Choosing a network consulting partner is about more than technical skill, it requires responsiveness, accountability, documentation, and the ability to scale when your organization needs help most. This article explains how Link Technologies, Inc. combines more than 20 years of practical engineering experience, a staffed support team, a structured help desk process, and an established MikroTik relationship to deliver dependable long-term network consulting. See why customers trust Link Technologies, Inc. for urgent troubleshooting, major infrastructure projects, and ongoing technical guidance.
Dennis Burgess is the Chief Technical Officer and a shareholder of Link Technologies, Inc., with more than 20 years of experience designing, building, and optimizing enterprise, ISP, and WISP networks. As a MikroTik Certified Trainer and industry-recognized network engineer, he has helped thousands of organizations solve complex routing, switching, wireless, and RF planning challenges while contributing to the growth of the broadband industry through leadership, consulting, and the development of TowerCoverage.com.
Merging two OSPF networks is far more complex than simply establishing a neighbor relationship. Without proper planning, issues such as duplicate Router IDs, overlapping IP address space, improper area design, redistribution loops, and excessive LSA flooding can lead to routing instability and network outages. This article explores the most common challenges, recommended migration strategies, and industry best practices to help ensure a successful OSPF integration.
IPv6 is no longer optional for ISPs and network operators that want to scale efficiently, reduce complexity, and prepare for long-term growth. As IPv4 costs rise and CGNAT-driven workarounds continue to create operational headaches, IPv6 offers a cleaner, more structured approach to routing, automation, security, and customer delivery. At Link Technologies, we help providers modernize their networks with MikroTik hardware, IPv6 design expertise, and real-world deployment support—so whether you are planning a dual-stack rollout or building an IPv6-first network, we can help you move forward with confidence.
Link Technologies, Inc. specializes in high-availability network design and engineering for ISPs and WISPs, delivering robust, carrier-grade architectures that dramatically improve uptime, performance, and operational efficiency while lowering recurring costs. Their team engineered a centralized data center architecture with redundant routing, firewall, and monitoring systems that eliminate cloud dependency, accelerate DNS performance with aggressive local caching, and ensure automatic failover across POP sites—giving operators full control and resilience in the face of network challenges. Click Details below for the full article.
TowerCoverage.com is a finely engineered, web-based RF propagation and mapping platform that empowers service providers to model and predict wireless and fiber coverage with high precision and confidence, eliminating guesswork and costly field surveys. Built on a robust, redundant MikroTik-powered infrastructure with active/active storage, dual routing cores, and extensive monitoring, the platform delivers accurate coverage maps, integrated lead generation, and real-world planning tools that save time and improve deployment decisions. Click Details below for the full article.
MikroTik’s RouterOS VXLAN support delivers a scalable, flexible solution for ISPs looking to bridge the gap between traditional Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking by encapsulating Ethernet over routed infrastructure, enabling efficient point-to-multipoint connectivity without the complexity and limitations of fully meshed Layer 2 designs. With easy configuration, cost-effective hardware options, and compatibility with modern network architectures, VXLAN on RouterOS provides ISPs with a powerful tool for building resilient, high-performance networks. Click Details below for the full article.
VXLAN and VPLS both solve the same business problem for ISPs—delivering Layer 2 services across a routed network—but they do it in very different ways. If you are expanding a modern RouterOS 7 network, the choice you make directly impacts scalability, operational complexity, MTU planning, and long-term flexibility. Our latest article breaks down the practical advantages and tradeoffs of VXLAN versus VPLS, with an ISP-focused lens on performance, design patterns, and real-world deployment considerations.
If you are planning multi-site transport, customer VLAN delivery, or a next-generation “Layer 2.5” architecture, this comparison will help you select the right tool and avoid expensive redesigns later. Click Details for the full article.
Navigating the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) process starts with obtaining access to the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric—the foundation of the FCC's broadband mapping initiative. In this guide, we explain who can access the Fabric, how the licensing and approval process works, and what ISPs and WISPs need to know to streamline BDC submissions, Fabric challenges, and broadband planning. Learn how TowerCoverage.com and Link Technologies can simplify the entire FCC reporting process with integrated mapping, engineering, and File On Behalf Of (FOBO) services.
