September 2004
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September 30, 2004
30
Sep'04
Routing First-Step: Address resolution
Routing and Internet addressing are two important concepts involved in networking. Routing First-Step covers the basics of routing in clear, easy-to-understand language. Continue Reading
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September 30, 2004
30
Sep'04
Chapter of the Week - October '04
This month we feature chapters on VoIP, specificially IP telephony protocols. Continue Reading
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September 29, 2004
29
Sep'04
How do you think my network should be set up and what kind of router is necessary?
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September 29, 2004
29
Sep'04
Why do I keep losing my network connection?
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September 28, 2004
28
Sep'04
MPLS - Preparing an RFP (Dos and Don'ts)
A look at the things to include in an RFP, a request for proposal for VPN service. Continue Reading
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September 28, 2004
28
Sep'04
Password checking
Some programs to test your password integrity. Continue Reading
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September 28, 2004
28
Sep'04
Colubris launches Wi-Fi QoS
Colubris Networks has released quality of service software for its wireless LAN system that makes it possible to maintain a business-class voice over Wi-Fi implementation. One expert says it's a harbinger of things to come. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2004
27
Sep'04
Security for the outside and the inside: An integrated approach to network surveillance
Traditional network security products cannot be used effectively to protect enterprise networks from the inside. Continue Reading
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September 27, 2004
27
Sep'04
Lightning struck our WLAN at the antenna (bridge). Now it doesn't work the same. Can you help?
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September 27, 2004
27
Sep'04
Connecting two hosts with the same IP address but different subnet masks
Is it possible to communicate two hosts with the same IP address but different subnet mask without adding a router? Continue Reading
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September 27, 2004
27
Sep'04
How do you connect two computers using Ethernet, with no hub or router?
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September 27, 2004
27
Sep'04
Settings for RTS Threshold and Fragmentation Threshold
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September 24, 2004
24
Sep'04
Generic exploit blocking: A defense against malicious possibilities
Security engineers have developed a new technology, called generic exploit blocking, designed to stop threats before they emerge. Continue Reading
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September 24, 2004
24
Sep'04
Preventing Layer 2 security threats
Layer 2 switched environments, typically found in enterprise customer wiring closets, can be easy targets for network security attacks. Continue Reading
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September 22, 2004
22
Sep'04
OSI model: List of some attacks
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September 21, 2004
21
Sep'04
Are there practical limitations to 802.1q VLANS?
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September 21, 2004
21
Sep'04
Distributing more data without more WAN
Using a software-based content distribution system that was 1/10th the price of a hardware-based Cisco product, a financial services firm found a way to distribute large files over the WAN without buying extra bandwidth. Continue Reading
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September 21, 2004
21
Sep'04
We have multiple users accessing the same Outlook e-mail account simultaneously. Often, the performa
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September 21, 2004
21
Sep'04
What is the difference between symmetric and asymmetric bandwidth?
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September 21, 2004
21
Sep'04
Should static routing algorithms or dynamic routing algorithms be applied for better efficiency when