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  • Freeware captures raw sockets and TCP/IP packets

    SmartSniff allows you to capture TCP/IP packets that pass through your network adapter, and view the captured data as sequence of conversations between clients and servers.  Tip

  • Binary-to-decimal conversion

    Binary to decimal conversion is explained in this tip on how a network device uses its IP address, subnet mask and default gateway information.  Tip

  • Making the triple play

    Triple play is the hype – and yet there is a serious advantage to be gained that is more than just voice and video mixed with data.  Tip

  • Network retardation: Will IP networks ever grow up?

    Networks and the systems that support them are slow maturing and the heavy lifting and regular maintenance of networks must be attended by humans. The consequence is that networks are slow to adapt, difficult to manage, and do not scale easily. When ...  Tip

  • Troubleshooting switching: Overcome function overlap confusion

    Switches can perform many very distinct functions, most of which have nothing to do with the academic definition of "switching." In order to troubleshoot your environment with a minimum of effort, you need to understand these functions -- how they wo...  Tip

  • Router Expert: DHCP services for WLANs

    Learn how to configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) services as part of a WLAN implementation.  Tip

  • Troubleshooting routing: Strategies for fast problem solving

    Network troubleshooting can be challenging for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the lack of a standard methodology. In this tip, Tom Lancaster looks at some of the best and fastest ways to find out where your problem lies.  Tip

  • The QoS scam: Paying for reduced bandwidth

    On an unhealthy or broken network, quality of service (QoS) is a rudder on a sinking boat -- it fixes nothing and cannot resolve degradation issues. On a healthy, well-provisioned network, QoS is not needed -- all applications receive sufficient reso...  Tip

  • Understanding the NNTP protocol

    Everyone knows about peer-to-peer programs such as Napster, Kazaa, amongst others. How many people though know about binary newsgroups? Probably not many. These binary newsgroups are based on the NNTP protocol, which is the focus of this tip.  Tip

  • IP network design, part 2: The IP addressing plan

    The IP addressing plan is the foundation upon which a successful logical design is built. Part two of this tip explains how to formulate a scalable IP addressing plan that can support the network as it grows.  Tip

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