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. …
WISPAMERICA 2024 Photos
WISPAMERICA 2024 was a testament to the industry’s commitment to innovation. From emerging startups to established industry giants, exhibitors showcased diverse cutting-edge solutions to revolutionize wireless connectivity. From next-generation hardware to groundbreaking software applications, every corner of the exhibit hall …
Some Old school wireless photos
Most of these photos are 2008 and before.
WISP tower random photos
I was going through some older hard drives and came across some of these photos of Baicells, Cambium and other gear on towers. These were installed for Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs). See below for those who don’t know what …
What is jitter in computer networking?
In a perfect network, data packets would arrive at consistent intervals. Jitter represents the inconsistency or variability in these arrival times. Jitter is usually measured in milliseconds (ms). Tools and network monitoring systems analyze packet arrival times to calculate jitter, …
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.
Quality Of Service (QOS) for Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
What is QoS? Quality of Service (QoS) is a set of techniques and mechanisms that ISPs use to manage and prioritize network traffic. It allows ISPs to allocate network resources in a way that ensures certain types of data or …
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: …
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 …
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 …