by: Don R. Crawley.
Copyright (c) 2008 Don R. CrawleyNetwork Address Translation, better known simply as NAT, allows an outside address to represent a single or many inside addresses. There are several forms of NAT, but one of the most common is called NAT o...
by: Don R. Crawley.
Copyright (c) 2008 Don R. CrawleyRecently, a student at one of our seminars asked about port forwarding on a router. She wanted to allow PPTP clients to connect from the outside to a VPN server on the inside. In this article, I'll expla...
by: Dean Forster.
Broadband wired networks have existed for a long time, but it is only recently that wireless networks have begun to reach broadband speeds. However, their greatest advantage is they offer broadband speeds without the use of external wire...
by: Chris Bryant.
If there's one thing that can be a bit confusing to many Network+ certification exam candidates, it's the concept of ports and sockets. Well, it was confusing to me when I got started with computer certifications! Let's take ...
by: Chris Bryant.
Passing the Network+ and CCNA exams demands that you know quite a few port numbers, but they're important to know when working with real-world networks as well. Before we discuss why, here's a partial list of important port numbers...
by: Matjaz.
The router is a tool of defence against attacking our computer. We can use it in case of security of our internet and PC. A more precise definition of a router is a computer networking device that interconnects separate logical subnets. R...
by: Matt D Murren.
There are a variety of ways in which people connect to the internet, but the number one way involves a router. This router can be used to connect one computer, or multiple computers to the internet. Some attach it directly to their...
by: Steve Lee.
In the past when you referred to a router you were talking about a tool that was used to design and shape wood. The internet has changed that.In its simplest form a router is defined as a device or setup that finds the best route between ...
by: James Dyson.
A broadband router is a basic device to set up a wired or wireless network. Broadband routers ensure that all the computers on a network can send and receive data to each other and across the Internet. These routers are of both wired and ...
by: George Chao.
Configuring an ASDL router with a local area network is no longer the exclusive domain of computer savvy network administrators and technicians. Routers are becoming increasingly easier to set up according to anyone's specific needs. Many...
by: Daniele Di Gregorio.
By "ADSL modem" we mean the device which connects to the internet through a phone line. A modem supplies connection to at least one computer via net or USB wire. The router is a device which simultaneously "distributes" the connection to...
by: Anna More.
No more drooling around with conventional dial-up, now you are ready to tackle full workload and multi-task.The KR1 mobile router is the best solution for traveling professionals: sales people, consultants, dispatchers, and more. The KR1...
by: Andyj00.
When you buy a wireless router it is not secure and its default configuration will allow unwanted users that are in the vicinity of your router to connect to the internet and "steal" your wireless router internet connection. They could al...
by: Chris Bryant.
Passing the CCNA certification exam means that you know how to configure and troubleshoot a Cisco router instead of using what I call the "hope method" - you know, "Let's reload the router and hope that takes care of it." The...
by: Kevin Andersen.
When you are planning on using Linksys routers for your internet connection, regardless of the work environment you will need to check out which of these router types is best suited for the work at hand. Currently you will find that you c...