Network resilience in space: Solar storm impacts on LEO satellite networks
Guest Post: Eunju Kang shares highlights from a deep dive into the impact of solar storms on LEO satellite networks measured using RIPE Atlas probes.
A proposed ‘big’ IPv6 block for packetized amateur radio
A new IETF draft proposes allocating 44::/16 to Amateur Radio Digital Communications, echoing the original 44/8 IPv4 block. The idea has triggered debate about ham-radio networking and how global IPv6 space is delegated under today’s IANA, RIR, and ICP-2 processes.
How we measure: IPv6
Breaking down APNIC Labs IPv6 measurement and its caveats.
Is diversity critical infrastructure for the Internet networking community?
In a panel discussion at #APNIC60, a cross-section of the Internet community provided perspectives on what prevents diversity in our community, and what we can do about it.
[Podcast] The politics of undersea cables
Geoff Huston discusses the complex strategic and political issues in submarine cables.
Where the evolution of the Internet may be heading
The Internet is not a centrally planned global enterprise. We’ve transitioned from an era of network scarcity to an era of abundance. Where is this all heading?
Network edge design checklist: Part 2 — Network edge design
Guest Post: A comprehensive checklist of considerations you can use as a starting point when designing your network edge.
Concluding the second consultation on the Draft RIR Governance Document
The second consultation on the revised RIR Governance Document has officially concluded. The NRO NC will now review the feedback received and determine whether further amendments and community consultation are required as part of the process to update ICP-2.
TLNOG 2: Building network security skills in Timor-Leste
TLNOG 2 will run from 19 to 21 November 2025 in Dili. The three-day event will feature hands-on workshops and conference sessions aimed at strengthening network security and operational skills across Timor-Leste’s growing Internet community.
Flow control in switch ASICs: Part 3 — Notes on flow control
Guest Post: Flow control is a fundamental concept in the design of high-performance networks. In part three of this three-part deep dive series, we explore how flow control is implemented in switch ASICs.