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A home networking router is a device that connects all of the devices in your home to the internet. It is the primary gateway into your home network, and it...
OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) and RIP (Routing Information Protocol) are two of the most popular routing protocols used in computer networks. OSPF is a link-state protocol that uses the...
Subnetting and VLANs are two important concepts to understand when it comes to networking. Subnets are a way of breaking up a larger network into smaller, more scalable and secure...
H323 and SIP are two of the most popular VoIP protocols used to facilitate voice and video calls over the internet. H323 is an ITU-T standard protocol that was developed...
BootP and DHCP are two of the most commonly used protocols for network configuration. BootP stands for Bootstrap Protocol, while DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Both protocols are...
EBGP (Exterior Border Gateway Protocol) and IBGP (Interior Border Gateway Protocol) are two different routing protocols used to exchange routing information between different autonomous systems. EBGP is used to connect...
Top-of-Rack Switching (ToR) is a type of network infrastructure that uses network switches to connect servers and other devices in the same rack. This type of switching allows for faster...
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) is a Layer 2 protocol that allows switches to create a loop-free topology in a network. It is an evolution of the Spanning Tree Protocol...
VLAN hopping is a type of cyber-attack that is used to gain access to restricted networks. It is done by exploiting the lack of security measures in place for VLANs...
A multilayer switch is a device used in computer networking that combines the functions of a traditional switch, router, and other network devices. It provides an efficient way to connect...
DHCP Option 82 is a protocol that allows network relaying to include additional information about the client and the relay agent in DHCP requests. This information, known as "Option 82...
Network traffic shaping is a process of managing data traffic on a computer network. It helps to reduce network congestion and improve the performance of your network by controlling bandwidth...