Telecommunication networking
Learn about traditional and emerging telecommunications networking technology, including core, access and metro network infrastructure for global, national and regional wired and wireless service provider networks. Beyond network infrastructure, find expert advice on telecom business issues and network operations.
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How to Prepare your WLAN for the 802.11ax Standard
Currently planned for release in 2019, the 802.11ax standard offers 10 Gbps speeds –up to 40% faster than Wave 2 802.11ac. Find out how this will be a game changer, and why anyone with skin in the game should start educating themselves now.
Telecommunication networking News
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November 26, 2014
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Cisco says it's too soon for SDN training in CCIE
Cisco says it won't include SDN training in its career-level certifications until the technology is more widely deployed. Will that be too late?
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August 22, 2013
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Telecom wholesaler monitors SIP signaling with network packet broker
Telecom wholesaler Brightlink filters SIP signaling with Net Optics' network packet broker to monitor and troubleshoot billions of voice minutes.
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February 12, 2009
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Feb'09
Buying MPLS: Managed service providers versus carriers
Sometimes a smaller managed service provider can be a better option than a brand-name telecom carrier for your MPLS wide area network (WAN).
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February 11, 2009
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Feb'09
Geek dating in the Windy City: Nerds of a Feather
If Sean Hannity can run a dating site just for his fans, surely there's enough interest out there for a geek-friendly "Match.com." (Please note, the only reason I would ever visit Hannidate would ...
Telecommunication networking Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Net Neutrality
Net neutrality is the principle that data packets on the Internet should be moved impartially, without regard to content, destination or source. Continue Reading
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coaxial cable
Coaxial cable is a type of copper cable specially built with a metal shield and other components engineered to block signal interference. Continue Reading
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ARPANET
ARPANET was the network that became the basis for the Internet. Based on a concept first published in 1967, ARPANET was developed under the direction of the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). In 1969, the idea became a modest reality ... Continue Reading
Evaluate Telecommunication networking Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Colorado believes autonomous vehicles technology can save lives
Edge computing, take the wheel. The Colorado Department of Transportation is deploying roadside network devices to support connected and autonomous vehicles technology. Continue Reading
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My MPLS service contract expires soon -- should I renew?
The rise of SD-WAN has many asking: Do we really need MPLS connectivity? Expert John Burke explains what factors to consider before renewing your existing contract. Continue Reading
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Quick Takes: Equant introduces VoIP SLA for convergent VPN solution
Manage Telecommunication networking
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How to get a grip on mobile expense management
Mobile communications are common in today’s enterprises, but the challenges of mobile expense management are daunting. This e-book discusses the challenges and solutions needed to analyze mobile use and manage costs. Continue Reading
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loopback test
A loopback test is a test in which a signal in sent from a communications device and returned (looped back) to it as a way to determine whether the device is working right or as a way to pin down a failing node in a network. Continue Reading
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How can one test VoIP functionality with their existing PBX or Key system?
Problem Solve Telecommunication networking Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Configuring a VRF
Doug Downer demonstrates how to configure a VPN Routing and Forwarding (VRF) in an instance where a service provider needs to keep Internet services separate for two different clients on shared devices. Continue Reading
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Routing phone calls to a POTS
Sudhanshu Gupta explains how to route all phone calls to a POTS, in this Q&A. Continue Reading
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PIM RP configuration methods
How to configure Auto-RP, a method of setting the RP, or rendezvous point, on a PIM-SM network. Continue Reading