Ronald Bartelshubandspoke.amastelek.com·Dec 19, 2024💣When MTU Problems Turn an ISP Into an Unwitting DDoS Suspect ☣️In the world of networking, even a seemingly minor misconfiguration can spiral into massive disruptions. One such issue is MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) mismanagement, which can create cascading problems across an Internet Service Provider’s (ISP) ...6 likesddos
Hongtech.mrleong.net·Dec 6, 2024Backup Internet When MAXIS Fiber DownMy MAXIS fiber broadband was down. I called MAXIS support, but was unable to resolve the issue over phone, so they scheduled a technician to come on-site (which is 1 week later). Initially I didn’t know they will provide backup internet upon request....ProTipsisp
Ronald Bartelshubandspoke.amastelek.com·Nov 28, 2024🛡️The Hidden Security Threat in Last-Mile Fibre Broadband Networks🗝️In South Africa, businesses increasingly rely on fibre broadband for fast and cost-effective connectivity. However, many last-mile broadband networks using GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Networks) or alternative technologies lack client isolation, exp...2 likesGPON
Ronald Bartelshubandspoke.amastelek.com·Nov 10, 2024✅Survivorship Bias in Business Internet Connectivity | How Traditional Solutions Fall Short👌In business decision-making, survivorship bias is a common pitfall that can lead companies down the wrong path, particularly when it comes to choosing Internet connectivity solutions. Survivorship bias occurs when we focus only on successes, overlook...8 likesinternet
Ronald Bartelshubandspoke.amastelek.com·Nov 3, 2024🎧What Makes a Business Connection Truly Business-Grade?🧑💼A reliable, business-grade connection isn’t just about raw speed—it’s about ensuring fairness, quality of service (QoS), and continuity. While tools like Ookla’s Speedtest are often used to measure connection capacity, a speed test alone doesn’t refl...2 likesQoSinternet
Ronald Bartelshubandspoke.amastelek.com·Oct 29, 2024📊Data Centres | The Backbone of Reliable Connectivity & Resilience🔬Data centres are the lifeline of digital infrastructure, providing essential reliability and resilience for a wide range of IT services. They are designed with sophisticated power and cooling systems to ensure continuous operation, making them a trus...5 likesData CentresPeering Exchanges
Ronald Bartelshubandspoke.amastelek.com·Sep 14, 2024☕SD-WAN | The Secret Ingredient for Bulletproof Coffee Shop Connectivity♨️The coffee shop, once a haven for leisure and casual meetups, has now become a primary workspace for many remote workers. In today’s world, working from home is not the only option—coffee shops offer a change of scenery, a touch of social interaction...9 likesCoffee Shops
Ronald Bartelshubandspoke.amastelek.com·Aug 11, 2024🛣️The Race to the Bottom | Why Connectivity Needs SD-WAN to Preserve Quality⛽In today's highly competitive connectivity market, there's an alarming trend that threatens to undermine the very foundation of business communications: the race to the bottom. As service providers aggressively cut costs to outdo each other, the firs...6 likes#SouthAfrica
Ronald Bartelshubandspoke.amastelek.com·Jul 12, 2024🏎️Demystifying Speed Tests | Understanding Internet Speed & Performance 🏁In today's digital age, it's common for people to complain about slow internet speeds whenever they face any connectivity issues. Often, the immediate solution is to run a speed test using popular tools like Speedtest.net. However, it's crucial to un...3 likesSpeedtestsSpeed Tests
Ronald Bartelshubandspoke.amastelek.com·Jul 9, 2024🚀Unmasking VPNs | Why They Fall Short Compared to True SD-WAN Solutions🧑🚀In the evolving landscape of network technologies, there's a growing confusion between Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN). While both serve critical roles in the realm of connectivity, it's essential to...1 likeVirtual Private Networks