Mikrotik releases Apple Mac native App
With the release of Mikrotik Winbox version 4 we now have a Mac native application. This looks the same as the Windows and Linux versions. Way to go, Mikrotik! https://mikrotik.com/download
New podcasts coming soon
Picked up something new to get back into the podcasts.
Alta labs network at a glance
A quick post about the Alta Labs network view front eh iPhone app.
Amazon Tech Deal: Portable power
With a 600W AC inverter, 268Wh LiFePO4 battery pack, and 9 outlets, this is perfect for Tower crews on the job site. Many times, these crews are in remote areas, so you don’t want to fire up a generator or even the on-site expresso machine to do some small charging. https://amzn.to/3XOtpSn
Amazon Prime Deal: Keep your stuff charged
If you are like me, you spend a lot of time in data centers. One challenge is keeping your phone charged. I like carrying a battery around so I don’t have to find outlets. https://amzn.to/4cBkhESINIU Portable Charger, Slimmest 10000mAh 5V/3A Power Bank, USB C in&out
LibreNMS new install and all devices were in warn
I recently installed LibreNMS for monitoring some LTE clients. These clients reboot every morning at 3am. This is important to know. When I added them, they all showed up in a warning state. Some google searches said this was due to the uptime default being 86,400 seconds. Libre has a FAQ that explains this as … Read more
/127s for IPv6 Point -To-Point links
/127’s for point-to-point links (RFC 6164) instead of /64’s https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc6164 [RFC4291] specifies that interface IDs for all unicast addresses, except those that start with the binary value 000, are required to be 64 bits long and to be constructed in Modified EUI-64 format. In addition, it defines the Subnet-Router anycast address, which is intended to … Read more
Two-Factor authentication trends for modern security
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, authentication is one of the most fundamental aspects of protecting digital identities. While traditional password-based authentication has been the norm for decades, it’s increasingly proving insufficient against sophisticated cyber threats. This is where Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) steps in as a powerful tool to bolster security. Let’s delve into the … Read more
Republish: Tales from the Data Center
Originally Published in 2015So, I have a very heartwarming story today related to the WISP industry. So this started back in March. A client was having issues with a circuit. The transport provider had so many failures in troubleshooting the issue from the start. First, the tech from the transport company did not have the … Read more
Republish: Journey into Ham Radio and DMR
I originally published this article in 2015. For years I have hung out with “Hams” and been interested in the technology. Guys like ka8jil, w9sn, w9smj, w9cjo, and w9abh have all interested me in ham radio. I remember many years ago, before cell signals were digital, I could pull up to a car and watch … Read more
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. So, after a day of being in the sun on a 150-foot monopole, I figured … Read more
Designing a modular network
Several of you have heard me discuss modular network design, which has five distinct advantages. 1. ScalableYou can upgrade pieces more easily than all-in-one devices. Upgrading a certain module for that big new client might mean the difference between being able to do it in 10 days instead of 30. 2. ResilientYou can avoid single … Read more