Guides Network guides for ISPs, WISPs and enterprises
Our network guides answer, with verified sources, the questions we hear most about IPv6, topologies, vendors and network operations.
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Each guide answers a specific question and links to the standards and registries behind it.
IPv6What Is CGNAT and When Does an ISP Need It?
What CGNAT is, how the 100.64.0.0/10 range works, when an ISP without new IPv4 needs it and why IPv6 is the long-term answer.
IPv6IPv6 Transition: A Guide for ISPs and Businesses
IPv6 transition for ISPs and businesses: dual stack, tunnels and translation, when to use each and how to plan without outages.
Network ArchitectureNetwork Topologies for ISPs: Backbone, Ring and Mixed
Network topologies for ISPs and WISPs: linear chain, ring and mixed, when to use each and how to evolve into a routed, modular network.
IPv6IPv6 Migration: Why ISPs Can’t Afford to Wait
IPv6 migration for ISPs: why IPv4 no longer scales, what IPv6 gives your network and how to migrate without affecting customers.
ISP OperationsISP Consulting: What It Is and When You Need It
ISP and WISP consulting: what it does, when to hire it, how it works with your in-house team and what you get at the end of the project.
VendorsWhat Is Cisco? Platforms and Equipment for ISPs
What Cisco is, which operating systems its equipment runs, what it offers an ISP and what to consider before choosing it.
VendorsWhat Is MikroTik? RouterOS and Equipment for ISPs
What MikroTik is, what RouterOS does, which equipment ISPs and WISPs use, its strengths and limits, and how to get the most from it.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the IP Insight Support guides?
They're technical articles that answer common questions about ISP, WISP and enterprise networks in a direct way. Each guide explains the topic, when it applies and which decisions it involves.
Who are the guides written for?
For owners, managers and engineers at ISPs, WISPs, data centers and enterprise networks who need to understand a topic before making a decision.
Do the guides cite sources?
Yes. When a guide gives a fact, it links to the source: RFC standards, regional registries such as ARIN or LACNIC, and official vendor documentation.
How often do you publish new guides?
We publish new guides based on the questions we hear most from operators and businesses, and update existing ones when standards or data change.
Can I get help with a topic from a guide?
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