Network protocols and standards

All network communications are governed by network protocols, the formal standards and policies that govern secure end-to-end data communications and network management. Keep up with existing and developing network standards and practices, and the organizations that create them.

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Network protocols and standards News

September 18, 2019 18 Sep'19
Wi-Fi Certified 6 launches new era for wireless connectivity

The Wi-Fi 6 wireless standard is now ready for deployment, thanks to the debut of a certification effort that helps guarantee interoperability.
May 20, 2019 20 May'19
Marconi Mainnet launched for building, scaling complex networks

The Marconi Mainnet platform provides blockchain security, multi-cloud connectivity, advanced firewalls and secure gateways for decentralized networks.
October 04, 2018 04 Oct'18
Wi-Fi Alliance introduces Wi-Fi 6 as part of new naming system

In networking news, Wi-Fi 6 now connotes 802.11ax technology, Aerohive Networks introduces machine learning analytics tools and Viavi releases a platform update.
September 28, 2018 28 Sep'18
FCC 5G ruling tries to speed up small cell deployments in cities

The Federal Communications Commission has ordered cities to move faster in deciding on small cell deployments. Telecom firms praise the new FCC 5G rules while cities denounce them.

Network protocols and standards Get Started

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12 common network protocols and their functions explained

Networking makes the internet work, but neither can succeed without protocols. Common network protocols and functions are key for communication and connection across the internet. Continue Reading
What is the difference between SNMP and RMON?

While Simple Network Management Protocol tracks network devices, Remote Network Monitoring tracks traffic. As a team, SNMP and RMON are essential for network management. Continue Reading
What's the difference between GRE and IPsec tunnels?

IPsec provides more comprehensive security for IP tunneling, while GRE tunnels work well when network teams need to tunnel with multiple protocols or multicast. Continue Reading

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Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Zero-trust use cases highlight both its benefits and misconceptions

For many organizations, zero trust remains an abstract security idea. Zero-trust use cases demonstrate the concept's real-world benefits but also expose its drawbacks. Continue Reading
ICIP IoT training: Understand IoT network layer protocols

With many different IoT protocols available, how do IT pros identify which ones they need for their industry? Start with the three protocol layer basics and how each work together. Continue Reading
WPAN standards for IoT continue to develop use cases

The IEEE WPAN standards offer reliable and strong connectivity for IoT applications that require high throughput, low operating power or long range. Continue Reading

Manage Network protocols and standards

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Make legacy IoT data protocols part of an IoT strategy

IT pros implement IoT devices to create and connect data; however, the lack of one IoT standard protocol counters the ability of IoT devices to work together. Continue Reading
7 factors to consider in network redundancy design

Network pros have multiple factors to consider when it comes to adding redundancy in network design, including network equipment, protocols, backup, processing and subnet connections. Continue Reading
Comparing IoT mesh network protocols: What's the difference?

With so many available, how does an organization choose which IoT mesh network protocol to use? Sift through the noise and learn about four options and their benefits. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Network protocols and standards Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

ISPs rely on capacity for COVID-19 internet traffic spikes

As COVID-19 causes surges in internet traffic, internet and network providers have responded by increasing capacity and installing more fiber. So far, it's worked. Continue Reading
How to deal with the lack of IoT standards

With each IoT standards body creating its own architecture or framework, IT professionals have many options to sort through for any IoT deployment. Continue Reading
How can DNS privacy issues be addressed?

Learn two techniques for improving end-user DNS privacy protection that prevent DNS from exposing information about websites users visit and the people users communicate with. Continue Reading