by Glenn Kelley | Aug 8, 2021 | Firewall, Network Security, pfSense
Folks running pfSense Plus, or the Factory Edition of pfSense software version 2.4.5-p1 and older, can upgrade in-place automatically to pfSense Plus software version 21.05.1 as with any other previous upgrade. This version is a maintenance release of pfSense Plus...
by Glenn Kelley | Aug 8, 2021 | EngineerRamblings, Remote monitoring and management
If your ISP (WISP, FISP heck even dsl or cable) is looking to provide remote support to your end customer to help diagnose simple issues and they have connectivity the folks over at Awesome Open Source just reviewed the latest version of Remotely.Check out the feature...
by Glenn Kelley | Aug 3, 2021 | Logging, Network Security, Systems Management
So you found this page and might be wondering … what is GrayLog?Graylog is an open-source tool that offers an integrated platform for collecting, indexing, and analyzing log data. The system essentially consists of the Graylog web interface, the Graylog servers, the...
by Glenn Kelley | Aug 2, 2021 | EngineerRamblings
5G is a technology that by many in the ISP industry, is simply ignored or feared. For many Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPS) they however have chosen to Embrace 5G with Partners like Kiosk Wireless and have engaged Connectivity.Engineer as a...
by Glenn Kelley | Aug 1, 2021 | EngineerRamblings
The Secure Equipment Act of 2021, would direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt rules to prohibit sales of devices from Chinese state-backed or controlled suppliers such as Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision and Dahua in the U.S. U.S....
by Glenn Kelley | Jul 28, 2021 | EngineerRamblings
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2021— The FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced over four million households have enrolled in the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, the nation’s largest broadband affordability program to date. The $3.2 billion...
by Glenn Kelley | Jul 28, 2021 | EngineerRamblings
The FCC needs to learn from RDOF and properly punish those companies that have “gamed” the system. Otherwise, Rural Americans will continue to suffer from poor Broadband and the taxpayers will continue to pay for programs that do not work.It should NOT come as a shock...
by Glenn Kelley | Jul 9, 2021 | EngineerRamblings
According to the Biden administration, ISPs have the advantage over consumers with few broadband options. The latest executive order released on July 9th, 2021 encourages the Federal Communications Commission (FCC ) to level the playing field.While the 52nd...
by Glenn Kelley | Jul 7, 2021 | Firewall, Network Security
The newest pfSense Community Edition release is now out. This version is dubbed the pfSense CE 2.5.2 release. General Added: WireGuard experimental add-on package pfSense CE Aliases / Tables Added: PHP shell playback script to modify Alias...
by Glenn Kelley | Jul 2, 2021 | EngineerRamblings
Communications chip specialist Broadcom seems to have learnt little from a ruling last year against it by anti-competition regulators from the European Commission. The Federal Trade Commission on Friday said it charged Broadcom “with illegally...
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