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baseboard management controller (BMC)
A baseboard management controller (BMC) is a specialized service processor that monitors the physical state of a computer, network server or other hardware device using sensors and communicating wi...11 May 2007
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Choosing WAN providers: Key questions to ask
When evaluating carrier services for the WAN, it's imperative to ask some key questions regarding customer service, service-level agreements, global coverage, management and monitoring capabilities...11 May 2007
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Why can't my phone connect to the wired LAN?
Learn why your 802.11g-enabled phone can connect to the Internet through a Lynksys router but not to your wired LAN, in this Q&A with Lisa Phifer.11 May 2007
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Networking certifications, career empower divorced mom
Networking certifications helped a divorced mother of four with little knowledge of IT launch a networking career.10 May 2007
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Is my hotspot provider vulnerable to MAC address spoofing?
In this Q&A with wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer, see if your hotspot provider is vulnerable to MAC address spoofing when it uses Web portal to charge customers for wireless access.10 May 2007
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How do I block MAC addresses from my DHCP server?
Learn how to block MAC addresses on your network from getting any IP addresses off your DHCP server, in this expert response with security expert Puneet Mehta.10 May 2007
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Configure Cisco wireless bridges for point-to-point networking
Point-to-point wireless bridging is ideal for many business networks. In this tip, learn how point-to-point wireless bridging can help you, the pros and cons of using it, and the configuration of t...10 May 2007
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Cisco interface addressing
A look at the various commands that can be used to address Cisco router interfaces on the WAN and LAN and when to use each.09 May 2007
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TCP/IP troubleshooting: A structured approach -- Repairing network connections
Learn how the Repair feature works for repairing network connections on Windows platforms in this tip from the WindowsNetworking.com series on TCP/IP troubleshooting.09 May 2007
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packet loss
Packet loss is the failure of one or more transmitted packets to arrive at their destination... (Continued)08 May 2007
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How can I tell when packet loss is affecting application behavior?
Learn how to determine whether your application behavior is being affected by packet loss in this Q&A.08 May 2007
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What causes packet loss across the WAN, and how can I tell when it affects application behavior?
Learn what causes packet loss across a WAN, plus how you might be able to tell when packet loss is affecting your network's application behavior, in this Q&A with Dr. Hughes.08 May 2007
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What causes packet loss across the WAN?
Learn what causes packet loss across the WAN in this expert response.08 May 2007
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How do I connect my VLANs to the Internet using NAT and the appropriately configured ACL?
Confused about using NAT and configuring ACL? Learn how to connect your VLANs to the Internet over a router with sub-interfaces already defined.04 May 2007
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How does a Layer 3 switch work in a network?
Learn how a Layer 3 switch works in a network, in this Q&A with routing and switching expert Sudhanshu Gupta.04 May 2007
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WLAN security is life or death for hospital
Wireless LAN (WLAN) security is critical for keeping confidential data protected at Tuality Healthcare.03 May 2007
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OSI -- Securing the stack
Secure your network with our OSI model reference that links to all the tips in our "OSI -- securing the stack" series by security expert and author Michael Gregg. The series is based on his book, "...03 May 2007
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In a CSMA/CD environment, how many repeaters may be used between end systems?
Learn how to extend the range of your signal with a repeater in this Q&A with Lindi Horton.02 May 2007
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Traversal Using Relay NAT (TURN)
Traversal Using Relay NAT (TURN) is a protocol, currently at the working draft stage, that is intended to govern the reception of data over a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or User Datagram Pr...01 May 2007
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Mac vs. PC: The IT Guy cartoon
In this episode of "The IT Guy," Mac and PC square off in a spoof of the Mac vs. PC ads, with a twist.01 May 2007
Network Management Strategies for the CIO