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PACKET CAPTURE / Week of January 19-23, 2026
Summerset Banks
January 23, 2026
FYI
The North American Network Operators Group, NANOG, meets three times a year and the next gathering is NANOG 96 in San Francisco, February 2-4, 2026. Packet Pushers will be there to hear excellent educational talks from packet people who are getting it done. Ethan will be there! Stop by, say “Hi” and get your stickers and socks. Register today at nanog.org.
JOB ALERTS
Current postings from the Packet Pushers Slack Group
Network Engineer at Tris Pharma Inc.
Principal, Software Engineer at Wal-mart
Senior Network Engineer at UK Research and Innovation, Oxfordshire, UK
Sr. Network Engineer Campus Switching & Data Center at Laketec Communications
NGINX Evangelist at F5
Sales Engineer at XKL
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 | EP 558 | JANUARY 19, 2026Microsoft Buys Indulgences for Carbon Sins; Starlink Cleared for 7,500 More SatellitesOn this episode of Network Break, we have a not-so-red Red Alert two very-red Red Alerts. In our news section, China may ban security products from US and Israeli companies, the Iranian government takes the country offline, Starlink gets the FCC's blessing to put another 7,500 satellites in orbit, Ruckus Wireless gets a new parent company, and more! | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 093 | JANUARY 20, 2026Security Priorities for 2026 - A Roundtable DiscussionLet’s talk about security priorities for 2026 with guests, Jimmy Taylor and Marvin Martin. In this roundtable discussion, we discuss key risks, use cases for enterprise browsers, code quality concerns, AI, why post-quantum cryptography is low on the list, and more! | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 068 | JANUARY 20, 2026Vibe Coding for Wireless EngineersAI in Wi-Fi is no longer hype. Robert Boardman discusses "vibe coding," AI-augmented workflows, and why human judgment is still the most critical tool for networking engineers. | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 111 | JANUARY 21, 2026Automation, AI, and the Future of Branch Networking: Inside Cisco Unified Branch (Sponsored)In this sponsored episode, Eric Chou and Cisco's Lee Peterson discuss Cisco Unified Branch, exploring how it helps organizations scale, automate, and secure their distributed networks. | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 292 | JANUARY 21, 2026AI, Augmented Engineers, and the Timeless Principles of Software ArchitectureExplore the impact of AI on software engineering. Ned, Kyler, and Jon Collins discuss 'Vibe Coding,' the 'Augmentation Gap,' and why human wisdom is key to good architecture and security. | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 047 | JANUARY 22, 2026Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)Go beyond the basics to understand the mechanics of Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP). Learn how this standards-based protocol is fundamental to redundancy, and get insights on its election process and its communication methods. | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 192 | JANUARY 22, 2026IPv6 Lab UpdateThinking of setting up an IPv6 lab this year? Our hosts dive into a major update on building and testing modern IPv6 networks, focusing on the game-changing "IPv6-mostly" architecture. They break down the essential components you need to get this working, including DHCP Option 108 and the nitty gritty of client support. | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 811 | JANUARY 23, 2026What AI Startups Get WrongGuest Carlos Pignataro dispenses with hype in this conversation on how AI might affect network operations. We also discuss Intent-Based Networking, the human in the loop, and the concept of building "super-agents". | LISTEN NOW |
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