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What is the difference between VPN and VPN pass-through?
In this Q&A, our VPN expert describes the difference between a basic VPN and VPN pass-through, a feature often found in small business Internet gateway devices.31 Jul 2007
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Networking certification how-to
These networking certification steps focus on what materials you need, what practice tests are best, and what kind of schedule you should put in place in order to pass your exam and certify. If you...31 Jul 2007
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inverse multiplexing over ATM (IMA)
Inverse multiplexing over ATM (IMA) is a method of optimizing the data transfer rate for individual subscribers in networks that use asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) by dividing the data into multi...30 Jul 2007
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telecom carrier
A telecom carrier is a company that is authorized by regulatory agencies to operate a telecommunications system.30 Jul 2007
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carrier detect
Carrier detect (see modem lights) is a control signal between a modem and a computer that indicates that the modem detects a "live" carrier that can be used for sending and receiving information.30 Jul 2007
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Using a packet sniffer for network packet analysis
A packet sniffer may seem like a humble addition to a network professional's toolkit, but when used correctly, packet sniffers (also known as protocol analyzers) can home in on any number of networ...30 Jul 2007
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system administrator (sysadmin)
A system administrator, abbreviated as "sysadmin," is a person who is responsible for managing a multi-user computing environment, such as a local area network (LAN).27 Jul 2007
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How can I persuade my boss from letting users have administrative access to their machines?
Does upper management not understand how fuzz is affecting your network? Use this expert response from network administration expert Lindi Horton to convince your boss that users should not have ad...27 Jul 2007
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To evaluate network management, what criteria is there?
What are the criteria for evaluating how efficient your network management is? Find out in this expert response with Lindi Horton.27 Jul 2007
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Networking certifications: How to pass your exams
Pass your networking certification exams with the help of this pointed advice by one of our CCNP Video Mentor contest winners. Learn study tips, reading tips and tricks to help you pass your tests.27 Jul 2007
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How many wireless devices can connect to an 802.11g access point?
Learn how many wireless devices can connect to an 802.11G access point (AP) in this expert response with Lisa Phifer.27 Jul 2007
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Can I set up a VPN on my wireless router?
Learn about the difference between functions in a consumer and pro-sumer cable modem and how to set up your VPN on your wireless router, in this Q&A.26 Jul 2007
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How can I get our VPN to work on Windows Vista?
VPN expert Sampath Ramaswami explains how to get a Virtela VPN to work on Windows Vista in this response.26 Jul 2007
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To set up a VPN server, do you need two NIC cards?
To set up a VPN server, do you need two NIC cards? Find out the answer to this and how to fix disconnects in this Q&A with Sampath Ramaswami.26 Jul 2007
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Starting a networking career with an associate degree and certifications
To start a networking career, would an associate degree and certifications be enough? Find out from training and certification expert Ed Tittel.24 Jul 2007
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Can I get an IT technician certificate online?
Training and certification expert Ed Tittel explains how to obtain an IT technician certificate online in this Q&A.24 Jul 2007
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As a generalist which certification should I get?
If you have a broad but shallow skill set, which certification should you get? Ed Tittel advises what to do, in this Ask the Expert.24 Jul 2007
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Can you connect your laptop to EV-DO with a smart phone?
Are workers who carry smart phones with EV-DO wireless data subscriptions able to connect their laptops to EV-DO? Find out in this expert response from expert Lisa Phifer.23 Jul 2007
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Can you suggest tools to detect Bluetooth-based card-skimming devices?
Wireless expert Lisa Phifer explains the usage and tools for detecting Bluetooth-based card-skimming devices in this Q&A.23 Jul 2007
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How do I connect to our VPN with authentication ID?
Learn how to connect wireless laptops to your VPN using a SecurID authentication and Nortel Contivity VPN gateway in this Q&A with wireless expert Lisa Phifer.23 Jul 2007
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