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Fun with Flipper zero and Marauder board

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date February 11, 2025

Key Features: -Wi-Fi Scanning and Monitoring-Packet Sniffing and Injection-Access Point Detection-Evill Portal-Beacon Spamming Design Files for the Case GitHub ESP32Marauder. Just about everything you want to know about the Marauder board.

  • Categories Equipment Technology Wireless

Half-Duplex vs. Full-Duplex Wireless Data Rates: What You Need to Know

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date January 29, 2025

In wireless communication, terms like half-duplex and full-duplex often come up when discussing data rates and network performance. These modes dictate how data is transmitted and received, affecting wireless networks’ speed, efficiency, and reliability. In this blog post, we’ll discuss …

  • Categories Gear Wireless Wireless

Understanding Modulation Rates in Wi-Fi: A Comprehensive Guide

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date January 25, 2025

In wireless networking, modulation rates play a pivotal role in determining the speed and efficiency of data transmission. Wi-Fi networks, which have become the backbone of modern connectivity, rely heavily on modulation techniques to ensure seamless communication. This blog talks …

  • 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 Tower Wireless WISP xISP

Getting the most out of your tower climbs

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date April 26, 2024

I have wanted to write this article for a while. When the topic is fresh in my mind, I am usually too tired from a day of climbing. By the time things get around, the lessons learned have escaped me. …

  • Categories Equipment Technology Wireless

What is different about WiFi6 compared to 802.11n

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date October 18, 2023

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. …

  • Categories equipment Equipment Wireless

What is WPA3 for wireless and why is it so good?

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date October 16, 2023

In our increasingly interconnected world, safeguarding our digital privacy is necessary. WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) is the next-generation wireless security protocol. WPA3 brings a host of enhancements over its predecessor, WPA2, ensuring that our wireless networks are more robust, …

  • Categories Wireless WISP

WISPAPALOOZA – look back over the years

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date October 3, 2023

As we come upon WISPAPALOOZA 2023, I thought it would be fun to share some photos from years of past. Enjoy this photo album.

  • 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: …

  • Categories Equipment Reviews Wireless

Thirty Days with the AP6 Pro from Alta Labs Inc.

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date September 8, 2023

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 …

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