# Routers on The No Agenda Show Routers comes up in 32 chapters across 32 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to September 2019. - **Chapters:** 32 - **Episodes:** 32 - **Discussed:** March 2008 – September 2019 - **Related topics:** [At&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [Silicon Valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Networking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/networking.md), [Skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), [Cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Technical Support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 32 ### Future of Human Content Routers and Show Sign-off - **Episode:** [1168: Poop-in](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in.md) - **Published:** 2019-09-01 - **Time:** 2:49:46–2:55:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1168-poop-in/chapter/future-of-human-content-routers-and-show-sign-off.md The hosts discussed the transition from traditional newspapers to "human content routers" who distill information for their audiences. The episode concluded with a reminder to support the show via the value-for-value model and a final sign-off from Austin and Silicon Valley. Keywords: content routers, [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [sign-off](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sign-off.md), [independent media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/independent-media.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### CBS Eye on Cyber Router Security Advice - **Episode:** [1087: Hippie Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-18 - **Time:** 2:24:07–2:27:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus/chapter/cbs-eye-on-cyber-router-security-advice.md A CBS "Eye on Cyber" segment provides basic security advice for home routers, such as changing default passwords and installing firmware updates. The report suggests that the FBI warned of Russian intelligence agencies targeting small office routers. The hosts find the advice to "turn the router off and on again" to be overly simplistic and potentially unhelpful against sophisticated malware. Keywords: [cbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbs.md), eye on cyber, [routers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/routers.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [firmware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firmware.md), [passwords](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/passwords.md) ### IPv6 Transition Issues and Internet of Things Connectivity - **Episode:** [1058: Colorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1058-colorism.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-09 - **Time:** 44:34–47:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1058-colorism/chapter/ipv6-transition-issues-and-internet-of-things-connectivity.md Technical difficulties with Skype and home networking were traced back to issues with IPv6 implementation by ISPs like AT&T and Comcast. The transition from IPv4 to IPv6 is reportedly causing connectivity problems for many users, leading some to disable the protocol entirely. This friction poses a challenge for the rollout of the "Internet of Things" (IoT). Keywords: [ipv6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipv6.md), [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [internet of things](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-of-things.md), [networking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/networking.md), [skype](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/skype.md), router settings ### AT&T Fiber Issues, IPv6 and Router Troubleshooting - **Episode:** [1056: Q-Vision](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1056-q-vision.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-02 - **Time:** 1:02:56–1:06:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1056-q-vision/chapter/at-t-fiber-issues-ipv6-and-router-troubleshooting.md Technical difficulties during previous broadcasts were traced to an AT&T fiber router and the implementation of IPv6. Disabling IPv6 reportedly resolved significant packet loss and connection interruptions, despite AT&T technicians advising against the change. The hosts discuss the necessity of using third-party hardware to maintain a stable stream, as the provided ISP equipment was deemed insufficient for high-bandwidth broadcasting. Keywords: [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md), [fiber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fiber.md), [ipv6](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipv6.md), [router](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/router.md), packet loss, [troubleshooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troubleshooting.md) ### FBI Router Reboot Warning, VPN Filter Malware - **Episode:** [1037: Bug Ramen](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1037-bug-ramen.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-03 - **Time:** 1:46:06–1:52:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1037-bug-ramen/chapter/fbi-router-reboot-warning-vpn-filter-malware.md The FBI issued a public service announcement recommending that home and small office users reboot their routers to disrupt "VPN Filter" malware. This foreign-actor malware is capable of collecting information and rendering devices inoperable. Experts suggest that power cycling the devices can clear volatile memory and help identify infected hardware, particularly those with compromised DNS settings. Keywords: [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [routers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/routers.md), vpn filter, [malware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/malware.md), [cyber security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyber-security.md) ### Symantec Router Security Claims, Real to Reel Newsletter - **Episode:** [1033: Swagger](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1033-swagger.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-18 - **Time:** 1:43:52–1:47:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1033-swagger/chapter/symantec-router-security-claims-real-to-reel-newsletter.md Eric Chien of Symantec discusses the importance of patching home routers to prevent them from being harnessed for large-scale cyberattacks. The segment also reviews the "Real to Reel" newsletter from Hollywood Health & Society, which lists upcoming focus areas for TV writers, including HIV risk in youth, geriatric independence, and vulnerabilities in U.S. military space systems. Keywords: [symantec](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/symantec.