Packets Down Range #18:Water cooling, fiber, and great rack!
Next week is WISPAMERICA2023 in Louisville Kentucky. I will be attending. Before then, I am going to try and squeeze in another PDR before the conference next week. If you have not signed up, please do so at this link. …
What is the role of an eNodeB in LTE?
As the core element of the radio access network in the Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network, the eNodeB (evolved Node B) is a key player. It is in charge of the following crucial tasks:
Packets Down Range #17:Cogent Wavelengths, earnings news, DDoS
I am fresh back from Nanog #87 in Atlanta. Great times! Thank you to those who gave me some lines on this week’s news articles. Keep those submissions coming. By now, everyone who has signed up should be receiving this …
Packets Down Range #17: Patreon Edition
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Problems with Borger Gateway Protocol (BGP)
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is the Internet’s dominant inter-domain routing protocol, and as such, it is a critical component of the Internet’s infrastructure. However, BGP, like any other technology, has flaws. The following are some of the most common BGP …
Review: Newton’s Telecom Dictionary 32nd edition
Newton’s Telecom Dictionary is a comprehensive reference guide for telecommunications terminology and technology. First published in 1983 and now in its 32nd edition, this book has been a go-to resource for telecommunications professionals for many years. The dictionary covers a …
Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) overview
Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) has emerged as a game changer in network virtualization. In this blog post, we’ll look closely at VXLAN and explore some of its key benefits. In summary, VXLAN is a potent technology that is altering how …
What is a networking packet?
As we use the internet to send and receive data, it is crucial to understand the underlying mechanics that allow this to happen. One of the most fundamental components of this process is the packet. In this blog post, we’ll …