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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How to Prepare your WLAN for the 802.11ax Standard
Currently planned for release in 2019, the 802.11ax standard offers 10 Gbps speeds –up to 40% faster than Wave 2 802.11ac. Find out how this will be a game changer, and why anyone with skin in the game should start educating themselves now.
Network protocols and standards News
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October 04, 2018
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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.
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September 28, 2018
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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.
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September 14, 2018
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Sep'18
Verizon 5G rollout could change broadband competition
Verizon launches Oct. 1 a 5G internet service in four U.S. cities. The Verizon 5G rollout could give the company an edge against cable companies in the high-speed internet market.
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September 07, 2018
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Sep'18
Juniper-Ericsson partnership aimed at 5G market
Juniper Networks has partnered with Ericsson to sell 5G gear and software to carriers. The Juniper-Ericsson alliance arrives as Cisco's partnership with Ericsson weakens.
Network protocols and standards Get Started
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Network protocol
A network protocol is a set of established rules that dictates how to format, transmit and receive data so computer network devices -- from servers and routers to endpoints -- can communicate regardless of the differences in their underlying ... Continue Reading
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URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a unique identifier used to locate a resource on the internet. It is also referred to as a web address. Continue Reading
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How does software-defined access work?
Service providers and enterprises use software-defined access to extend SDN beyond the data center and WAN to the edge of the network. Learn about its developments and benefits. Continue Reading
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Final 802.11ax release date now slated for late 2019
When it comes to the hotly anticipated new wireless standard, are we there yet? This 802.11ax timeline notes key milestones in the draft's development and explains what's next. Continue Reading
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What is the difference between TCP/IP model and OSI model?
Our expert discusses the differences between the OSI model and the TCP/IP model, and he maps out how they relate to each other in network communications. Continue Reading
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4 switch ASIC interfaces to drive SDN and machine learning growth
Learn how four interfaces that are designed to control switch ASICs and packet forwarding can help accelerate developments in SDN and machine learning. Continue Reading
Manage Network protocols and standards
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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The ways you can make Wave 2 wireless work for you
The introduction of Wave 2 wireless and 802.11ac products promises to deliver improved performance and other networking benefits to users. But it also delivers unique challenges to networking pros and will require they prepare their enterprise data ... Continue Reading
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IP subnetting: How to calculate subnet masks
Check out IP subnetting shortcuts on how to do subnet mask calculations and break down IP address classes to route traffic within your network. Continue Reading
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Time to get 'Wi-Fi aware': How new tech affects the network
The number of devices connecting to the network isn't going to slow down, which means the enterprise network has to keep up, and developments in Wi-Fi are central to this effort.
Is your network infrastructure ready for the next stage of ... 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.
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How IPv6 networks create DNS configuration problems
DNS data is among the most basic and crucial information required for network connectivity, but configuring DNS recursive servers in IPv6-only networks can pose challenges. Continue Reading
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Here comes Wave 2: 802.11ac reaches new heights
There are two things every network engineer can expect to perpetually increase: the need for more bandwidth and the number of mobile devices on a wireless network.
The first generation of wireless access points (APs) based on the Continue Reading
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New Ethernet speeds, 2.5 and 5 GbE, ready campus LAN for 802.11ac
The next generation of Wi-Fi technology, 802.11ac Wave 2, will be able to push multiple gigabits of data per second, but most enterprise networks wouldn't be able to take full advantage of it with the infrastructure they have in place today. That's ... Continue Reading