Patreon Post: Mikrotik tagging incoming routes with a community
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Configuring SNMPV3 on MikroTik RouterOS v7: A Step-by-Step Guide
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a powerful tool for monitoring and managing network devices. MikroTik’s RouterOS v7 offers robust support for SNMP, allowing network administrators to gather performance metrics, monitor device health, and automate management tasks. In this blog …
Lined Article: implementing a new network structure
Stephen Klenert has an article on implementing a new network structure.Implementing a new network infrastructure is a complex endeavor, involving coordination with vendors, colocation operators, and various stakeholders. Success depends on meticulous planning, attention to detail, and the ability to …
The Story behind 4.2.2.2
https://web.archive.org/web/20130215021006/https://www.tummy.com/articles/famous-dns-server/ Chances are that if you’re a network operator you know the IP address 4.2.2.2. It’s an easy to type and easy to remember address, which since 1998 has been a “beefy” DNS service responding to the public Internet. Since …
IPv4 Subnet Mask Cheat Sheet: A Handy Guide
IPv4 Subnet Mask Cheat Sheet CIDR Notation Subnet Mask Total Subnets Hosts per Subnet (usable) /8 255.0.0.0 1 16,777,214 /9 255.128.0.0 2 8,388,606 /10 255.192.0.0 4 4,194,302 /11 255.224.0.0 8 2,097,150 /12 255.240.0.0 16 1,048,574 /13 255.248.0.0 32 524,286 /14 …
Adding a Host to LibreNMS: A Step-by-Step Guide
This guide will walk you through the process of adding a host effectively, ensuring all relevant data is captured and presented clearly.
The Advantages of WPA3: The Next Level of Wi-Fi Security
As the demand for secure and reliable wireless networks grows, so does the need for advanced encryption standards. Enter Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3)—the latest and most secure Wi-Fi encryption protocol. Introduced in 2018, WPA3 is designed to address vulnerabilities …
Packets Down Range #34:Interconnection reports, RouterOS v7.17 out
Short read this week. Struggling with the cold weather here in Indiana. Cold weather always is a de-motivator for me. Interconnection & Data Center News•Report in IP Interconnection by the BEREC.The report provides insights into the utilisation of various IP-IC …
Understanding Switch Trunk Ports: Cisco vs. Dell and Other Vendors
In modern networking, switch trunk ports play a vital role in ensuring smooth communication across VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks). While the concept of a trunk port is consistent across networking vendors, the implementation details can vary. In this blog …