Network Troubleshooting and Support
Local Network IP Addressing Strategies
Typically, a home or SME network would use one block of 256 addresses as a subnet. Most home networks use one block out of the 192.168.x.x private address space - frequently 192.168.0.0 or 192.168.1.0. 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 ... Designing a Home and SME Network Architecture
An architecture is an overall plan for your network. You need to choose an architecture to make sure that the solution addresses your needs and everything you design is targeted to meeting those needs. More ... Network Change Control System
The most boring, but also the most important task of a network administrator is
documenting the network. Documenting your network can save you an enormous amount
of time and money. More ... Network Address Translation (NAT) Protocol
NAT is a protocol that is used by a router to convert IP addresses on the internal private network to the it's own public IP address for the Internet. If NAT were not used each computer on the internal private network would be visible to the Internet. More ... Network Installation
The installation of a new network can be divided into three phases. Design, implementation,
and troubleshooting. The first and most important phase in a new network installation
process is the design phase. More ... Calculating VoIP Bandwidth
If an organization is considering VoIP deployment, it should first calculate how much bandwidth is required. Bandwidth consumption estimated early on will determine if the organization needs to increase Internet speeds or otherwise optimize their network. More ... How to Design a Highly Reliable Fiber Optic Network
What happens if a major fiber optic cable is cut or a major hubbing location is destroyed? This article is about the survivability of a well designed fiber network. 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 ... How to Choose a Fiber Optic Tool Kit
What do you need in a fiber optic tool kit? There are kits for epoxy and polishing
connector termination, quick connector termination, fusion splicing, mechanical splicing,
optic cleaning, fiber optic testing, and many more. More ... How to Set Up a Network Printer for a Home or Small Office
Adding a network printer to your home or small office can seem like a daunting task.
In this article I cover the basics of installing a wired or wireless network printer on one,
or multiple computers in three simple steps. More ... Network Maintenance
It is important to create a backup procedure for your network. The backup procedure
should define a schedule and the type of backups that will be created. Each backup
disc or tape should be clearly labeled and recorded in a log. More ... Network Notepad Free Network Diagraming Tool
Network Notepad is a freeware app for creating interactive network diagrams. It's a complete network diagramming tool that includes interactive functionality like telnet, browse, ping, and more. Network Notepad has an easy-to-use drag-and-drop interface" More ... Fiber Optic Connectors - The Complete Guide
A fiber optic connector terminates the end of a fiber optic cable and is used when you need to connect and disconnect the fiber cable quickly. Fiber optic manufacturers have been on a mission to develop ae better fiber connector. There have been over 100 connectors developed over the years but only a few have stood the test of time. More ...
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