Categories to tags
Over the next several weeks, I will convert some categories to Tags. I am doing this to streamline finding relevant content on this blog as well as my ability to quickly post items.
Celebrating a Merry ISP Network Christmas: Spreading Connectivity Cheer!
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and amidst the joyous festivities, let’s take a moment to celebrate the unsung heroes of our connected world—the ISPs (Internet Service Providers) who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our digital sleighs flying …
Alta Labs Poe Switch first look on j2Sw.com
My test switch form Alta labs has arrived. More posts coming soon. I am so excited I had to snap quick photo of it
A New website visits and page views record for j2sw.com
Thank you to all the folks who pay attention to my content. It’s numbers like this that motivate me to do bigger and better. I only ask you to consider being a Patreon supporter for $1 a month. It’s not …
Mikrotik Router OS 6.49.11 has been released
What’s new in 6.49.11 (2023-Dec-08 16:37): *) console – display “End-User License Agreement” prompt after configuration reset;*) defconf – use “WISP Bridge” default configuration mode for RBGrooveGA-52HPacn device;*) poe-out – improved “auto-on” mode for devices with single PoE-out port;*) pppoe-server …
The Day the Network Went Rogue: A Network Admin’s Day Off
Morning Mayhem: The day started innocently enough. The network admin, let’s call him Ned, declared a day off, believing the network to be in perfect harmony. Little did Ned know, the servers had other plans! Emails started pinging, alerts went …
Selecting a Data Center and what to look for
Selecting the right data center is a critical decision that impacts your business’s efficiency, reliability, and security. Conducting thorough research, visiting facilities, and engaging with providers directly can provide valuable insights to make an informed choice. The following is a …
Understanding what Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) is?
GPON is a type of passive optical network technology used to deliver high-speed internet, voice, and video services over fiber-optic connections. It is a point-to-multipoint access network that enables service providers to reach multiple customers using a single optical fiber. …
Ron, the router. No ordinary router. A funny story
Once upon a time, in a small suburban town, there was a router named Ron. Ron was no ordinary router; he was the most sophisticated, state-of-the-art piece of networking equipment that ever graced the quiet neighborhood. Now, Ron was known …
The Little Packet that could. A journey of a network packet through the Internet.
In the vast and interconnected landscape of the digital world, data packets are the unsung heroes that power our online experiences. These small, seemingly unremarkable data units are like the “Little Engine That Could,” tirelessly chugging along to ensure our …