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OSPF, or Open Shortest Path First. OSPF is one of the most commonly used interior gateway protocols (IGPs) in enterprise and service provider networks. It’s fast, scalable, and supports complex topologies. Many WISPs use OSPF in their networks as well as other Service Providers.
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Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is a protocol that makes the Capitl I Internet run. It is the fundamental system that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and large networks use to exchange reachability information and ensure data finds its way across the complex web of networks making up the global Internet.
http://blog.j2sw.com/2019/05/13/cisco-flex-links/
Posted to the MTIN blog and pushed out to Apple and Google as well.
In IPv6, one of the most convenient features is SLAAC—Stateless Address Autoconfiguration. In this post, I will break down what SLAAC is, how it works, and when to use it
Here’s a Microwave Backhaul Troubleshooting Checklist suitable for field techs, NOC staff, or network engineers. It covers physical, configuration, environmental, and link-layer elements:
Here’s a comprehensive ISP POP Site Visit Technician Checklist tailored for field engineers visiting a Point of Presence (POP) site (not a customer premises). It includes your requested items plus standard best practices for professional documentation and operational verification:
MikroTik vs Cisco: How BGP Works on Each Platform When it comes to Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), both MikroTik and Cisco routers offer powerful capabilities to participate in dynamic interdomain routing. However, there are some significant differences in configuration syntax, defaults, feature sets, and operational behavior between the two platforms. Whether you’re migrating between them … Read more
If you’ve ever dug into the interface stats on a router or switch and seen a growing count of FCS errors or RX errors, you’re likely wondering: what do these mean—and should I be worried? The short answer: yes, you should investigate. These errors can indicate deeper issues in your network that may be causing … Read more
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