Rowell Dionicio

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Rowell Dionicio

San Diego, CA

Founder of Packet6. CWNE #210. Host of Clear To Send. I write about enterprise IT from the operator's perspective and the gap between what vendors promise and what your team actually has to build and run.

5 Lessons Learned in 2024 & Goals for 2025

5 Lessons Learned in 2024 & Goals for 2025

2024 was a whirlwind. I started the year with ambitious goals and a clear vision of where I wanted to be by December. But as the months unfolded, I learned some hard lessons about leadership, burnout, and the importance of being intentional with my time and energy. There were wins—

USW Pro 8 PoE

Unboxing the UniFi Switch Pro 8

The USW Pro 8 PoE is an 8-port Layer 3 network switch from Ubiquiti’s UniFi product line, designed in a compact form. It comes with Power over Ethernet (PoE+) on all 8 ports, meaning it can power devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, and access points directly through

A Recipe for Perfect Restaurant Networks

A Recipe for Perfect Restaurant Networks

Setting up a network for a restaurant can be tricky, especially when you need reliable Wi-Fi for guests and secure connectivity for Point-of-Sale (POS) systems. That’s where the UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra comes in handy—offering a compact, powerful solution that’s easy to manage. This

Reflecting on 9 Years of Podcasting

Reflecting on 9 Years of Podcasting

In August 2015, I hit the record button for the very first episode of my podcast, Clear To Send. It feels surreal to say it’s been nine years since that moment. What started as a personal project, as a way to push myself to learn more deeply and share

Over the pond to WiFi Design Day in London

Over the pond to WiFi Design Day in London

After 5,478 miles and a few hours of sleep, I found myself at WiFi Design Day in London with 300+ other professionals. It is clear to see Wi-Fi being a big topic in the IT industry when you see these numbers show up at a niche event. I

An Emotional WLPC

An Emotional WLPC

Everyone was brought to tears twice. You don’t usually see this kind of display of emotion at a tech conference. It warmed my heart as WLPC marks 2024 as their 10 year anniversary. I was tearing up when Keith Parsons was surprised by all his kids showing up during

Two males in a data center shaking hands

HPE's $14B Power Play - AI Networking Dominance

The following is my own opinion of the HPE and Juniper merger based on my experience with the products and previous experience as being a customer of a merger. This should not to be interpreted as facts. Back in 2017, a group of delegates sat in a room for Mobility