DEV Community: Muhammad Hafiz Irfan Putra Alam

"Building a Neighborhood ISP from Scratch: A Deep Dive into MikroTik v7 and FTTH Architecture"

Muhammad Hafiz Irfan Putra Alam — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:05:51 +0000

"Hello, DEV Community! I’m a Computer Science student at Universitas Sains dan Teknologi Indonesia. Today, I want to share my journey of building something more than just a home lab: a real-world, legal, and small-scale ISP (RT/RW Net) using Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technology."

"To keep the network stable and scalable, I've moved away from old copper cables to a modern Fiber Optic ecosystem. Here is what's under the hood:

Core: MikroTik RouterOS v7 (leveraging the new Linux Kernel for stability).

Distribution: OLT (Optical Line Terminal) using GPON technology.

Management: Custom Automated Billing with WhatsApp Gateway integration.

Monitoring: Real-time alerts via Telegram bots."

"One of the biggest challenges in a shared community network is fairness. I implemented HTB (Hierarchical Token Bucket) and FQ-CoDel to fight bufferbloat. This ensures that while one user is downloading a heavy file, another can still enjoy lag-free gaming or Zoom calls."

"Building a network isn't just about crimping cables. In my country, legal compliance is a must. I’ll explain how the 'Reseller' model works through ISP partnerships (KSO) and why every network engineer should consider the legal framework before going live."

"Building this has taught me more about networking than any textbook ever could. If you’re a student or a hobbyist looking to scale up your home lab into a community service, let’s discuss in the comments!"

"You can follow my detailed step-by-step tutorials on my blog: Mahasiswa Indonesia.

"Building a Neighborhood ISP from Scratch: A Deep Dive into MikroTik v7 and FTTH Architecture"

Muhammad Hafiz Irfan Putra Alam — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:05:51 +0000

"To keep the network stable and scalable, I've moved away from old copper cables to a modern Fiber Optic ecosystem. Here is what's under the hood:

Core: MikroTik RouterOS v7 (leveraging the new Linux Kernel for stability).

Distribution: OLT (Optical Line Terminal) using GPON technology.

Management: Custom Automated Billing with WhatsApp Gateway integration.

Monitoring: Real-time alerts via Telegram bots."

"You can follow my detailed step-by-step tutorials on my blog: Mahasiswa Indonesia.

Tips Memulai Karier Freelance Tech untuk Mahasiswa di Tahun 2026

Muhammad Hafiz Irfan Putra Alam — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:47:32 +0000

Dunia kerja saat ini sudah sangat berubah. Menunggu lulus kuliah untuk mencari pengalaman kerja rasanya sudah tertinggal. Sebagai mahasiswa, memulai karier freelance di bidang teknologi adalah langkah paling strategis untuk membangun portofolio sekaligus menambah uang saku.

Namun, pertanyaannya adalah: Bagaimana memulainya dari nol di tengah persaingan tahun 2026 yang semakin ketat?

Ada beberapa hal kunci yang harus dipersiapkan:

Menentukan Niche: Fokus pada satu keahlian (misalnya Network Engineering atau Web Development).
Personal Branding: Tunjukkan apa yang bisa kamu lakukan melalui blog atau media sosial.
Manajemen Waktu: Menyeimbangkan tugas kuliah dan tenggat waktu klien.

Saya baru saja menulis panduan yang lebih mendalam mengenai langkah-langkah teknis memulai perjalanan ini. Jika teman-teman mahasiswa ingin melihat peta jalan (roadmap) lengkapnya, silakan mampir ke artikel saya di sini:

👉 Cara Memulai Freelance dari Nol: Panduan Lengkap untuk Pemula

Di sana saya membahas tips praktis yang relevan dengan kondisi pasar saat ini. Mari kita berdiskusi di kolom komentar jika ada yang ingin ditanyakan seputar dunia freelance bagi mahasiswa!