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.
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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...
Continue reading...Cambium QOE traffic screenshots
Recently I have been using the QoE solution from Cambium Networks on some networks. This software allows for the prioritization and shaping of traffic on a service provider’s network. We will go into the workings of this in some later posts. Here are some screenshots.
Continue reading...LTE and PIM in WISP Deployments
Awhile back I did some articles on PIM in the WISP field The folks over at SitePro1 have put together a guide and products for defending against PIM.
Continue reading...KP Performance Link Budget Article
The folks over at KP Performance have released a short article on calculating link budget on wireless links.
Continue reading...Fiber link Loss Budgets
Fluke Networks has a nice video on Fiber link Loss
Continue reading...Harvestore WISP Install
Over the years many MidWestern WISPS have fashioned ways to use Harvestore silos for broadcast locations. With the help of one of our good clients, who did most of the work designing this, we were able to install a very solid structure on the top of a silo. Please note. These photos were taken before wiring and final touches were installed. The backhaul dishes all need tie-backs to help prevent them from twisting in the wind. This was the biggest thing not shown...
Continue reading...Some more Install photos
More Wireless Internet and Ham Radio photos from the archives. WISP installs.
Continue reading...Vintage Wireless Install Photos
Some various install photos over the years. Mainly wireless Internet but some ham radio and two-way stuff in here. Some of the quality isn’t so great due to the age of the photos.
Continue reading...Water Tower Install Photos
Some water tower install photos from the archives. These are mainly WISP antennas and equipment on various water towers.
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