Understanding Switch Trunk Ports: Cisco vs. Dell and Other Vendors
In modern networking, switch trunk ports play a vital role in ensuring smooth communication across VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks). While the concept of a trunk port is consistent across networking vendors, the implementation details can vary. In this blog …
Atheral on the Unlicensed Podcast
In this episode of Unlicensed Podcast, we’re gonna take a deeper dive into VoIP solutions from Atheral LLC. Our guests are Daniel White and Veronica Perrin, who will tell their story of growing their business, what struggles they face and …
Just watching things scroll by as they upgrade
Doing an Ubuntu on a Microsoft Cache for Fiber Data Internet Exchange (FD-IX). Nothing exciting, just following directions by people smarter than myself.
Two-Factor authentication trends for modern security
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, authentication is one of the most fundamental aspects of protecting digital identities. While traditional password-based authentication has been the norm for decades, it’s increasingly proving insufficient against sophisticated cyber threats. This is where Two-Factor …
The Cloud Under the Sea article
This is a great read (and well-put-together post) about undersea cables and their vital role in the Internet.https://www.theverge.com/c/24070570/internet-cables-undersea-deep-repair-ships
A new phone is a pain..but not for the reason you think
Like most geeks, I tend to upgrade my phone regularly. My last phone last me about 30 months. this phone upgrade was a pain. It’s not anyone’s fault except for my own. Here is why With smartphones, I have set …
Understanding Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
Understanding DWDM Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) is a piece of modern networking technology revolutionizing how data is transmitted over optical fibers. Its ability to maximize fiber capacity, boost data transfer rates, and facilitate long-distance communication has become a fundamental …
What is N+2 Redundancy in terms of Data Center reliability?
N+2 redundancy is a design principle implemented in data centers to guarantee high availability and minimize the risk of service disruptions due to equipment failures or maintenance activities. At its core, the concept ensures that more resources are available than …
What is different about WiFi6 compared to 802.11n
Before diving into the comparison, it’s essential to understand the fundamentals of both WiFi 6 and 802.11n. I have chosen to start with N as I am finding this is many of the smaller to medium-sized networks I come across. …
New Year’s resolutions for network engineers
Why not start out the new year with some changes? Here is my list of things I see which could help. You can easily do the following twelve things in the next twelve months.