Knowledge Base
Find answers to common questions and learn more about our services
VoIP firewall rules and priority markings
## Overview
Real-time UDP cannot survive bulk download saturation—QoS and pinholes matter.
## Checklist
SIP trunk provider IP list; RTP port ranges d...
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Mar 28, 2024
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SSL inspection pitfalls for line-of-business apps
## Overview
Decrypting TLS fixes visibility but breaks cert pinning, legacy Java apps, and some mobile APIs.
## Approach
1. **URL category** bypass f...
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Mar 27, 2024
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Firewall change window communication template
## Overview
Stakeholders tolerate downtime when expectations are crisp.
## Template blocks
Reason for change, **expected** outage minutes, rollback p...
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Mar 26, 2024
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DNS filtering deployment for schools and SMB
## Overview
DNS-layer filtering blocks malware C2 quickly with light client footprint—pair with HTTPS awareness limits.
## Design
- **Roaming agents*...
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Mar 25, 2024
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Wi-Fi WPA3 transition checklist
## Overview
WPA3 improves crypto; legacy devices need mixed mode during transition.
## Steps
1. Inventory **clients** incapable of WPA3—replace or is...
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Mar 24, 2024
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Split tunnel vs full tunnel for remote work
## Overview
Full tunnel routes all user traffic via corporate—simple security, higher bandwidth cost. Split tunnel reduces load but exposes local inte...
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Mar 23, 2024
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SD-WAN versus MPLS: SMB guidance
## Overview
SD-WAN aggregates cheaper internet links with orchestration; MPLS offers predictable QoS at premium cost.
## SMB sweet spot
Dual broadban...
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Mar 22, 2024
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Site-to-site VPN IKE troubleshooting flow
## Overview
IKE/IPsec VPNs fail for boring reasons—PH2 mismatch, NAT-T, clocks, or PSK typos. Use a structured flow before packet captures.
## Order...
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Mar 21, 2024
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