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What is the difference between latency and Jitter

June 20, 2026June 19, 2026 by j2sw

Latency is the time a packet takes to make the trip. Jitter is the swing between packets. One makes the path feel far away. The other makes voice, video, gaming, and remote desktop feel broken.
Tags: jitter, latency, network troubleshooting, packet loss, QoS, ISP networks, wireless networks, network

Categories Network Operations Tags jitter, latency, network, perfomance Leave a comment

How Rain Affects Wireless Microwave Links: 24 GHz, 60 GHz, and 80 GHz Compared

June 15, 2026 by j2sw

Rain can have a major impact on wireless microwave links, especially as frequencies increase. Learn how rain fade affects 24 GHz, 60 GHz, and 80 GHz circuits, and why fade margin is critical for reliable network design.

Categories Wireless Networking Tags 24GHz, 60ghz, 80ghz, backhaul, e-band, microwave, perfomance, wireless Leave a comment

How can FD-IX (or any IXP) improve your network?

March 10, 2026November 24, 2025 by j2sw

how can FD-IX or any IXP help your network?

Categories Network Operations Tags cdn, internet exchange, IX, IXP, peering, perfomance, transit

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