QoE Solutions for ISPs: Enhancing Subscriber Experience Through optimized Networks
Let’s take a look at some of the leading QoE solutions designed for ISPs and network operators, ranging from commercial platforms to open-source tools.
Network Operations
Internet Service provider topics, Network operations, and other topics. Some topics include Mikrotik, Cisco, Arista and other configurations.
My Top Tools for Network Administrators Using Mac and Homebrew
Whether you’re troubleshooting BGP sessions, scanning subnets, or verifying DNS propagation, these Homebrew-accessible tools can save you time, boost productivity, and make you look like the network wizard you are.
Why ISP-Specific Training is Critical to…well duh…ISPs. Part 1
ISP-specific training focuses on the unique challenges and technologies Internet Service Providers face. Unlike general networking or CompTIA-style certifications, this type of training zeroes in on real-world field scenarios
How BFD Can Help Your Network (and Where It Might Hurt)
BFD is a protocol designed to rapidly detect link or path failures between two forwarding engines. It operates independently of routing protocols but works in conjunction with them to improve failure detection and response times.
Exploring the wireless Hardware Behind Cambium Networks
Cambium Networks offers a broad and powerful hardware portfolio—from fixed wireless radios to enterprise Wi‑Fi and switches—all seamlessly managed via their cnMaestro and XMS platforms
How OSPF Works: A Deep Dive into One of Networking’s Core Protocols
OSPF, or Open Shortest Path First. OSPF is one of the most commonly used interior gateway protocols (IGPs) in enterprise and service provider networks. It’s fast, scalable, and supports complex topologies. Many WISPs use OSPF in their networks as well as other Service Providers.
Audio Version: Border Gateway Protocol (BGP): How the Internet’s Routing Protocol Works
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Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is a protocol that makes the Capitl I Internet run. It is the fundamental system that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and large networks use to exchange reachability information and ensure data finds its way across the complex web of networks making up the global Internet.
Cisco Flex links on blog.j2sw.com
http://blog.j2sw.com/2019/05/13/cisco-flex-links/
Title: What is SLAAC in IPv6? A Guide to Stateless Address Autoconfiguration
In IPv6, one of the most convenient features is SLAAC—Stateless Address Autoconfiguration. In this post, I will break down what SLAAC is, how it works, and when to use it
Microwave Backhaul Troubleshooting Checklist Version 1.5
Here’s a Microwave Backhaul Troubleshooting Checklist suitable for field techs, NOC staff, or network engineers. It covers physical, configuration, environmental, and link-layer elements:
ISP POP Site Visit Technician Checklist Template Version 2.0
Here’s a comprehensive ISP POP Site Visit Technician Checklist tailored for field engineers visiting a Point of Presence (POP) site (not a customer premises). It includes your requested items plus standard best practices for professional documentation and operational verification:
MikroTik vs Cisco: How BGP varies between platforms. The 10,000 foot view
MikroTik vs Cisco: How BGP Works on Each Platform When it comes to Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), both MikroTik and Cisco routers offer powerful capabilities to participate in dynamic interdomain routing. However, there are some significant differences in configuration syntax, defaults, feature sets, and operational behavior between the two platforms. Whether you’re migrating between them … Read more