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Internet Service provider topics, Network operations, and other topics. Some topics include Mikrotik, Cisco, Arista and other configurations.
If you have been around the Data Center world working on switches, you will have run into this at one point. A stuck SFP. If you have ran into this, the following article by Edge Optical Solutions will be of use. https://edgeoptic.com/kb_article/how-to-remove-a-stuck-sfp-module There is also a Reddit thread on this. Isn’t there always a Reddit … Read more
https://bufferbloat.libreqos.com What Each Phase Tests Baseline Your connection’s inherent latency when idle (measures base network quality) Download How much latency increases when downloading large files (simulates streaming, software updates) Upload How much latency increases when uploading data (simulates video calls, cloud backups) Bidirectional How much latency increases during simultaneous heavy download and upload (simulates real-world … Read more
Wireless signal fade happens when the radio signal drops in strength or quality. Distance, weather, interference, and physical obstructions all play a role. Even small changes matter. Water absorbs RF energy. Heat bends signals. Trees grow. The result is lower signal-to-noise ratio, higher error rates, and retries that pile up fast
I have written many times that ISPs should be running their own local recursive DNS servers. Today I am releasing this new version of my DNS recursive script for Ubuntu to the public.
Many Internet service providers believe PeeringDB is just for networks in large data centers. That belief sticks around like an old patch cable at the bottom of a toolbox. The reality is simpler: every ISP should have a PeeringDB entry, even if you never set foot in a carrier hotel, IXP, or meet-me room. Your … Read more
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.
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.
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.
When BEAD winners build new last-mile or middle-mile networks, connecting back to the global Internet is essential. Without a nearby exchange, that traffic may have to travel hundreds of miles to a major metro before reaching popular destinations like cloud providers, streaming platforms, or even local government websites. This detour adds latency, reduces performance, and increases costs.
Will your network work without IPV6? Yes it will Will your network function better with IPV6? You bet! Why?Less Nat issuesStreaming services prefer V6 over v4.Just a few reasons.
The term BOGON refers to any IP address prefix that should not be routable on the public internet.