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MikroTik Torch is one of the most powerful and versatile tools included in MikroTik’s RouterOS for real-time traffic analysis. Whether you’re troubleshooting network issues, monitoring bandwidth usage, or identifying unusual traffic, Torch can help you gain deep insights into your network’s behavior. In this guide, we’ll explore how to use MikroTik Torch effectively. What Is … Read more
In the realm of networking, BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is a crucial component that helps determine how data is routed across the internet. One of the many attributes within BGP is MED, or Multi-Exit Discriminator. But what exactly is BGP MED, and why should you care about it? Let’s dive into the details. What Is … Read more
What is QoS? Quality of Service (QoS) is a set of techniques and mechanisms that ISPs use to manage and prioritize network traffic. It allows ISPs to allocate network resources in a way that ensures certain types of data or applications receive preferential treatment over others. QoS is essential for delivering a consistently high-quality internet … Read more
Recently I have been using the QoE solution from Cambium Networks on some networks. This software allows for the prioritization and shaping of traffic on a service provider’s network. We will go into the workings of this in some later posts. Here are some screenshots.
what does “bgp local-pref” do for me? The short answer is it allows you to prefer which direction a traffic will flow to a given destination
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For the purpose of part one of this article, we will talk about communities and how they can be utilized for traffic coming into your network.