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [routers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/routers.md), real to reel, [hiv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiv.md), military space systems ### Watercress Router Experiment, 5G Health Concerns - **Episode:** [1001: Sexual Terrorism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1001-sexual-terrorism.md) - **Published:** 2018-01-21 - **Time:** 1:12:08–1:16:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1001-sexual-terrorism/chapter/watercress-router-experiment-5g-health-concerns.md A listener's experiment attempting to replicate a famous study on watercress growth near Wi-Fi routers showed no negative effects, contradicting previous claims. The discussion shifts to broader concerns regarding the rollout of 5G technology and high-frequency radiation. Keywords: watercress, wifi router, [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md), [radiation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/radiation.md), [experiment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/experiment.md) ### Technical Difficulties and Router Reboot - **Episode:** [840: Hemicycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/840-hemicycle.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-07 - **Time:** 1:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/840-hemicycle/chapter/technical-difficulties-and-router-reboot.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program by discussing technical delays caused by a slow router reboot. The hosts remark on the frustrations of modern technology before transitioning into the week's news cycle. Keywords: [technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technology.md), [router](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/router.md), [reboot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reboot.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md) ### AMS-IX Outage, T-Mobile Broadband, Show Production - **Episode:** [822: The Great Clip Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/822-the-great-clip-show.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-05 - **Time:** 1:12:04–1:14:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/822-the-great-clip-show/chapter/ams-ix-outage-t-mobile-broadband-show-production.md The hosts address technical issues from a previous episode caused by a malfunctioning router at the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX). The router was rebooting every 20 to 40 minutes, disrupting T-Mobile broadband provisioning across Europe. Adam Curry notes that infrastructure repairs were delayed because the failure occurred on a Sunday. Keywords: ams-ix, [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), router reboot, [t-mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/t-mobile.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md) ### FBI Director James Comey, Tor and Dark Web Monitoring - **Episode:** [756: Shemita Cycle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/756-shemita-cycle.md) - **Published:** 2015-09-13 - **Time:** 21:06–23:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/756-shemita-cycle/chapter/fbi-director-james-comey-tor-and-dark-web-monitoring.md FBI Director James Comey warned criminals that they are "kidding themselves" if they believe they can hide on the dark web using the Onion Router (Tor). Comey stated that government efforts over the last five years have made it possible to view activity previously thought to be hidden. The discussion suggests that the government likely controls many Tor exit nodes. Keywords: [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [tor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tor.md), onion router, [dark web](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dark-web.md), [child exploitation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/child-exploitation.md) ### Buffer Bloat and Netflix Streaming Issues - **Episode:** [725: Cricket Flour](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/725-cricket-flour.md) - **Published:** 2015-05-30 - **Time:** 2:20:14–2:23:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/725-cricket-flour/chapter/buffer-bloat-and-netflix-streaming-issues.md Vint Cerf explains that many streaming delays attributed to net neutrality issues are actually caused by "buffer bloat" in home routers. This occurs when a router's memory fills up faster than it can transmit data, leading to retransmissions and congestion. This technical differential is often misunderstood by the public as intentional ISP throttling. Keywords: [vint cerf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vint-cerf.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), buffer bloat, [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [routers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/routers.md) ### BitTorrent Sync 2.0 Router Performance Issues - **Episode:** [716: The Portal](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/716-the-portal.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-26 - **Time:** 1:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/716-the-portal/chapter/bittorrent-sync-2-0-router-performance-issues.md A discussion regarding technical issues with BitTorrent Sync 2.0 reveals that the software update continues to overwhelm router Network Address Translation (NAT) tables. The high volume of connections causes significant network slowdowns, a problem that persisted from version 1.0. Additionally, reports indicate the company recently laid off approximately 45% of its workforce due to revenue challenges. Keywords: [bittorrent sync](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bittorrent-sync.md), [router](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/router.md), network address translation, nat tables, [software update](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-update.md) ### Technical Interlude, Sonic.net, Birthday Announcements - **Episode:** [654: Q-Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-21 - **Time:** 2:02:20–2:05:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/654-q-burn/chapter/technical-interlude-sonic-net-birthday-announcements.md While John Dvorak attempts to fix a peering issue with his Sonic.net internet connection, Adam Curry reads birthday announcements for listeners. Celebrants include Sir Keith Chamberlain (73), Rosalind Furness (41), and Paige Walden. The hosts struggle with technical lag and router settings during the transition. Keywords: [sonic.net](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sonic-net.md), keith chamberlain, rosalind furness, paige walden, [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), router reboot ### No Agenda Episode 648, Wi-Fi Bandwidth Technical Issues - **Episode:** [648: Centrifuge Him!