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IP Infusion OcNOS 6.0: Tag Operations
One of the biggest misconceptions I had before moving into the service provider space was that all layer 2 operations had been replaced with layer 3. I quickly found out that even if you are routing everything there are still a lot of layer 2 overlays in place,...
WEBINAR: MikroTik RouterOS v7: Layer 3 Deep Dive
Recently, we recorded a webinar to explain a design concept frequently used by iparchitechs.com to build and migrate WISP, FISP and Telco networks – separation of network functions. It centers around simplification of roles within an ISP network. It also explores the...
IP Infusion OcNOS 6.0: interop VPWS and VPLS
With the current state of the supply chain lead times for networking gear can be astronomical. This led consumers to look at other options for networking equipment forcing the whitebox and disaggregated networking market to become more prevalent. With full featured...
IP Infusion 6.0: L3VPN and 6VPE interop with Juniper
A while back we published a blog on ip infusion's OcNOS and MikroTik interop with segment routing mpls and LDP. Today we are going to build on the fundamentals learned there to test VPNv4 and VPNv6 interoperability with Juniper. We're going to start with the same...
MikroTik RouterOS v7.5 stable released
The pace of development for MikroTik RouterOS version 7 has definitely sped up in 2022 and we are seeing the results in improved stability and features added. As of August 31st, 2022, MikroTik moved ROS v7.5rc2 into v7.5 stable MikroTik Routers and Wireless - Software...
IP Infusion: EVPN-MPLS first look on GA 6.0
IP Infusion just released OcNOS version 6.0 and the release notes, as well as press release, show a focus on EVPN with an MPLS data plane. Don't forget EVPN and VxLAN aren't mutually exclusive, EVPN runs on and was originally designed for a MPLS data plane. I recently...
Networking CLI Rosetta Stone
Changing between network operating systems is one of the most challenging things for new engineers. Most people learned cisco cli due to their extensive training system or got on the job training for whatever their company runs. We are hoping to make moving back and...
MikroTik: Upgrading from ROSv6 to ROSv7
One of the common questions asked by MikroTik users is how to go about upgrading from ROSv6 to ROSv7. Before upgrading, always make sure:- The config is backed up using 'export' and 'backup' and the files have been moved off the router- Console access is working (if...
Understanding the MikroTik Support process
Understanding how the MikroTik support process works and how to ask for help can save a lot of time and frustration when you need assistance with features, configurations, hardware or potential bugs. MikroTik Support...where do I start? There are a number of ways to...
Situational Awareness for Network Migrations
At IP Architechs we perform a lot of network migrations and it is no secret network migrations/ maintenance windows can be one of the most nerve-racking things for engineers, managers, and business leaders for a variety of reasons. For the engineers the uncertainty...