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Fun with Flipper zero and Marauder board

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date February 11, 2025

Key Features: -Wi-Fi Scanning and Monitoring-Packet Sniffing and Injection-Access Point Detection-Evill Portal-Beacon Spamming Design Files for the Case GitHub ESP32Marauder. Just about everything you want to know about the Marauder board.

  • Categories Gear Wireless Wireless

Understanding Modulation Rates in Wi-Fi: A Comprehensive Guide

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date January 25, 2025

In wireless networking, modulation rates play a pivotal role in determining the speed and efficiency of data transmission. Wi-Fi networks, which have become the backbone of modern connectivity, rely heavily on modulation techniques to ensure seamless communication. This blog talks …

  • Categories Equipment Gear Tips Wireless Wireless

The Advantages of WPA3: The Next Level of Wi-Fi Security

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date January 17, 2025

As the demand for secure and reliable wireless networks grows, so does the need for advanced encryption standards. Enter Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3)—the latest and most secure Wi-Fi encryption protocol. Introduced in 2018, WPA3 is designed to address vulnerabilities …

  • Categories Equipment Gear Wireless

Understanding the 802.11ax Protocol: The Future of Wireless Connectivity

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date November 18, 2024

Wireless networking technology has evolved rapidly over the years, with each new standard improving speed, capacity, and efficiency. One of the most groundbreaking advancements in this realm is 802.11ax, also known as Wi-Fi 6. As the latest iteration in the …

  • Categories Equipment Gear Wireless

Wireless mesh systems vs dedicated access points (APs)

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date November 1, 2023

When expanding or upgrading your network, you will likely come across two popular options: wireless mesh systems and dedicated access points. Each has advantages and limitations, making choosing between them a crucial decision. In this blog post, I will explore …

  • Categories Equipment Technology Wireless

What is different about WiFi6 compared to 802.11n

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date October 18, 2023

Before diving into the comparison, it’s essential to understand the fundamentals of both WiFi 6 and 802.11n. I have chosen to start with N as I am finding this is many of the smaller to medium-sized networks I come across. …

  • Categories equipment Equipment Wireless

What is WPA3 for wireless and why is it so good?

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date October 16, 2023

In our increasingly interconnected world, safeguarding our digital privacy is necessary. WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) is the next-generation wireless security protocol. WPA3 brings a host of enhancements over its predecessor, WPA2, ensuring that our wireless networks are more robust, …

  • Categories Equipment Reviews Wireless

Thirty Days with the AP6 Pro from Alta Labs Inc.

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date September 8, 2023

My Thirty Days with the AP6 Pro Wireless access point from Alta Labs Inc. AP6 Pro likes and features I find helpful. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will have seen some first looks I posted …

  • Categories Equipment

Alta Labs wireless access points AP6

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date May 23, 2023

My test units from Alta Labs showed up today. More info on these wifi6 access points coming soon. I wanted to get some photos of the boxes and a quick peek inside. I will be doing more posts on these …

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Packets Down Range #23:Events, new backbone routes, data center fire

  • Post author j2sw
  • Post date May 4, 2023

Patreon Edition is available here Data Center News •Databank starts construction on ATL4. . The colocation facility will feature 200,000 square feet of raised floor space and four megawatts of power. •Don’t let a tree cause an outage for your …

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