Physically separate networks to finally fix server issues
Ever since I moved the site over to Linux, I've had weird, unexplained issues, most often the network would stop responding with no warning....
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Rosewill Wall Plug Network Adapters
The RPLC-200KIT, a 200Mbps Powerline AV+ mini Wall-Plug Adapter which utilizes HomePlug AV technology and RPLC-500KIT, a 500Mbps Powerline AV Wall-Plug Gigabit Adapter, allows the...
Linux Firewall Part 5: The GUI Interface
Now that you have IPcop installed, you need to configure it. IPcop provies you with a web interface in which you can configure nearly all...
Why Ethernet Needs Jumbo Frames
Whether or not Gigabit Ethernet (and beyond) should support frame sizes (i.e. packets) larger than 1500 bytes has been a topic of great debate. With...
Fiber Optic Continuity Testers Explained
What is a fiber optic continuity tester? Fiber continuity tester is also called fiber optic continuity checker. It is the simplest visual test of a...
7 Common Network Packet Sniffer Mistakes
Here are 7 common network packet sniffer mistakes that can lead you down a troubleshooting path that wastes time (and money)....
What Firewalls Do and Don’t Do
Over the last few years, security threats to companies have grown and altered dramatically and so have the defences. Traditional firewalls, installed over three years...
MAC Address Filter on Wireless Router
I use the MAC address filter on my wireless routers. It takes a little more setup time, but adds another layer of protection. Even if...
4 Physical Networks
I have 4 physical networks: 192.168.0.0/24, 192.168.1.0/24, 192.168.2.0/24 and 192.168.3.0/24, using VPN on the router to link them together. DHCP is handled by one of...
D-Link DI-604 Broadband Router Review
It happens to the best of us—too many devices demanding easy access to the internet and each other. Yes, wireless is here and wonderful, but...
How To Secure Your Broadband Connection
This is a subject that comes up a lot with my clients. The answer is not as straight forward as it may seem. There are...
How Does 95th Percentile Billing Work?
Many web businesses are hosted through a datacenter, and there are many pricing plans depending on your bandwidth needs. If your site is heavily text...
SMC Gigabit Switch and NIC Kit Review
Network speeds are ever increasing and have been doing a good job for the most part keeping up with other computer technologies. 1000BASE-T, commonly refered...
SMC 802.11g Wireless Network Kit
I recently received a total wireless networking package from SMC featuring a router, PCI card, and PCMCIA card for a laptop. SMC is a company...
SMC Barricade 802.11b Wireless Network Kit Review
Wireless networking is becoming more and more prominent everyday with new technology and products emerging very quickly. Most of America now is ditching their slow...