Episode 14 – Building Interim Temporary Networks

We returned to record our fourteenth episode on Sunday October 30, 2016.

 Interesting News and Events

• DDoS on DynDNS – some of the major Internet properties impacted included the Twitter, Spotify, Netflix, Reddit, Etsy, Github and other favorites. Dyn Statement on 10/21/2016 DDoS Attack, DDoS on Dyn Impacts Twitter, Spotify, Reddit
• Juniper NXTwork Conference 2016 – SKY ATP advanced threat protection

Roundtable Discussion – Building Interim Networks Small & Large

The use cases include conventions, events , temporary sites, construction, and disaster recovery.

• Packet Pusher Show 298 with Jamie Wilson @FestivalITUK
• Request For Comments podcast RFCE007: ietf 96 Special II – Network Operations Center with Clemens Schrimpe
• Olympic Games: Avaya Tech Field Day presentation with Paul Unbehagen

Dom’s biggest temporary event – G8 Summit Germany Heiligendamm 2007
The Scout Router

• The first device that is onsite for remote management
• Connect all new devices and ISP Connections
• Build up the rest of the network
• Reverse with decommissioning the temp site you also can use a “scout router”

The preconfigured temp rack includes a half sized rack in a flight case on wheels.

All needed components for an instant network:

• Switches, Routers
• Firewall / Proxy Servers
• Voice Call server / Voice Mail
• Wireless Controller / Access Points
• UPS / Power

Challenges

• ISP connection
• WLAN >> empty space vs. crowded space
• Power
• Passive Infrastructure

What tools are you using?

I’ve been working a lot recently with Aruba Instant APs, troubleshooting issues and tuning the configuration of over 600+ virtual controllers. I recently stumbled over AirRecorder from Aruba Networks as a very handy troubleshooting tool and flight recorded to capture data for later analysis.

• AirRecorder Tutorial – Part 1
• AirRecorder Tutorial – Part 2

What tools are you using?

Cheers!