April 2007

  • duplex

    In telecommunication, duplex communication means that both ends of the communication can send and receive signals at the same time.10 Apr 2007

  • XDMA (Xing Distributed Media Architecture)

    XDMA (Xing Distributed Media Architecture) is a network architecture for multicast streaming media transmissions.10 Apr 2007

  • dumb network

    A dumb network is one that provides the physical interconnection between nodes but not much processing to support signaling.10 Apr 2007

  • SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy)

    SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) is a standard technology for synchronous data transmission on optical media.09 Apr 2007

  • edge device

    An edge device is a physical device that can pass packets between a legacy network, such as an Ethernet network, and an ATM network, using Data Link layer and Network layer information.09 Apr 2007

  • photonic network (optical network)

    A photonic (or optical) network is a communications network in which information is transmitted entirely in the form of optical or infrared transmission(IR) signals.09 Apr 2007

  • corporate area network (CAN)

    A corporate area network (CAN) is a separate, protected portion of a corporation's intranet.09 Apr 2007

  • connection-oriented

    In telecommunications, connection-oriented describes a means of transmitting data in which the devices at the end points use a preliminary protocol to establish an end-to-end connection before any ...09 Apr 2007

  • ring

    A ring is a network topology or circuit arrangement in which each device is attached along the same signal path to two other devices, forming a path in the shape of a ring.09 Apr 2007

  • NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System)

    NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System) is a program that allows applications on different computers to communicate within a local area network (LAN).09 Apr 2007

  • Service Location Protocol (SLP)

    The Service Location Protocol (SLP) is a protocol or method of organizing and locating the resources (such as printers, disk drives, databases, e-mail directories, and schedulers) in a network.09 Apr 2007

  • run book

    In a computer system or network, a run book is a written set of procedures for the routine and exceptional operation of the system or network by an administrator or operator.09 Apr 2007

  • What is the difference between online backup and offline backup?

    What is the difference between online backup and offline backup? Find out from SearchNetworking.com's networking help desk expert, Amy Kucharik.09 Apr 2007

  • What is Multiprotocol Label Switching?

    Learn about Multiprotocol Label Switching in this Q&A with Amy Kucharik.09 Apr 2007

  • What's the difference between patches and service packs?

    In this Q&A with Amy Kucharik, learn what the difference is between a patch and a service pack.09 Apr 2007

  • IP addressing and subnetting fundamentals

    Our IP addressing and subnetting crash course provides an overview of IP addressing-related topics network engineers need to know, including IPv4 and IPv6, subnetting, DHCP, and calculating subnet ...04 Apr 2007

  • Anti-spam protocols help reduce spam

    Spam is not just annoying; it clogs networks and, at worst, can point to larger network security problems. Anti-spam protocols are useful in helping network administrators block spam. This tip cove...04 Apr 2007

  • 10BASE-T

    10BASE-T, one of several physical media specified in the IEEE 802.3 standard for Ethernet local area networks (LANs), is ordinary telephone twisted pair wire.03 Apr 2007

  • 100BASE-T

    In 100 Mbps (megabits per second) Ethernet (known as Fast Ethernet), there are three types of physical wiring that can carry signals: 100BASE-T4 (four pairs of telephone twisted pair wire) 100BASE-...03 Apr 2007

  • What intrusion prevention systems (IPS) alogrithms are used and what has been the success of these s

    Learn what intrusion prevention systems algorithms are used and what the success has been with these systems, in this Q&A with enterprise security expert Michael Gregg.03 Apr 2007