Tag: Networking
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Exploring pfSense Community Edition: Your Home Lab Gateway to Robust Networking
In today’s connected world, securing and managing a network is no small task. Enter pfSense Community Edition, a powerful, open-source firewall and router software that’s become a go-to solution for enthusiasts, small businesses, and IT professionals alike. This article dives into what makes pfSense Community Edition stand out, its core features, and why it’s worth… Read more…
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Using RouterOS NetInstall to Repair MikroTik RouterOS Firmware
Introduction MikroTik routers are known for their reliability and performance. However, like any other networking device, they can sometimes experience software corruption, boot failures, or misconfigurations. When this happens, the RouterOS firmware may need to be repaired or reinstalled. This is where RouterOS NetInstall comes in. NetInstall is a specialized tool provided by MikroTik that… Read more…
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A Free Bird: The BIRD Internet Routing Daemon
Introduction In today’s interconnected world, efficient network routing is crucial for seamless communication. The BIRD Internet Routing Daemon, commonly known as BIRD, is a powerful, open-source solution designed to manage dynamic IP routing on Unix-like systems. Network administrators, internet service providers (ISPs), and data center operators rely on BIRD for its flexibility, scalability, and support… Read more…
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Unconventional Uses of cURL: Beyond Simple Requests
cURL is one of the most versatile tools for making HTTP requests from the command line. While it’s widely known for fetching web pages and interacting with APIs, it can do much more than just that. From automating file transfers to monitoring network performance, cURL can be used in ways that many developers overlook. In… Read more…
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Fixing macOS Ethernet (en0) IPv6 SLAAC Issues Caused by IGMP Snooping in VLAN Environments
Introduction Many macOS users rely on both Ethernet and Wi-Fi for network connectivity. However, some users have encountered a puzzling issue: while their Wi-Fi (en1) interface correctly obtains an IPv6 address and functions as expected, their Ethernet (en0) interface, despite also obtaining an IPv6 address, fails to communicate externally via IPv6. This issue is particularly… Read more…