The Importance of a Management Network in an ISP Network
A dedicated management network is the backbone for efficient monitoring, troubleshooting, and administration
Why Raw Speed in Your ISP Connection Is Not Everything
When choosing an internet service provider (ISP), many consumers focus solely on the advertised speed, measured in megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps). While speed is undoubtedly important, it is far from the only factor that determines …
Why ISPs Should Prioritize Interconnection Over Raw Speed
In the broadband industry, the race for higher speeds has dominated marketing campaigns and consumer expectations. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) continually tout gigabit speeds as the ultimate benchmark for quality. While speed is important, a more critical yet often overlooked …
Private vs. Public Autonomous System Numbers (ASN): What’s the Difference?
In the world of internet networking, Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) play a crucial role in routing data efficiently between different networks. ASNs are unique identifiers assigned to Autonomous Systems (AS)—large networks or groups of IP addresses that operate under a …
Why Is East-West Traffic Important in ISP Networks?
The terms east-west traffic and north-south traffic are pivotal for understanding data flows. These concepts are not limited to data centers or enterprise networks; they also have significant implications in Internet Service Provider (ISP) networks. While ISPs primarily focus on …
Some Old school wireless photos
Most of these photos are 2008 and before.
Troubelshooting home Internet router issues. A quick guide
Here are some steps to solve a customer’s home router slowness issue. I have found over the years 90+% of customer issues can be traced to the router at their home or location. 1. Diagnose the Problem Start by asking …
/127s for IPv6 Point -To-Point links
/127’s for point-to-point links (RFC 6164) instead of /64’s https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc6164 [RFC4291] specifies that interface IDs for all unicast addresses, except those that start with the binary value 000, are required to be 64 bits long and to be constructed in …
WISP tower random photos
I was going through some older hard drives and came across some of these photos of Baicells, Cambium and other gear on towers. These were installed for Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs). See below for those who don’t know what …
Celebrating a Merry ISP Network Christmas: Spreading Connectivity Cheer!
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and amidst the joyous festivities, let’s take a moment to celebrate the unsung heroes of our connected world—the ISPs (Internet Service Providers) who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our digital sleighs flying …