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Product and software reviews as well as Certification topics, education resources for ISP-focused and network-focused readers. New Product launches
The Alta Labs Route10 includes dynamic routing support through FRRouting (FRR). This article walks through a complete BGP configuration example using private ASNs, a test prefix advertisement, inbound community tagging, and route filtering. It also covers where to access the FRR shell within the Route10 interface and how to verify that the BGP session is operating correctly.
1.5a Released on 06/03/2026 https://forum.alta.inc/t/route10-firmware-1-5a-released/6754
Mikrotik has added some new features to system…packages as far as updating goes. More info to come soon.
In this book, the character Sam visits a data center and learns about its facilities and operations. My primary aim is to convey information about the real infrastructure powering the modern Internet without making it boring or confusing.
From Cambium This email is to inform you that within the next ~24 hours, Cambium expects to release a new 25.0.1 as a replacement for 25.0. Cambium became aware of a longstanding issue for potential javascript execution on log pages. 25.0 was also discovered to have a bug with Technician level user access being allowed … Read more
In this interview, Dan discusses how Preseem helps wireless and fiber operators worldwide improve network quality of experience and streamline operations. The conversation covers how AI is being integrated into customer support roles to help non-technical staff handle complex tasks more effectively. Dan shares insights on current market trends for 2026, emphasizing AI’s natural application … Read more
PL stands for “Private Line.” It’s a Motorola trade name for what the industry calls CTCSS, which means Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System. In simple terms, a PL is a low-frequency tone your radio sends along with your voice.
The Alta Labs Route 10 is a clean, compact Route 10 built for people who care about throughput, simplicity, and not turning their rack into a space heater. Ten gig on tap, a tidy industrial design, and packaging that says “someone here sweats the details.”
The cnMaestro 5.2.4 release is packed with powerful new features designed to make your network faster, smarter, and easier to manage. The release introduces integration with Starlink devices via NSE. Additionally, this release brings support for new cnMatrix models EX3030RM-P and EX3052RM-P, a consolidated out-of-sync view, Wi-Fi AFC (XV3-4TN outdoor deployments only), device hostname bulk import/export, PMP Multiple Component Carrier, EasyPass onboarding APIs, cnMatrix tech-dump, and PON bulk rename.
Add support for BGP and OSPF routing via frr (Settings->Networks->Routes->Dynamic Routing
