Network infrastructure
Network hardware and physical appliances, such as routers, switches, gateways, hubs and bridges, serve as the vital foundation of network infrastructure. Common network protocols and more emergent network software also play major roles in any architecture. While networking has shifted to software-centric principles, see how traditional network infrastructure keeps pace.
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03 Dec 2024
The purpose of route poisoning in networking
Route poisoning is an effective way of stopping routers from sending data packets across bad links and stop routing loops. This limits delays and creates a more stable network. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2024
Arista simplifies switching to its campus network
Arista says companies can switch to its campus network while holding on to legacy stacked switches. Continue Reading
By- Antone Gonsalves, News Director
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11 Dec 2002
Should you use a voice VLAN
Advantages and disadvantages of using a voice VLAN. Continue Reading
By- Tom Lancaster
- Tip 23 Oct 2002
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21 Aug 2002
Security is WLAN's strength and weakness
Security is the Achilles' heel of wireless local are networks, but also one of its best opportunities. Continue Reading
By- the451.com special to SearchNetworking.com
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08 Jun 2001
Wireless LAN requirements
Thinking of going wireless? Find out what you need to consider in planning for a wireless network. Continue Reading
By- Bill Stallings
- Answer 16 May 2001
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