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We like to think communication is simple. Someone talks. We hear the words. Message received.
Anyone who has worked on a team, managed a business, or solved problems with others knows it’s not that simple.
Many Internet service providers believe PeeringDB is just for networks in large data centers. That belief sticks around like an old patch cable at the bottom of a toolbox. The reality is simpler: every ISP should have a PeeringDB entry, even if you never set foot in a carrier hotel, IXP, or meet-me room. Your … Read more
Add support for BGP and OSPF routing via frr (Settings->Networks->Routes->Dynamic Routing
When people talk about Internet Exchanges, they usually focus on performance, like lower latency, faster traffic, and cheaper bandwidth. That’s all true. But there’s another side that often gets overlooked: an IX can also make the Internet safer.
Hello fellow tech warriors, tinkerers, and trailblazers — welcome back to Packers Down Range, your go-to dispatch from the edge of the digital frontier. Whether you’re knee-deep in fiber splicing, tracking BGP flaps, or just catching up between tower climbs, this issue is packed with insight, tools, and a bit of opinionated wisdom to help … Read more
When you check out a BGP route, you’ll notice several attributes that help routers decide which path to use. The Origin code is one of the simplest and is often overlooked
When your enterprise runs applications that customers or employees rely on every day, speed matters. A slow app can mean lost productivity, frustrated users, and even lost revenue. One way enterprises can improve application performance is through peering.
Do you work with fiber optic cables? You should have one of these loopback testers in your toolkit. https://amzn.to/4nDi4hx Get one today. You will thank yourself later. What does it do?https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kevinnanns_a-loopback-plug-is-a-cheap-and-effective-ugcPost-7371893483600793600-T57
When we talk about antennas in wireless networking, the conversation often drifts toward frequency, coverage, and line of sight. However, one key factor can significantly impact your link quality: antenna gain.
The Site Monitor is a monitoring and security module developed with the aim of providing accurate information through the Web server and SNMP-V2 protocol. Its versatility is one of its highlights, allowing seamless integration with a variety of leading market management software, such as Zabbix, Grafana, LibreNMS, The Dude, among other systems.
