Archive for the ‘Networks’ Category

How to Build a Simple Home Network System

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Joseph Nyamache asked: Many people have relatively uncomplicated needs for their home networks. Even now that multiple computers within a single home are common, the systems are often not networked, with file transfer being done by means of "sneaker net", or copying files to and from a CD or by ...

Five Reasons to Migrate to Mpls (multiprotocol Label Switching)

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Laura Rucker asked: Is your business trying to decide whether to move to MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)? If so, here are five reasons to make the switch:COST-EFFECTIVE: MPLS services can save a company between 10% to 25% compared to Frame Relay and ATM data services. If voice and data capabilities ...

Setting Up a Home Networking System

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Joseph Nyamache asked: Since Microsoft released Windows for Workgroups, networking has become quite easy and very commonplace for most home computer users.  Everything that is needed to set up a home network is built right into the computer’s operating system which was installed in the machine.  All you have to ...

Computer Network Management

Monday, September 17th, 2007

Frank Hughes asked: Today it is almost inconceivable for a business not to have computers, whether it is a construction company or a high technology firm. When a business has more than one computer, they are almost always connected together in a local area network. These networks may be more ...

Learn About Network Switches and Hubs

Friday, April 27th, 2007

M. Aslam asked: Switch has replaced the bridge in the modern network, which is replacing routers in many instances as well. A switch is a box with multiple cable jacks in it that looks a lot like a hub. Some manufacturers have hubs and switches of various sizes that are ...