How the Network Access Layer Works

In the previous section, we learned about the Network Access layer. Essentially we learned more about the anatomy of a frame, physical addressing, and what exactly the physical layer accomplishes. Don’t relax yet- we still have three layers to go! What the Internet Layer Is Responsible For The Internet Layer is used to deliver data on a complex routed network. […]

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Storage Configurations

In this article I attempt to explain three common network storage configurations. In today’s world everything is on computers. More specifically, everything is stored on storage devices which are attached to computers in a number of configurations. There are many ways in which these devices can be accessed by users. Some are better than others and some are best for […]

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Networking Basics: Part 2 – Routers

This article continues the discussion of networking hardware by talking about one of the most important networking components; routers. In the first part of this article series, I talked about some basic networking hardware such as hubs and switches. In this article, I want to continue the discussion of networking hardware by talking about one of the most important networking components; […]

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Networking Basics: Part 4 – Workstations and Servers

This article continues the Networking for Beginners series by talking about the differences between workstations and servers. So far in this article series, I have talked a lot about networking hardware and about the TCP/IP protocol. The networking hardware is used to establish a physical connection between devices, while the TCP/IP protocol is essentially the language that the various devices […]

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