Computer Networking

File Transport Protocol (FTP) sites are a convenient way to share files across a network and the Internet. FTP is offered by the Windows server software from Microsoft. FTP sites are configured...

Web programmers have many tools available to them to let web page viewers know what is happening behind the scenes. Programming code provides the ability to create error messages that fill the...

Traceroute (tracert in Windows) is an application that allows you to trace the steps of an Internet communication path from your computer to the intended host. This is used to determine if there...

An IP address is a unique 32-bit binary code assigned for each computer. The IP address contains network and host parts. The network prefix describes a network while the host bits define a...

A Cat 5E cable, also frequently referred to just as an Ethernet cable, is used to connect computers and printers together into a single network. Cat 5E cables can be purchased in various lengths...

Surfing the Internet today requires more bandwidth then ever in order to get the most from the experience. Web pages with video, flash animation and other multimedia features will load painfully...

File transfer protocol (FTP) is a way to transfer files between client and server computers. FTP uses the TCP/IP network protocol and allows both downloading and uploading of files from/to a...

There are many benefits to having a home network. Be it wired or wireless, a home network can allow you to share music, videos and other files among all computers on the network. You also can...

Wifi hotspots are areas that allow you to connect to a wifi connection to surf the internet. Wifi hotspots are common in larger cities but harder to find in smaller ones. Learn how to find wifi...

Microsoft Network is an older protocol used on Windows 95 and Windows 98 computers. Even though these operating systems are older technology, some businesses and home users have them installed on...

The Internet does not work without a series of protocols and rules that assure some level of interoperability, speed and security. The prevention of one from viewing web content or from logging...

Network planning is all about understanding how your router gives computers their IPs and arranging the connection so all computers in the network have access to the resources they need. Most...

A 1394 network cable, officially called a IEEE 1394, is also known as FireWire. FireWire is a technology originally designed by Apple to facilitate high-speed networking between connected...

Configuring your Linksys router for remote desktop is a task that's needed before you can access your computer from outside the network. If you plan to connect to your remote desktop machine from...

Connecting desktop computers and laptops to a home network allows you to share a Internet connection and files with other users in the house. There are several ways to connect two laptops...

Using wireless routers and wireless cards or adapters, you can get your computer on the Internet without the clutter of wires. But there are times when connection speeds are too slow because of a...

The primary function of a network interface card (NIC) is to provide a physical link to a computer network. This connection allows computers to communicate with servers, as well as other computers...

NetMeeting is a Microsoft application that allows users from multiple locations around the world to communicate and hold virtual board meetings. The application is used by businesses that have...

In their default configurations, wireless routers and access points are terribly insecure. This is partly by design, because these insecure configurations help to ease the process of initially...

The Windows global catalog (also referred as the Windows catalog) is a part of active directory services. The catalog gives administrators the ability to provide search capabilities for resources...

Using wireless Internet requires having a network set up in your home or by using a public Wi-Fi hotspot. If you want to set up a wireless network, you need to connect a wireless router to your...

The Widcomm Bluetooth Stack module is a software component made exclusively for PCs and laptops. Widcomm Bluetooth Stack pushes the envelop for wireless networking activity. This software...

A broadband router is a networking device that allows computer users share vital resources, including printers, file servers and Internet connectivity. Though there are standard and wireless...

Assigning a network address, also known as an IP address, to a computer is vital to allow it to have a connection to your network. While many networks have Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol...

We’ll review the simple steps required to restore the Q1000 VDSL Modem Router for Qwest and manufactured by Actiontec Electronics, Inc., back to factory defaults. Sporting a Wireless N radio,...

Bluetooth is a quick and easy way to wirelessly connect two electronic devices. Bluetooth is typically used to connect cell phones and PDAs to hands-free devices such as headsets and...

We’ll review the easy steps on how to set up an administrator user name and password for your Q1000 Qwest VDSL Modem Router, manufactured by Actiontec Electronics, Inc. Sporting a Wireless N...

Securing your wireless router is extremely important for anyone who is connected to the internet via a wireless network . Connecting to an unsecured wireless network puts all of you private...

SSDP is a protocol used by wireless computers to discover open networks. When you travel with a laptop computer, the wireless network card sends a signal that searches for broadcasting networks so...

Today's Internet user needs a faster connection than ever before. The fastest Internet connections that are widely available to consumers are provided by cable ISP's. With the advent of multimedia...

Ethernet is a protocol and port that allows computers to exchange information on the Internet. Nearly all computers, both laptops and desktops, have one of the three Ethernet protocols included as...

An ad hoc wi-fi network allows you to share a wireless Internet connection, files and devices between two or more computers. Instead of a router, you use a central computer with a wireless card....

Creating an ad hoc network will allow you to share devices, files and an Internet connection between computers without the need for a router. Computers within the same house can connect to one...

Port forwarding on a Netgear router allows you to open ports for applications that need access to the internal network. Port forwarding allows you to host applications like FTP, HTTP or gaming...

Dial-up Internet connections bring to mind those familiar beeping and whizzing sounds that are present when connecting. Unfortunately, dial-up also has traditionally meant very slow Internet...

WEP, though somewhat outdated by more advanced encryption types, is still used fairly often as a means of securing wireless networks. In order to sign in to a WEP-protected network, a WEP key is...

You may need your IP address on your windows computer for setting up a router, connecting through FTP, sending files, and other forms of internet communication. Using this how-to, you will be able...

The Cisco Pix 506E is a firewall that is marketed for remote office or branch office locations. The Pix 506E is a high-performance firewall option that supports more than 100 applications and...

Wireless adapters are small pieces of hardware that connect computers to a wireless network using radio transmission technology. Wireless networking, also known as Wi-Fi, is supported by most...

Opening ports on a Belkin router allows you to host applications and access your network remotely. Opening ports goes hand-in-hand with port forwarding. A port is opened on the router and...

Mozy is an online service that enables computer users to back up data via the Internet to an off-site server. It is available in both a free version (offering a limited amount of storage space) as...

Network attached storage (commonly known as NAS) is a hardware storage device, which attaches to a computer network. Since it does not contain a processor and other necessary computer components,...

Traceroute is a small application that lets you see where your data is routed through. It is a diagnostic utility for network administrators, and an interesting way to learn how the Internet...

Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is normally used for large corporate networks, but home routers manufactured by Linksys give home users a way to connect to their network remotely. Linksys...

Classless Interdomain Routing (CIDR) is a novel standard in routing intended to slow down the rapid increase of volume in the routing tables on the Internet. It helps solve the problem of most...

Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is a technology that allows users to connect to a private network from outside that network. VPN technology is included in Microsoft server software, so it can be...

An Internet Service Gateway is a device that communicates with your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for you and brings in data from the ISP's router. Gateways are different in nature from one...

Virtual Private Networks are designed for businesses to allow employees to work remotely. They give clients access to the corporate network through a secure, encrypted data communication method. A...

Spoofing is a process of deception by which a system alters its identity and assumes another identity, therefore making other systems work incorrectly. The most common type of spoofing is MAC...

In a client server computing system, a dedicated server stores files and runs programs for a network of users. It provides both cost and security benefits over a standard work group. Companies can...