HeyJaredN Is For Networking
N Is For Networking deconstructs the concepts, jargon and acronyms of the data networking industry. Join grumpy old network engineer Ethan Banks with networking newcomer Holly Metlitzky for these episodes that will help you place context around networking terminology.
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 4
- Latest publication
- Sep 3, 2026
- Audience
- Apple #166 · US
- Earliest in this view
- Jul 23, 2026
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N4N063: Link Layer Discovery Protocol (opens the original)
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Ethan and Holly tackle the Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP). They explain how this protocol helps network engineers map network topologies and validate wiring. They also discuss how LLDP devices use frames to send information, mandatory and optional type length values (TLVs), and why security on edge ports remains critical. Episode Links: Watch this episode ... Read more »
N4N062: Your First Wi-FI Network, Part 3 (opens the original)
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In the third installment of the Wi-Fi networks series, Ethan Banks and Holly Podbielak discuss the basics of wireless security, the standards related to roaming between access points, and how to analyze access points to figure out which AP brand will best meet your organization’s needs. AdSpot Sponsor: Meter Most IT teams are managing networks ... Read more »
N4N061: Your First Wi-Fi Network Part 2 (opens the original)
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This week, Ethan and Holly continue their conversation around Wi-Fi. They go deeper into the benefits of Wi-Fi 7, look at what’s coming in Wi-Fi 8, and cover the differences among Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO), Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access (OFDMA), and Multi-Link Operation (MLO). AdSpot Sponsor: Megaport If you’re supporting cloud projects, managing growing ... Read more »
N4N060: Your First Wi-Fi Network Part 1 (opens the original)
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Have you ever wondered how data actually travels through a Wi-Fi network? Holly and Ethan break down the fundamentals of wireless networking, including radio frequencies and channel planning. They also address the complexities of roaming, how the Wi-Fi space has changed over the years, and share advice on how to design and maintain a home ... Read more »
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