Tag: Network

www.pingnetbox.com project

PingNetBox – https://www.pingnetbox.com is developed using Python and PHP, and it runs on a Raspberry Pi to act as a probe for network measurement.

The source code is available at: https://github.com/royleung01

It’s easy for me to share this small-scale measurement tool with a web interface and reporting features. Of course, compared to RIPE Atlas, this is a much smaller project—on a completely different scale.

The Raspberry Pi operates with low power consumption while delivering high performance. It fulfills basic network testing needs and can also function as an iPerf probe. Since it’s Linux-based, tools like Speedtest-CLI can also be used for measurements.

It seems promising! I’m thinking of developing PingNetBox version 2 with more embedded features for the Raspberry Pi.

Rasp-SDWAN, perhaps? IPSEC?

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AI Network Operator – under Deepseek case

We all know how successful Deepseek has been in recent months. It demonstrates that a low-processing-power, CPU-based AI is possible. Adopting this type of AI anywhere, including IoT devices or even routers, could be feasible.

Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and other network device manufacturers already produce hardware with high processing power. Some of these devices run Linux- or Unix-based platforms, allowing libraries and packages to be installed on the system. If that’s the case, can AI run on them?

Based on Deepseek’s case, tests have shown that an ARM Linux-based Raspberry Pi can successfully run AI. Although the response time may not meet business requirements, it still functions.

Running AI on a router (perhaps within the control plane?) could enable AI to control and modify router configurations. (Skynet? Terminator?) But then, would the AI become uncontrollable?

There are several key questions to consider:

  1. What can AI do on routers and firewall devices?
  2. Can AI self-learn the network environment and take further control?
  3. Can AI troubleshoot operational issues?

It seems like an interesting topic for further research. However, before diving deeper, teaching AI about network operations should no longer be a major concern.

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