivity. Built upon the foundation of traditional Ethernet, EVPN incorporates the best features of layer 2 and layer 3 protocols to create a flexible and secure …
Mikrotik Back to Home feature in RouterOS7
Back To Home is a convenience feature that configures your device for secure VPN access from anywhere in the world to your router and your network, even if your router does not have a public IP address, is behind NAT …
Mikrotik V7 removing a bad static route via command line
Recently I fat-fingered a route in a Version 7 Mikrotik router. As a result, I was kicked out and could not connect via winbox. The router was still up, but I could not route to it. I was able to …
Why network admins are weird Part 1
The next time you think your friend, significant other, or neighbor is weird, they might be a network admin. Here are some reasons to have caused this.
Rookie network mistake this morning, and musings
Over the past few years, I have been trying to train myself out of First Responder mode and into the ability to take a step back and evaluate the situation when it comes to network outages. Being in the ISP …
Using HomeBrew to install Mikrotik Winbox for m2 Mac
I recently upgraded to an Apple Macbook m2 from my intel based Mac. One thing I use regularly is Winbox. In order to install Winbox on an Apple Silicon Mac you simply need to follow these steps. The window resizing …
Alta Labs Wireless App and Cloud
In a previous post, I gave you a first look a the Alta Labs AP6 Wireless access point. today, we have a quick look a the APP. A more comprehensive post is coming soon. For now, you can get a …