Packets Down Range #31: Hedge Podcast, Microsoft, Cisco, Arista.

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 …

Mikrotik RouterOS 7.14beta8 is out

https://librenms.icisky.net/dashboard/14 What’s new in 7.14beta8 (2024-Jan-22 21:07): !) rose-storage – moved SMB service in the RouterOS bundle;!) smb – removed legacy SMB service (replaced with newer and faster ROSE SMB service);*) bgp – allow to leak routes between local VRFs;*) …

What is Buffer Bloat in network switches?

What is Buffer Bloat? Buffer bloat refers to excessive data buffering within network devices such as routers or switches. These devices utilize buffers to hold incoming and outgoing data packets temporarily. However, when these buffers become overfilled due to congestion …

Demystifying Commonly Misused IT Terms

In the fast-paced realm of technology, jargon, and buzzwords often take center stage. Yet, amidst the whirlwind of innovation, some terms are misused or misunderstood, leading to confusion rather than clarity. Let’s untangle a few of these commonly misused IT …

DWDM C-Band and L-Band channels

In my continuing series on DWDM, we are talking about commonly accepted channels in DWDM C-Band and L-Band. In previous posts, I talked about what DWDM is and wavelengths. The chart below showcases the DWDM channel numbers and their respective …