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Network topology diagram showing WAN and LAN router ports

WAN vs LAN: Router Ports in Common Network Topologies

Posted on 2026-06-01 by Sam Snider

Learn what a WAN port does, how WAN and LAN ports route traffic and addresses, and how mesh, bus, star, and point-to-point topologies differ in failure, cabling, and scale.

Wireless access point and fixed wireless broadband link planning diagram

dBm to watts: Plan RF Power, Frequency, and Wireless Access

Posted on 2026-05-31 by Sam Snider

Learn dBm to watts and watts to dBm conversions, then see how 5G frequency, antennas, losses, and regulation shape range across access points and fixed wireless broadband.

Network path showing an SFP port, patch point, copper run, fiber link, and carrier handoff

SFP Network Links: Plan a Copper-and-Fiber Connection

Posted on 2026-05-31 by Sam Snider

Plan an SFP network link from equipment port to carrier handoff, with practical guidance for matching fiber, copper cabling, patching, and extension points.