What is TCAM memory in a router? and is it still needed?
Many higher-end routers have a specialized type of memory known as TCAM (Ternary Content Addressable Memory). In this post, I will explain the intricacies of TCAM memory in routers, exploring what it is, how it works, and its critical role …
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 …
Troubleshooting DHCP from Cambium Networks
HOW TO. This article describes how DHCP works and how to troubleshoot common DHCP issues https://community.cambiumnetworks.com/docs?topic=82728
Globe Ed Network Fundamentals
https://www.globed.net/courses/back-to-networking-basics In this Networking Basics Workshop we will be learning the following: REFERENCE MODELSETHERNET STANDARDS AND SPECSTRANSMISSION METHODSTOPOLOGIES NETWORKING DEVICESIPV4 ADDRESSINGHEX CONVERSIONCISCO ROUTER AND SWITCH BASICCISCO ROUTER AND SWITCH CONFIGURATIONLAYER 2 SWITCHING LAYER 3 ROUTINGLAYER 3 ROUTING USING L3 SWITCHING RECORDINGS …
China proposes replacement to TCP/IP
China’s “New IP” proposal to replace TCP/IP has a built in “shut up command” for censorship The Chinese government and the Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei under its control are proposing a “New IP” addressing system for the …
VXLAN introduction Video
Video about an introduction to VXLAN and how it compares to traditional vlans and switching
Wi-Tek Poe switch review soon
Review of this switch coming soon
Mac OSX Masscan – helpful utilities
One of the network utilities I use the most in network discovery is masscan. This utility will scan all the hosts on a given subnet for a particular port.
RouterOS v7 limited beta
I did an overall video of the New Mikrotik RouterOS v7. nothing in-depth just an overview of Mikrotik’s newest beta