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When expanding or upgrading your network, you will likely come across two popular options: wireless mesh systems and dedicated access points. Each has advantages and limitations, making choosing between them a crucial decision. In this blog post, I will explore the key differences, benefits, and considerations of wireless mesh systems and dedicated access points to … Read more
This blog and j2sw.com will move to a new VM over the next few weeks. This is due to the increase in traffic. The server simply needs more resources. After moving to a new VM, I will be installing new hardware. If you experience any issues, they will be short-lived.
Before diving into the comparison, it’s essential to understand the fundamentals of both WiFi 6 and 802.11n. I have chosen to start with N as I am finding this is many of the smaller to medium-sized networks I come across. Many did not upgrade to 802.11AC because they have been waiting on WIFI6. Speed and … Read more
In our increasingly interconnected world, safeguarding our digital privacy is necessary. WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) is the next-generation wireless security protocol. WPA3 brings a host of enhancements over its predecessor, WPA2, ensuring that our wireless networks are more robust, resilient, and secure. In this blog post, I will go over the key benefits of … Read more
Real-world speed tests with the Alta Labs AP6 Professional access point. I recently had a chance to do some real-world speed tests with the Alta Labs AP6 Pro. I have been testing this product for a bit now. I have always questioned my router and have not published any speed tests. After getting home from … Read more
Internet Hygiene, Free Tools To Clean Your WISP Traffic Date & Time Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Speakers John Brown – Team CymruDennis Burgess – Link TechnologiesJustin Wilson – Fiber Data Exchange / Midwest-IX / Texas-IX Description Team Cymru provides several no-cost community services. Some are considered best practices for ISPs/WISPs. … Read more
Some photos from the Cambium event in Las Vegas at WispaPalooza 2023. New products announced
As we come upon WISPAPALOOZA 2023, I thought it would be fun to share some photos from years of past. Enjoy this photo album.
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 applications receive preferential treatment over others. QoS is essential for delivering a consistently high-quality internet … Read more
In this 28th Issue of Packets Down RangeNextlink acquires Indiana-based Echo wirelessCisco Acquires Sam KnowsT-mobile gobbling up spectrumand more… If you find this newsletter helpful, please subscribe. If you are feeling generous, consider becoming a Patreon. I have a $3 monthly tier that helps support this blog and newsletter. For the price of one bad … Read more
Guest Post From Glenn Kelley at Connectivity Engineer “Why ISPs Should Totally Rely on Google and CloudFlare for DNS (Wink, Wink)” Alright, folks, gather round as we explore the hilariously absurd notion that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) should shirk their responsibility and just use free DNS servers like Google’s or CloudFlare’s. This is the same … Read more
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: This is especially important in high-latency networks such as in the 3rd world or some … Read more