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 TCP/IP?
June 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Networking
Tags: Acronym·Active Process·Actuality·Combination Of The Two·computer network·Converts·Data Packets·Destination Computer·Internet Protocol·Internet Servers·Ip Connection·Ip Internet·Ip Operations·Ip Protocols·network·networking·Page Loads·Private Computers·Protocol Internet·Tcp Protocols·tcp/ip·Technical Aspects·Transmission Control Protocol·Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol·Word Internet
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 [...]
Tags: computer network·encryption·network·passphrase·wireless encryption·Wireless network·wireless network security
Maximum Transmission Unit
May 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Networking
The maximum transmission unit, or MTU, is the single largest frame or packet of data that can be transmitted across a network. The exact nature of the maximum transmission unit will be determined by the configuration of the network and what type of protocols is in place for the transmission of data. Generally, a maximum [...]
Tags: data·Data Packet·data transmission·maximum transmission unit·MTU·network·network transmission
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
Requirements when Joining a Domain
April 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Q & A, Technology
What are the network setting required for a computer to join a domain? In order to be able to join a Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 domain you must properly configure your XP/W2K computer. Note: XP Home Edition is not designed to join domains; only workgroups. To join domains, use XP Professional version or [...]
Tags: DNS·DNS server·domain network setting·IP·IP address·LAN·local area network·network·network Interface Card·network setting·networking·NIC
HyperTransport
April 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Introductions, Technology
Introduction Over the past number of years processor performance has doubled approximately every 18 months. This increase in processor performance, combined with multi-core technologies has driven the demand for higher data transfer rates. This data transfer needs to happen between an I/O device, memory, and between processors. In many of today’s computers the data transfer [...]
Tags: Data Packet·HyperTransport·HyperTransport Network·Interconnect Technologies·network·Point-to-point Interconnecting System·Point-to-point Technology·PRI·PRI Technology·Priority Request Interleaving
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 [...]
Tags: computer network·home networking·network·wired network
DSL vs. Cable Modem Comparison
March 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Interfaces, Internet, Networking
This tutorial will help you understand the practical differences between DSL and cable modem networking. While similar in many respects, DSL and cable Internet services differ in several fundamental ways. DSL and Cable – Comparison and Contrast When evaluating cable and DSL services, you should consider the following: * Speed (advantage – Cable): Cable boasts [...]
Tags: Cable Internet·distance·DSL·internet·network·security·speed