OcNOS 6.3 GA is now available
From the folks at IP Infusion. We’d like to announce that OcNOS 6.3 GA is now available. We are introducing support for new hardware platforms and key software features for CSR, Aggregation, Data Center and Routed Optical Networking use cases. …
Alta Labs wireless access points AP6
My test units from Alta Labs showed up today. More info on these wifi6 access points coming soon. I wanted to get some photos of the boxes and a quick peek inside. I will be doing more posts on these …
Packets Down Range #23:Events, new backbone routes, data center fire
Patreon Edition is available here Data Center News •Databank starts construction on ATL4. . The colocation facility will feature 200,000 square feet of raised floor space and four megawatts of power. •Don’t let a tree cause an outage for your …
PDR #23: Patreon Edition. Python, BGP, ARIN51
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Packets Down Range #22:Databank, Bluebird, war over undersea cables
Data Center News •Databank completes a 24,000-square-foot expansion in SNA, which is in Irvine, California •More Data Centers coming to Ashburn. Both H5 and Edgecore announce new builds. Backbone and Fiber news •Cogent Earnings call on May 4th. •Bluebird Networks …
How does the Domain Name System (DNS) works?
Over the years, I have written articles on Domain Name System (DNS) and how and why you should do certain things. I came across this DNS graphic this morning. Image Credit: @Rapid_API As you can see, a never-before-seen DNS request …
Packets Down Range #21: CCIEs make mistakes, fiber expansions, Ham Radio code
The days are getting longer here in Indiana. This has meant the start of my long-awaited pole barn project. This has meant some long days, with my body being sore at the end of it. What do you geeks/nerds/type-a folks …
Connected America 2023 Dallas Photos
I recently attended the Connected America 2023 conference in Dallas, Texas. Here are some photos from that conference. It was a different mix of telecom industry folks. A nice break from many of the meetings I have been to.
Packets Down Range #20: Fixed wireless
This is a short one as I am traveling. I have started then next couple of Packets Down Range. These will be on time next week. Company News•State of Illinois is hiring for an assistant Director, Illinois Office of Broadband. …