Switching Providers With Cisco CDMA 3G HWIC
A while back I ran across info on Cisco’s site about their new HWIC-3G-CDMA and HWIC-3G-GSM cards that allow you to connect a Cisco router to the Internet through 3G cell phone networks! I am glad to...
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Review of Cradlepoint CTR500 EVDO Router
This evening I got an opportunity to test out a Cradlepoint CTR500 EVDO router that a friend of mine just got. This device can accept an ExpressCard or USB data card (or both at once!) from a long...
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Qwest DSL Installation With Actiontec M1000
I did a DSL installation today of a Qwest DSL line in downtown Portland. I have to say that I am pleasantly impressed with the quality of the DSL service, with the Actiontec M1000 modem, and with the...
View ArticleMap of all Portland Telecommunication and Colocation Facilities
Over the past couple weeks I have been working on something special to go along with my previously posted list of all the telecom and colocation facilities in town. After *way* too many hours looking...
View ArticleHow to choose a colocation facility
Choosing a colocation facility is one of the most important decisions an IT professional can make. It will have repercussions for years down the road, as there is generally a contract term associated,...
View ArticleReasons to move into a colocation facility
Every organization I have worked at has done battle with our long lasting enemies, ”Space”, “Power”, and “Cooling” (not to mention “Bandwidth”). These three (or four) items seem to be the bane of ITs...
View ArticleSubmarine Undersea Cables Landing in Oregon
Until recently I never really realized how significant a role Oregon plays in the Pacific undersea cable business. Apparently it is easier to get permits to land cables in Oregon than it is in...
View ArticleWhat upstream ISPs is your provider peered with?
When evaluating a hosting provider, colocation facility, or an ISP, one of the most important aspects is “How well peered are they?” In this day and age you certainly want to go with an organization...
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Google Recursive DNS Speed Test
So a few days ago Google announced their new public DNS service that will answer recursive queries for any host. There has been a lot of coverage of this elsewhere so I did not feel compelled to post...
View ArticleRepublic Wireless Service and LG Optimus Review
When I first heard of Republic Wireless a few weeks ago I just could not resist ordering a phone and service to try out. I have long felt that the phone industry (both wired and wireless) has been...
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