Synchronous, Asynchronous, Isochronous. What Does it Mean?
Synchronous, Asynchronous and Isochronous are all methods used to transfer streams of data. This article uses waveform diagrams to explain the difference. More ...
Packet Switching Store-and-Forward Transmission
To send a message from a source end system to a destination end system, the source breaks long messages into smaller chunks of data known as packets. Most packet switches use store-and-forward transmission at the inputs to the links. Store-and-forward transmission means that the packet switch must receive the entire packet before it can begin to transmit the first bit of the packet onto the outbound link. More ...
What is a Proxy Server?
A Proxy Server is a piece of software that works at the Application layer of the OSI model to increase the security of a network. A proxy server acts as an intermediary between the internal network and external networks. More ...
Network Cabling For Beginners
Cabling is the foundation of your network, it is the medium that connects all your computers and servers together and is probably one of the most important and often overlooked items in business networks. More ...
Basics of Bluetooth Technology
Bluetooth is a wireless technology for short range communication. Bluetooth provides functionality to detect nearby Bluetooth devices, and in order to mitigate interference, implements frequency hopping. More ...
What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the world of interconnected devices which provide data, and are being controlled across the Internet. Examples include many home automation devices, like smart thermostats and remotely controllable lighting fixtures, and countless others. More ...
Fiber Broadband Internet Service
Fiber broadband is the optical fiber, which replaces all or part of the usual metal local loops used for the final leg of delivering connectivity in telecommunications. With optical fiber technology it is likely that speeds that are considered to be broadband could
change in coming times. More ...
Comparing Different Cloud Architecture Types
Most people are familiar with the concept of a cloud-based data center that rents out computing power to businesses. There are, however, a number of possible cloud types that may be the right choice for a company. More ...
Bluetooth in Brief
Bluetooth is a wireless technology designed for short range data communications. Two or more Bluetooth devices establish a connection and form a small wireless network known as a Piconet. More ...
Cisco-Linksys Network Magic Pro
Having trouble connecting your devices together and to the Internet, or printing from any computer? With Cisco Network Magic Pro, you can avoid lengthy, tech support phone calls, hard to navigate online forums and expensive on-site consultants. It provides do-it-yourself tools for setting up, managing and securing your network. More ...
What is a Network Sniffer Used For?
Sniffer is another word for network analyzer. Network intruders use sniffing to capture confidential information, and the terms sniffing and eavesdropping are often associated with this practice. More ...
Computer Number Systems Made Simple
Humans use a decimal based number system. The decimal numbering system uses the ten characters 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8, and 9 to represent numbers. The binary system used by computers has only two characters; 0 and 1. More ...
CompTIA Network+ Video Mentor
In this easy-to-use DVD, top network consultant David L. Prowse walks you through every skill and concept you?ll need to master to pass the new CompTIA Network+ Exam (N10-004/JK0-016). This DVD contains more than seven hours videos designed to build and test your knowledge of networking technologies. More ...
