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 is sent to a resolver, then a root server, then a TLD server, then an authoritative server, and finally back to the client. All of this is done in milliseconds (ms). As old as DNS is, it still significantly impacts modern computer networks.
Continue reading...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 do to further your goals along when you are not working? Data Center News •H5 published their Quarterly update. Backbone and Fiber news •DC Blox is building a dark fiber route between Myrtle Beach to Georgia. •Ziply Fiber gives us a tour of...
Continue reading...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.
Continue reading...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. ISP News•Element 8 gathers $200 million for broadband expansion. Also, acquires AtLink. •Surf Internet begins construction on a 250-mile fiber network in Indiana. •Fixed Wireless accounted for over 90% of the residential broadband growth in 2022. CBRS was a huge factor in this....
Continue reading...WISPAMERICA 2023 Louisville Show Photos
None of these photos are mine. I grabbed them from various sources and tried to give credit where I could. If you want anything removed, let me know. WISPAMERICA 2023 was a great show. companies in these photos www.wispa.org www.atheral.co www.telrad.com www.cticonnect.com www.wavonline.com www.fd-ix.com www.cambiumnetworks.com www.taranawireless.com
Continue reading...ISP vendors and industry guest posts
With the newsletter subscription mechanism out of the way, I have had some time to work on another project for the blog. Today I am excited to announce guest posts on the blog. If you are a Vendor or manufacturer in the ISP space, I invite you to reach out on how to post your own content on this blog. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) looking to gain more exposure are invited as well. Currently, I am receiving an average of 11,000 unique visits...
Continue reading...Looking at leasing IP Addresses?
Are you looking at leasing some IP addresses for your ISP or company? If so, check out ARIN’s page on IP leasing. The biggest thing ISPs should pay attention to the following:Address space leased without providing Internet services cannot be used for justification when requesting IPv4 addresses from the Waiting List (4.1.8) or specified market transfers (8.3 and 8.4 recipients). If you are leasing addresses to an organization, you cannot use the leasing arrangement as a reason for requesting additional IPv4 addresses.
Continue reading...Packets Down Range #19: Events, wireless signals in VR, global internet
I am freshly back from WISPAMERICA 2023 in Louisville. The new items from this conference are going in the Patreon Edition. If you find this newsletter helpful and informative, please consider sponsoring by advertising, becoming a Patreon, or donating any amount via Paypal. You can also subscribe to receive newsletter notifications via email. Company News•Airspan/Mimosa sells to Radisys. Curious if this has anything to do with chip supply. Peering and Interconnection •2023 Submarine cable map is out. This would make an excellent backdrop...
Continue reading...PDR #19: Patreon Edition
Packets Down Range #19 Patreon edition. WISPAMERICA 2023 Some photos from Lousiville
Continue reading...10 Gig thunderbolt adaptor for troubleshooting
*correction to the original post* Being a mac user, I forget not everyone has thunderbolt ports. Many of the folks I talk to are deploying more and more 10Gig switches and links. ISP and network techs are used to plug in a laptop for a quick test. How do you do that with 10Gig fiber? Here is your answer! This device is one way to help diagnose issues and connectivity on those 10Gig links. Just need thunderbolt on your laptop. You can insert...
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