A software modem is a low-cost alternative to a standard hardware-based modem. While hardware modems contain all the parts necessary to connect to the internet, the software modem transfers some of that work to the computer’s processor. Modems have two main components. The controller configures and dials the modem, and the datapump sends and receives [...]
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Network Access Control
May 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Networking
Network access control or NAC is one of the strategies that is employed to enhance the security protocols associated with a private or proprietary network. This is accomplished by setting restrictions on the ability to access various programs and functions that are available on the network. The creation of the authorizations required to allow access [...]
Tags: computer network·network·network access control·network security·networking
What is Subnetting?
May 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Networking
Subnetting is a network design strategy that segregates a larger network into smaller components. While connected through the larger network, each subnetwork or subnet functions with a unique IP address. All systems that are assigned to a particular subnet will share values that are common for both the subnet and for the network as a [...]
Tags: IP·IP address·network address·subnet·subnet mask·subnetting
Network Latency
May 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Networking
Network latency is simply defined as the time delay observed as data transmits from one point to another. Usually, to determine network latency, the origin and destination points are used. In some cases, network latency may be defined by the time it takes some form of data to make a full circuit back to the [...]
Botnet
May 14th, 2010 · No Comments · Internet, Networking
A botnet (“robot network”) refers to multiple computers infected with remote-controlled software that allows a single hacker to run automated programs on the botnet behind the users’ backs. The remote-controlled software or rootkit is clandestinely installed in each computer, hiding its presence and tracks, making detection difficult. Meanwhile, the hacker can use the botnet for [...]
Man in the Middle Attack
May 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Internet, Networking
Man in the middle attacks are one of the several devices that are used to gain access to proprietary information, such as pass codes, login credentials, and credit card numbers. The process essentially involves establishing a virus that acts as the interface between two points. Neither party in the exchange is aware that the information [...]
Tags: cyberattack·cybersecurity·hack·hacker·man in the middle·man in the middle attack
The Basics: What is an Intranet?
May 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Networking
It’s like the Internet… only smaller and much more private. Here are steps for setting up an Intranet. The Internet had made the sharing of data and other information between businesses, the customers and partners extremely easy, even if the users are located across great distances. Likewise, the navigation of the World Wide Web has [...]
Tags: corporate network·internal network·intranet·private network