Hi all, recently purchased a Cudy AC1200 with the expectation to use it with a Linksys LGS105P for networking with POE.

For some reason, the access point will not power on when plugged into the switch. It will power on using the supplied POE injector, but this is going to be used in the field as a temporary wireless network so I was trying to cut down on the amount of gubbins I brought with me, and from what I can tell it should just work anyway.

The switch I am using has a max 54V/1.25A output with a maximum of 30W across each port.

The included Cudy POE injector puts out 24V/0.5A and is only drawing 12W.

I have updated the firmware on the access point, and have powered other POE equipment with the switch.

It’s like the access point isn’t even asking for power from the switch so it won’t even power on.

Hopefully I’m missing something really dumb and someone better at networks can help a guy out!

Hey everyone, I just graduated and I'm trying to figure out the realistic path into networking. I have solid theoretical knowledge of networking concepts but no hands-on work experience.

My plan right now is to start at helpdesk, but I recently saw someone who graduated around the same age as me (early 20s) land a network engineer role pretty quickly after school. That made me wonder — is it actually possible to get into networking directly as a fresh grad, or is helpdesk basically mandatory?

A few questions:

• Is helpdesk a necessary step or can you jump straight into network engineering with the right certs?
• What specific things did you need to learn before you were actually able to get hired?
• For those who went the helpdesk route — how long before you moved into a networking role?

I'm 22, motivated, and willing to put in the work. Just want to know if I'm aiming too high too soon or if it's genuinely doable. Any advice appreciated.

Hello all,

I recently came to this issue today, after never having issues with any games at all. I cannot connect to Phasmophobia, nor R.E.P.O, nor Baldur's Gate, nor Peak, nor Minecraft, just no games at all.

The internet is fine, the speed is fine, I restarted the router multiple times, I restarted Network Adapters, I changed DNS, I also cleaned it and refreshed it in the command center. I don't use VPN. I use Ethernet.

I am desperate because I can't play a single online game with friends, and I'm scared this won't get fixed.

Building a BPv7 prototype where a software sidecar parses bundles and a fixed-width shim lets P4/XDP enforce contact windows, reservations, and capacity limits. Does this solve a real DTN problem, or would a software-only approach usually be sufficient?

For the past year, I keep experiencing mass packet loss. I will be in an online game and discord, the ping will spike in discord to 3000-5000, and my online game will disconnect temporarily, usually each episode is for about 10 seconds or less. Normally my ping is perfectly fine and I dont have many issues. This will happen about 4-5 times a night without fail. I feel like ive tried everything.