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Cloudflare Internet speedtest

Check your internet speed with Cloudflare’s very own internet speed test. https://speed.cloudflare.com/

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.

January 17, 2022 by j2sw Cambium Equipment equipment Wireless WISP

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.

December 24, 2021 by j2sw equipment Equipment Gear LTE Wireless Wireless WISP

KP Performance Link Budget Article

The folks over at KP Performance have released a short article on calculating link budget on wireless links.

December 24, 2021 by j2sw equipment Equipment Gear Wireless Wireless WISP

What services should your ISP be providing?

As Internet Service has evolved so have the service offerings of Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Not too long ago the majority of ISPs were providing USENET feeds. If you remember those you have been at this for a long time. For those of you just getting started or wanting to do an evaluation on your network here are some thoughts on services you should or should not be providing. Let’s dive into the short list DNS – Must HaveYou should be running your...

November 14, 2021 by j2sw Gear Tools Wireless xISP

Yet another case for IPv6 for service providers

So recently I have been posting about the Cambium Networks QOE box I have been testing. After having this run for about a week I figured I would share this tidbit about usage. 55.39% of my traffic is IPV6 traffic. Most of this would be streaming traffic to various folks like NetFlix and Amazon and gaming traffic. My household consists of three people. No kids. Implement IPV6 now if you are a service provider and thank me later. https://blog.j2sw.com/networking/wisps-ipv6-is-the-answer-to-some-of-your-issues/ #packetsdownrange

November 9, 2021 by j2sw IPV6 Networking xISP

Fiber link Loss Budgets

Fluke Networks has a nice video on Fiber link Loss

October 20, 2021 by j2sw equipment Tools xISP

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...

September 3, 2021 by j2sw Equipment equipment Gear Tower Wireless WISP xISP