About Me

# Hello, I'm Dalton.

I'm a network engineer with a passion for understanding how packets move (and sometimes don't move) across the networks we build and rely on every day. I created Hello, Networking! as a place to document what I learn, share practical deep-dives, and honestly just whatever else comes to my mind!

Whether it's tracing a routing loop at 2am, digging into OSPF LSA types, or building a home lab to test a firewall policy — this blog captures the real work of being a network engineer.

Think of every post as a show ip route for a concept: here's where things are, why they got there, and what the next hop looks like.

# What you'll find here

• ▸ Deep dives into routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• ▸ Switching, VLANs, and campus network design
• ▸ Network security — firewalls, NAC, zero trust
• ▸ Automation and scripting for network engineers
• ▸ Lab walkthroughs and real-world troubleshooting

# Get in touch

Have a topic you'd like to see covered? Found an error in a post? Feel free to reach out — details below.