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-31 - **Time:** 8:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/648-centrifuge-him/chapter/no-agenda-episode-648-wi-fi-bandwidth-technical-issues.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 648 of the No Agenda show from Amsterdam and Northern Silicon Valley. Curry describes resolving technical streaming issues from the previous broadcast by adjusting his router's Wi-Fi radio frequency bandwidth from 20 to 40 megahertz. The hosts discuss the challenges of managing a live chat room and technical backchannels while troubleshooting hardware during a production. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [john c. dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), wi-fi bandwidth, router settings, 40 megahertz ### Tech Support Etiquette and Home Networking Realities - **Episode:** [618: Binge Watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 27:39–31:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch/chapter/tech-support-etiquette-and-home-networking-realities.md An aside covers the difficulties of providing tech support to family members who do not understand how the internet works. The hosts discuss the "designated techie" role in households and share a personal anecdote about using humor and respect to get better results from technical assistance. They emphasize that home users often mistake local Wi-Fi issues for global internet outages. Keywords: [tech support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-support.md), home networking, [router](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/router.md), [troubleshooting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troubleshooting.md), [at&t](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/at-t.md) ### Tor Network Vulnerabilities and Government Origins - **Episode:** [537: Thick & Creamy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-08 - **Time:** 1:27:30–1:29:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/537-thick-creamy/chapter/tor-network-vulnerabilities-and-government-origins.md The hosts discuss reports that the Tor (The Onion Router) network has been compromised, leading to arrests. They reiterate that because Tor was originally developed by the U.S. government, it was likely always compromised. The segment explains the risks associated with volunteering as an exit node, which can attract law enforcement attention due to illicit traffic. Keywords: [tor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tor.md), onion router, [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), exit nodes, [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md) ### Printer Connectivity Issues, 802.11ac Router Upgrade - **Episode:** [496: Shoot Look Shoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/496-shoot-look-shoot.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-17 - **Time:** 4:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/496-shoot-look-shoot/chapter/printer-connectivity-issues-802-11ac-router-upgrade.md A discussion regarding technical difficulties with office printers following a router replacement. Details include the transition to 802.11ac wireless standards, which theoretically deliver 1.2 gigabits per second by utilizing multiple channels on the 5GHz frequency. Windows 8 is noted for providing real-time connection speed data compared to previous operating systems. Keywords: printers, [routers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/routers.md), 802.11ac, [windows 8](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/windows-8.md), [networking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/networking.md) ### Router Buffer Overflow and Technical Network Issues - **Episode:** [345: Hornbag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-06 - **Time:** 9:11–11:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/345-hornbag/chapter/router-buffer-overflow-and-technical-network-issues.md A discussion regarding home networking issues highlights the necessity of rebooting high-end routers to maintain internet speeds. One host describes experiencing sluggish performance and site loading failures until a router reset restored a 26 Mbps download speed. The technical cause is identified as buffer overflow, a common issue in consumer-grade networking hardware. Keywords: [router](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/router.md), buffer overflow, [internet speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-speed.md), [technical support](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technical-support.md), [networking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/networking.md) ### SamKnows, FCC Broadband Monitoring and Router Privacy - **Episode:** [279: Dr. Watson I presume?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/279-dr-watson-i-presume.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-17 - **Time:** 1:49:46–1:53:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/279-dr-watson-i-presume/chapter/samknows-fcc-broadband-monitoring-and-router-privacy.md The FCC has launched a program with SamKnows to distribute free broadband routers to U.S. citizens to monitor ISP performance. The technology, which includes "secret sauce" software, was previously tested in the United Kingdom. The hosts warn that these devices may serve as a voluntary surveillance network, allowing the government to monitor home internet activity under the guise of consumer protection. Keywords: samknows, [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [broadband](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/broadband.md), [routers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/routers.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) ### Technical Difficulties, Virtual Routing and Macintosh Issues - **Episode:** [261: AQ-USA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/261-aq-usa.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-16 - **Time:** 15:01–18:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/261-aq-usa/chapter/technical-difficulties-virtual-routing-and-macintosh-issues.md The broadcast is interrupted by significant audio interference and technical glitches. 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