A Brief Overview Of Networking Media
Microsoft Geek
There is all sorts of networking media lying around for the taking. We have copper-base media, optical fiber, and the new contender: wireless. This article covers a brief overview of…
Networking 101
Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Detect (CSMA/CD) Explained
First thing is first: save yourself some trouble and remember that carrier sense multiple access collision detect is best referred to as simply CSMA/CD. We’ve heard some ridiculously long terms…
How the Application Layer Works
In the previous section we reviewed several aspects of the Transport Layer. We learned a great deal of information; covering sockets, ports, TCP, UDP, segments, and datagrams. Now we will…
How the Transport Layer Works
In the previous section we took a look at the Internet Layer. We took apart the IP header information, reviewed IP addresses and routing information, and briefly discussed ARP and…
How the Internet 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.…
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.…
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…
Introduction to the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
About maybe 2yrs ago I had to install and configure Dell IT Assistant Manager, which is a dell software product that allows you to manage workstations, servers, network devices….etc that…
Networking Basics: Part 1 – Networking Hardware
In this article series, I will start with the absolute basics, and work toward building a functional network. In this article I will begin by discussing some of the various…
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…