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Adding a Host to LibreNMS: A Step-by-Step Guide

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date January 18, 2025

This guide will walk you through the process of adding a host effectively, ensuring all relevant data is captured and presented clearly.

  • Categories Equipment Gear Tips Wireless Wireless

The Advantages of WPA3: The Next Level of Wi-Fi Security

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date January 17, 2025

As the demand for secure and reliable wireless networks grows, so does the need for advanced encryption standards. Enter Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3)—the latest and most secure Wi-Fi encryption protocol. Introduced in 2018, WPA3 is designed to address vulnerabilities …

  • Categories Equipment Gear Networking Technology Tips

Understanding Switch Trunk Ports: Cisco vs. Dell and Other Vendors

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date January 16, 2025

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 …

  • Categories Equipment Mikrotik Networking Tips

Securing MikroTik Routers with SSH Keys

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date January 10, 2025

This blog post walks you through the steps to configure SSH key-based authentication on MikroTik routers with practical examples.

  • Categories Equipment Mikrotik Tips

A Beginner’s Guide to Using MikroTik Torch for Network Traffic Analysis

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date January 9, 2025

MikroTik Torch is one of the most powerful and versatile tools included in MikroTik’s RouterOS for real-time traffic analysis. Whether you’re troubleshooting network issues, monitoring bandwidth usage, or identifying unusual traffic, Torch can help you gain deep insights into your …

  • Categories Equipment Tips xISP

Troubelshooting home Internet router issues. A quick guide

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date December 11, 2024

Here are some steps to solve a customer’s home router slowness issue. I have found over the years 90+% of customer issues can be traced to the router at their home or location. 1. Diagnose the Problem Start by asking …

  • Categories Tips xISP

Web-Page Content Tips for Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date November 17, 2023

I see many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) neglecting their websites. Old websites can mean lost sales for you. For many potential customers, your online presence might be their first interaction with you. Here are my top 16 tips for things …

  • Categories Cisco Equipment Tips

How to prepare for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date November 11, 2023

Before diving into the study strategies, it’s essential to grasp the fundamentals of the CCNA exam: Now, let’s explore a comprehensive study approach for success in the CCNA exam: Gather Study MaterialsAcquire the necessary study materials, including official Cisco CCNA …

  • Categories Equipment Mikrotik Tips xISP

Best Practices to secure Mikrotik routers.

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date November 10, 2023

This is a quick and simple post on how to get the most efficient and secure operation out of your Mikrotik router. If you follow these six principles, you will be on your way to a secure deployment.

  • Categories Guest Tech Topics Networking Tips Wireless WISP xISP

If you are an ISP, run your own DNS resolvers

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date September 20, 2023

Glenn Kelley has a great article on spinning up your own DNS resolvers. This is a critical piece of infrastructure if you are in internet Service Provider (ISP). https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/making-dns-server-your-network-uses-root-hints-glenn-kelley As Glenn writes. Here’s why ISPs should consider running their own: …

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