TheBrothersWISP
The Brothers WISP 188 – Sometimes Ubiquiti gives you tools to fix their screw ups
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Key takeaways
- Cheaper hardware offerings from Tarana are set to impact the market significantly.
- New EU regulations require ISPs to enhance their security protocols and management practices.
- MikroTik's new configuration features can help simplify network management for smaller ISPs.
- IPv6 implementation poses several challenges that require careful management to avoid service disruption.
- The evolving landscape of networking vendors necessitates a cautious approach as companies adapt to new demands.
Summary
Introduction to Current Trends
The podcast kicks off with a discussion of new developments in hardware offerings, particularly focused on the cheaper offerings from Tarana. Tomas Kirnak and Tommy Croghan discuss how these developments might impact the market, especially with existing competitors like Ubiquiti. With a notable focus on the challenge of non-line-of-sight connections, they emphasize the importance of providing quality service without compromising performance.
Regulatory Changes in Europe
The conversation shifts to changes in telecommunications regulations in Europe, particularly under the NIS2 directive. This impacts ISPs and requires them to maintain better security measures, including change management protocols. The hosts discuss the implications of these regulations for small to medium-sized ISPs, highlighting the need for tools and protocols that comply with these new standards.
MikroTik Configuration Insights
Tomas and Tommy explore new features in MikroTik equipment, such as the new mode functionality that enhances security and ease of configuration. This change is particularly relevant for those in smaller ISP environments looking to improve their network management without overwhelming complexity.
IPv6 Implementation Challenges
The episode delves into challenges encountered during the implementation of IPv6, particularly with Ubiquiti hardware. The hosts discuss various technical hurdles including DHCPv6 and the nuances of getting configurations to work seamlessly across different platforms. They emphasize the importance of proper configuration for both performance and security.
Vendor Experiences and Insights
As the podcast draws to a close, Tomas and Tommy reflect on their experiences with various networking vendors, including Ubiquiti and Tarana. They discuss the potential for these vendors to adapt to new market needs, while cautioning that prior experiences have shown a tendency towards performance limitations when consumer expectations exceed technical capabilities.
Sponsors
- SONAR · A scalable, intuitive, and comprehensive ISP billing and operational support system. Learn more at SONAR.S
- Tower Coverage · Your RF propagation system to empower your network with real-time data metrics and enable your coverage area to reach your customer base.
- Preseem · A cloud-based quality of experience platform that helps regional fixed wireless and fiber operators manage subscribers and optimize network health across technologies and vendors.
Show notes
This episode we have Tomas Kirnak and Tommy Croghan talking about Cheaper Tarana hardware coming to town, tougher EU telecommunications requirements, the MikroTik Mode button, IPv6 Implementation in Ubiquiti AirMax and more.
Useful IPv6 DHCP-PD links
https://thisbridgeistheroot.com/blog/dhcpv6-prefix-delegation https://www.alliedtelesis.com/sites/default/files/documents/configuration-guides/dhcpv6_feature_overview_guide.pdf
Don't forget to catch us at WISPAPalooza 2024 in Vegas!
Tomas can be reached at umimus.net
Tommy can be reached at [email protected]
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**Sponsors**
Sonar.Software
Towercoverage.com
Preseem.com
**/Sponsors**
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