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10GBASE-T standard now approved
A demonstration of 10GBASE-T technology showed the support of 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) operations on 100m of copper cabling, at N+1 this year.31 May 2007
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Security, wireless, VoIP, WAN optimization top Interop want lists
Security, wireless, VoIP and WAN optimization were key areas of interest for many attendees of Interop Las Vegas 2007, as two separate surveys found.30 May 2007
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Metcalfe's Law
Metcalfe's Law is expressed in two general ways: The number of possible cross-connections in a network grow as the square of the number of computers in the network increases.24 May 2007
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Wireless security -- Defending Wi-Fi clients
When it comes to wireless security, considerable attention has been paid to encrypting data, authenticating users, restricting access, and detecting rogue access points. As these network and link d...24 May 2007
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Network access control truths a bit blurry at Interop
Network access control (NAC) remained a strong focus of Interop, but the hot NAC topic this year was standardization, or the lack thereof.24 May 2007
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variable-length subnet mask (VLSM)
A variable-length subnet mask (VLSM) is a sequence of numbers of variable length that streamlines packet routing within the subnets of a proprietary network... (Continued)22 May 2007
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wildcard mask
A wildcard mask is a sequence of numbers that streamlines packet routing within the subnets of a proprietary network... (Continued)22 May 2007
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fixed-length subnet mask (FLSM)
A fixed-length subnet mask (FLSM) is a sequence of numbers of unchanging length that streamlines packet routing within the subnets of a proprietary network... (Continued)22 May 2007
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Managing Windows networks using scripts -- The basics
Learning to use scripts can make the life of a network administrator a lot easier by allowing you to automate daily administration tasks. This tip begins a series on using scripts to manage Windows...22 May 2007
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Microsoft, TCG partner on network access control; Cisco takes own route
Microsoft and Trusted Computing Group today released a new network access control (NAC) specification for interoperability between their NAC and TNC solutions.21 May 2007
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Next Steps in Signaling (NSIS)
NSIS (Next Steps in Signaling) is an evolving communication protocol intended to facilitate signaling at the Transport layer, using a two-level model to support diverse services and resources... (C...18 May 2007
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NAC, collaboration to be highlights at Interop Las Vegas
Folks in the networking industry are gearing up for the Interop conference, which floors in Las Vegas next week. We offer a behind-the-scenes look at the hot topics and trends attendees can expect ...17 May 2007
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Network cable history and fundamentals: Cabling tips for network professionals, lesson 1
Cabling a network doesn't have to be as tricky after reading this tip on the fundamentals of network cable.17 May 2007
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Retrospective network analysis goes portable
Retrospective network analysis goes portable with GigaStor Portable from Network Instruments.16 May 2007
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Common Protocols, Chapter 6 of 'Practical Packet Analysis'
This chapter from "Practical Packet Analysis" is an overview of some of the more common protocols that appear in Wireshark, the popular network protocol analyzer. Look at sample trace files contain...16 May 2007
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What are the routing differences between IPv4 and IPv6?
Between IPv4 and IPv6, find out how routing differs, in this Q&A with Silvia Hagen.15 May 2007
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In IP, could we eliminate the need for ARP?
Could ARP be eliminated from IP? Silvia Hagen explains in this Q&A.15 May 2007
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Selling network certification: How to talk up your credentials to current and future employers
Network certification has its benefits, but certification alone no longer guarantees employment. In this tip, learn how to justify your credentials' value.15 May 2007
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Can computers talk to a wireless AP using ad hoc?
Wireless expert Lisa Phifer explains how to use ad hoc to get computers to talk to one another, in this response.14 May 2007
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Can I connect WLAN and LAN clients using 802.1x and EAP?
Learn how to connect wireless and wired LAN clients using 802.1x and EAP with a workgroup instead of an Active Directory Domain in this Q&A with Lisa Phifer.14 May 2007
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