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If you are an ISP, run your own DNS resolvers

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: This is especially important in high-latency networks such as in the 3rd world or some Fixed Wireless networks Conclusion While leveraging third-party DNS services like Google or Cloudflare offers a plug-and-play solution for ISPs, in the long run, it might be more beneficial...

Thirty Days with the AP6 Pro from Alta Labs Inc.

My Thirty Days with the AP6 Pro Wireless access point from Alta Labs Inc. AP6 Pro likes and features I find helpful. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will have seen some first looks I posted of the new Alta Labs WiFi access points. I don’t do unboxing videos. There are several videos on YouTube if you want to see such things. They do it better than I can, so why reinvent the wheel. What I want to write...

September 8, 2023 by j2sw Equipment Reviews Wireless 0

Some random wireless Internet photos from the years Part 1

Thought it was time to post some photos of Wireless Internet in action. From Mimosa to Baicells. We also have some fantastic tower shots. Discover the hidden infrastructure that enables wireless internet to thrive, from towering cell towers to intricate network setups. Our visual narrative unveils the unseen threads that connect us in a borderless digital landscape.

August 8, 2023 by j2sw Equipment equipment Tower Wireless Wireless WISP xISP

Mikrotik RotuerOS 7.8RC1 is out

What’s new in 7.8rc1 (2023-Feb-08 20:03): Changes in this release: !) storage – added new “rose-storage” package support for extended disk management and monitoring functionality (ARM, ARM64, Tile and x86) (CLI only);*) bridge – fixed DHCP packet flow when using DHCP snooping, HW offloading and “use-ip-firewall”;*) bridge – fixed possible DHCP packet corruption when using DHCP snooping;*) certificate – fixed certificate import (introduced in v7.8beta2);*) console – added “as-string” parameter to the “:execute” command;*) lte – improved stability for R11e-LTE6, skip connection reset...

February 10, 2023 by j2sw Mikrotik xISP

Choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Having reliable and fast internet access is essential for the success of any business in today’s digital age. Whether you’re using the internet for email, cloud computing, or online transactions, having a high-quality internet connection is crucial for productivity and success. However, with so many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) available, choosing the right one for your business can be a challenging task. Here are some key factors to consider when selecting an ISP for your business: In conclusion, choosing the right ISP for...

February 10, 2023 by j2sw Tips xISP

ISPs new years resolutions 2023 edition

If you are an ISP, you should do the following this year. If you need help doing any of this, I have some time available on a consulting basis to help. Reach out to me here. I have a special going on for hours of time. These are extremely limited, though.

January 2, 2023 by j2sw Site News xISP

ARIN consulting package end-of-the-year special

From now until the end of the year, I am running the following consulting package, including the following ARIN services. -Helping you set up your organization within ARIN-Helping you set up your Point of Contact (POC) records-Getting your own ASN-Getting an IPV6 allocation-Generating RPKI and ROA for up to 10 IP blocks (V4 and V6)-Creating route registry entries for 1 ASN and up to 10 IP blocks-Creating a PeeringDB entry and linking that to your route registry-Setting up your IP blocks to point...

November 21, 2022 by j2sw news xISP

DNS in ISP networks and why you should care

If you are not familiar with how DNS works, please go and read this article and watch the accompanying video. In this article we will talk about the different types of DNS servers an ISP will encounter and the design considerations of implementing them into your network. Let’s jump into the three types. Cache servers local DNS (LDNS) servers authoritative DNS (ADNS) servers, of which the Root and Top Level Domain (gTLD) servers are special cases Let’s go into detail on what each...

February 6, 2022 by j2sw equipment Networking Servers WISP xISP

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 been an owner/operator/stakeholder in several ISPs since 2000. Some of these ventures have been self-funded, while partners funded others. This history has given me a unique perspective many others have not been able to experience. Most of the ISP operators I have worked...

February 6, 2022 by j2sw Technology Tips WISP xISP