Packets DownRange
3 Mintue read timeJustin Wilson PacketsDownRange A common problem I run into when diagnosing route issues is traffic not going across the path it’s supposed to. An established BGP session only means the routers successfully exchanged routes. It says nothing about which route your router actually installed in the forwarding table. Let’s get into some … Read more
I originally posted this over on the FD-IX Bloghttps://blog.fd-ix.com/george-washington-the-delaware-and-direct-routes/ When George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776, the goal was simple. Reach the objective by the most effective path while avoiding unnecessary delays and giving the opposing force as little warning as possible. The crossing was risky, but it created a … Read more
Welcome to Packets Down Range #41.
Welcome to the first Packets Down Range of 2026. Lots of things happening in the world on The Capital I Internet. So grab your multi-tool, fire up your terminal, and let’s head down range.