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Bandwidth allocation: How can I give a download limit for each user?
To manage bandwidth, learn how to allocate download limits for each user in your network with policy settings on devices, our administration expert advises. Ask the Expert
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Why error reporting ICMP messages include IP headers and datagram data
Learn why Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) error reports include IP headers and the first 8 bytes of datagram data in this response from our network administration expert. Ask the Expert
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How do VPN concentrators and network access servers (NAS) differ?
Find out if there's a difference between a virtual private network (VPN) concentrator and a network access server (NAS) in this explanation from our network security expert, Puneet Mehta. Ask the Expert
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How to upgrade Windows Server 2003 to Server 2008
Use these resources recommended by our network administration expert to upgrade from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Differences between WLANs, Wi-Fi and WiMax
Wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer explains the differences between WLAN, WiMax and Wi-Fi and provides an excellent tutorial on what separates Wi-Fi from WLAN. Ask the Expert
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Why are patch panels required for cabling networks?
When cabling networks, you may wonder why it's a requirement to have patch panels and why they aren't connected to switches. This expert response explains why and how they're used in a rack with multiple switches and ports. Ask the Expert
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Can IP addresses of LANs that make up a WAN be the same?
Our networking fundamentals expert answers whether the IP addresses of different physical locations (LANs) making up a WAN can be the same address. Find out if networks with the same IP address will overlap and create routing problems, in this expert... Ask the Expert
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How can I be sure no one is hijacking or hacking my WAP?
Learn how to protect yourself from hackers and wireless access point (WAP) hijackers in this advice from our networking expert. Ask the Expert
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What correlation does ping latency have with high server activity?
Our network administration expert explains which metrics provide visibility into what's going on at peak activity levels in order to optimize network performance in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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How each wireless technology differs: Wi-Fi, WiMax and WLANs
This expert response explains the difference between wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, WiMax and WLANs. Ask the Expert