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Internet Service provider topics, Network operations, and other topics. Some topics include Mikrotik, Cisco, Arista and other configurations.
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.
The following is a Template for creating a BGP session with both a v6 and a v4 peer in Mikrotik RouterOS v7. It costs $15 for Patreon subscribers or $20 for everyone else.