The changing RF landscape for WISPs
To answer this question, we need to update our thinking on the trends in networks, not just wireless networks. Customers are demanding more and more speed.
Mikrotik Router OS 6.46.2 is out
Notables from the changelog of Mikrotik RouterOS 6.46.2 released January 14th 2020
IPV6 Point-to-point addressing
Over the years I have seen providers use a wide variety of subnets across a point-to-point link. Anything from a /64, to /122,124, and the 127
Whats new in CentOS8?
Cockpit web console is available by default in CentOS 8. Support for up to 4PB of physical memory. Nginx 1.14 is now available in the core repository. PHP version 7.2 is the default PHP version. Python 3.6 is the default …
Entry Level I.T.
The world of IT can be unforgiving, especially for those just starting out. The keys to finding and maintaining success are humility, patience and an open mind.
Antenna patterns and interference
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Everything you wanted to know about NTP
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a service that can be used to synchronize time on network connected devices. Before we dive into what NTP is, we need to understand why we need accurate time. The obvious thing is network devices …
Cambium PTP 550 Data Rates
Some info on the Cambium Networks PTP 550 Data Rates and how to read them and why you need to know them
Mikrotik mAP for the WISP installer
One of the problems installers run into on a few networks we manage is having the right tools to properly test a new install
How to install windows server 2019 on VMWare
How to install Windows Server 2019 from Microsoft on VMWare. https://www.sysnettechsolutions.com/en/server2019/install-windows-server-2019-vmware-workstation-14/
Large amount of Cat6 ready to install
Large amoutn of cat-6 going in a wiring project for a courthouse. Total re-wire job during a building upgrade.
From the archives – Evolution of a network guy part 4
In 2006 I was hired on part-time for Purdue University. My days would consist of mornings on Campus at Purdue doing I.T. support for the Agronomy Department and afternoons, evenings, and weekends doing support and build-outs for NDWave. We were …