Local Network Help
A local network is a collection of computers connected to each other through either a router or switch. On occasion, networks tend to slow down or have problems and knowing how to correct an issue when it comes up is vital to the efficacy of a network.
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Troubleshooting
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Networks consist of multiple computers and equipment, so you need to perform troubleshooting in a specific way. Always change only one thing at a time when troubleshooting. This is so you can isolate the exact problem without tearing apart your network and causing more issues.
Identification
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Networks have always had a naming convention. You have your domain name or network name and then each individual computer and server must be assigned a name. For this reason having a good naming convention is important to analyze the reports from event viewer to troubleshoot specific computer problems.
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Resources
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Resources are an important factor in network troubleshooting. Control panels allow you to view network settings and Internet connections and you can even have operating system check your connections like the local area connection or your wireless connection.
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