Getting the most out of your tower climbs
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. …
What is different about WiFi6 compared to 802.11n
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. …
What is WPA3 for wireless and why is it so good?
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, …
WISPAPALOOZA – look back over the years
As we come upon WISPAPALOOZA 2023, I thought it would be fun to share some photos from years of past. Enjoy this photo album.
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: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.