IPv6 Address Compressor Expander
Enter the IPv6 address in the top text box. Click on the appropriate button: Omit Leading Zeros, Consolidate Zeros Segments, Expand Zeros Segments, Replace Leading Zeros. The formatted address will appear in the bottom text box. More ...
The Secret of Maintaining Your Fiber Optic Network
During fiber optic network maintenance it is often necessary to identify a specific fiber without disrupting live service. A fiber identifier allows you to do this. More ...
Standard Network Path Metrics
Selecting performance metrics are key to an effective network performance monitoring strategy. Before assigning performance metrics, we need to understand the typical industry standard performance metrics used. More ...
Metro Ethernet Fundamentals for WAN Connectivity
Because of its cost effectiveness, availability and seamless protocol transition from campus network to WAN, Metro Ethernet is increasing in popularity. This artice provides the fundamentals for Metro Ethernet WAN Connectivity. More ...
VPN and VPN Protocols
VPN stands for virtual private network, and it's a type of technology that establishes a secure network connection over a public network, like the internet, or even within a service provider's private network. More ...
IT Equipment and Asset Disposal
There are many unfortunate occurances of sensitive data being retrieved from networking assets that were improperly disposed of. Networking equipment and asset disposal is a key topic of the CompTIA Network+ certification preparation program. More ...
Built-in Utilities for Network Troubleshooting
One of the most important responsibilities of a network administrator is to fix any problems that arise with the network. Most operating systems come with built-in utilities that can be used in the troubleshooting process. Described here are the most useful of these utilities. More ...
The Difference Between EoP and PoE
Ethernet over Power (EoP) is a technology for sending network data over power lines. Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology for sending power over Ethernet network cables. More ...
Structured Network Troubleshooting Methodology
following a structured troubleshooting approach not only helps prevent you from trying the same thing more than once and inadvertently skipping a task, For the Network+ exam, the methodology shown in figure 21-2 is the one you should memorize. More ...
Troubleshoot Common Cabling Problems
To be an effective troubleshooter, it helps to understand the types of things that commonly go wrong in networks so that you can become proficient in recognizing and solving issues. Here are just some of the things you need to be on the lookout for with cabling in a network. More ...
Remote Connectivity
In the traditional LAN, all the computers are connected together by a cable. People who want to work at home or need access to the company's data from a customer's office need access to the LAN. More ...
How to Use a Network Cable Toner
If your facility has lots of cables in messy bundles running to a server room and you're trying to figure out where a specific network cable goes. you need to use a device called a network cable toner. More ...
Letting Your SME Users Access the Internet
The Web is a data service that allows users to access and display information contained on devices elsewhere in the world. The Web is also one of the greatest sources of malware. More ...
Network Design Process - Effective Network Planning and Design
The network planning and design methodology describes a process with nine specific steps and a sequence for those activities. It is an engineering life cycle that supports technical initiatives such as Windows migration, IP telephony and wireless design. The methodology begins with examining company business requirements. More ...
