It is a default private IP for various NAT/network devices such as routers. In order to resolve the issue of shortage of IP to be used on the Internet, these IP addresses were devised. RFC 1918 defines the ranges of the private IP. An IP, where IP stands for Internet Protocol, is a numeric identification [...]
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What Is an IP Address?
October 31st, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Networking
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What Is Spear Phishing?
August 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions
Phishing refers to a scam analogous to fishing — hence the name — in which the scammer tries to obtain valuable information by luring or baiting a person with an authentic-looking but phony communication that gains credibility by imitating a well-known corporate brand such as that of a bank, credit card company, etailer, social media [...]
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What is TCP/IP?
June 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Networking
Connection to the Internet these days has become so easy and user-friendly that we tend to forget the technical aspects of things like page loads and file downloads. Such operations still take place, even though the average user doesn’t give them a second thought. One such overlooked set of operations is TCP/IP. This often used [...]
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What is a Passphrase?
May 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Networking
A passphrase is a series of letters, characters, or words that can be combined like a password. They are used for many computer programs, to gain access to systems, data, or messages. It is similar to shorter passwords in use, but a passphrase can be as long as 100 characters and offer extra protection when [...]
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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 [...]
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Powerline Computer Networking – Home Wifi Alternative
April 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Concepts, Introductions, Networking
Powerline computer networking is an easy to install yet flexible method of adding a wired computer network to your home. Powerline networks are less well known than standard wired Ethernet networks and wifi wireless networks but can be quite useful in a home environment. A Powerline network uses a home’s internal power lines to transfer [...]
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Copper and Glass: A Guide to Network Cables
April 1st, 2010 · No Comments · How To, Tips & Techniques
Introduction For many medium and large sized networks the choice of cabling is the single most important, long-term investment made in the network. The choice of cabling must be a balance between cost and performance, all the while trying to predict future performance requirements. If the network cabling cannot support future requirements you may be [...]
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How Home Networking Works
March 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Concepts, Introductions, Networking
Once, home networks were primarily the realm of technophiles — most families either didn’t need or couldn’t afford more than one computer. But now, in addition to using computers for e-mail, people use them for schoolwork, shopping, instant messaging, downloading music and videos, and playing games. For many families, one computer is no longer enough [...]
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