Afroz Ahmad

Education:

  • Bachelor in Technology (Electronics & Communication)
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator)
  • CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert)

Expertise:

  • Computer Networking
  • Networking Gears like Routers, Switches, WiFi equipments, Firewalls, etc
  • Telecom
  • Internet
  • Internet Services
  • Data Center Networks
  • ISPs (Internet Service Providers)

Introduction:

  • Network Designer and Technology writer specializing in Computer Networking, Electronics, Internet, and Telecom.

Experience:

I’m a Network Engineer with more than 17 years of experience in Computer Networking, Data Centers, Telecom, Internet Services, and ISPs. Currently, I work as a Network Designer for a leading ISP equipment vendor.

I share my expertise through my blog and courses, aiming to help people solve everyday internet issues, select the appropriate equipment for their tech needs, and simplify complex networking concepts for both beginners and experienced professionals.

Reach out to me with any questions you have on Computer Networking, Modems, Routers, Internet services, etc.

Latest Posts from Afroz

Latest Posts

Cisco 3560/3550 EOL Console Recovery Procedure

Afroz Ahmad Jun 15, 2011 18 min read
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While much of the networking world has shifted towards automation and API-driven recovery, there are still situations where understanding fundamental device recovery procedures is critical.…

Cisco Configure Replace: Modern Use & Best Practices

Afroz Ahmad Jun 14, 2011 11 min read
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As a network engineer, I’ve broken configs enough times to know the value of a solid rollback strategy. One of the most powerful, yet sometimes…

eBGP Peering: Intent-Based Path Selection

Afroz Ahmad Jun 13, 2011 8 min read
eBGP Peering: Intent-Based Path Selection

The backbone of inter-Autonomous System (AS) communication on the internet relies heavily on External Border Gateway Protocol (eBGP). As networks evolve, so do the best…

Cisco IOS Dot1x Authentication Configuration

Afroz Ahmad Jun 12, 2011 12 min read
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Ah, 802.1X authentication – a true veteran in network security, often affectionately (or sometimes exasperatedly) known as Dot1x. I remember configuring my first Dot1x setup…

QinQ Tunneling: Modern Deployments and Automation Practices

Afroz Ahmad Jun 11, 2011 23 min read
QinQ Tunneling

When I first wrote about QinQ tunneling (or IEEE 802.1ad, formally known as Provider Bridging) back in 2011, it was an absolutely foundational technology for…

Foundational MPLS Terminologies

Afroz Ahmad Jun 10, 2011 11 min read
The Big Picture MPLS Network Overview

As a senior network engineer, I’ve witnessed firsthand the dramatic evolution of network technologies. While innovations like SD-WAN and cloud networking are now standard, fundamental…