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 …
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 …
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.
Ninjas and network admins
From my early youth, Ninjas have been a fascinating subject for me. They are what attracted me to my main hobby of collecting G.I. Joes. Movies like American Ninja, Ninja Magazine, and the 80’s Ninja craze fueled this passion. Several …
Patreon Edition of ISP news
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ISP consultants.How to hire and engage Part 1
I have been a consultant for the Internet Service Provider (ISP) space for the better part of my working life. I have dealt with the technical side of the field and some of the business and back end. I have …