Powerline networking utilizes existing electrical wiring within buildings to create a network connection. It allows devices to communicate and share data through the electrical outlets, effectively extending a network without the need for additional Ethernet cables or Wi-Fi signals. This technology is particularly useful in situations where Wi-Fi signals are weak or unreliable, or where … Read more
A LAN card, also known as a network interface card (NIC) or Ethernet adapter, is used to connect a computer or device to a local area network (LAN). Its primary function is to enable communication between the device and other devices or servers within the same LAN. The LAN card interfaces with the computer’s motherboard … Read more
A power line connection refers to using electrical wiring in buildings to establish a network connection between devices. It utilizes powerline networking technology where adapters plug into electrical outlets, allowing data to be transmitted through the existing electrical wiring. This method provides an alternative to traditional wired Ethernet or wireless Wi-Fi connections. Powerline connection, networking, … Read more
A Network Interface Card (NIC) from Cisco, often referred to simply as a network interface card Cisco, is a hardware component used to enable network connectivity in Cisco networking devices such as routers, switches, and servers. Cisco NICs are designed to support various network protocols and standards, ensuring compatibility with Cisco networking equipment and environments. … Read more
The principle of fiber optics revolves around the transmission of light through thin, flexible strands of glass or plastic fibers. These fibers are designed to guide light along their length by using the principle of total internal reflection. When light enters the core of the fiber at a shallow angle, it undergoes multiple internal reflections … Read more
Fibre optics is also known as optical fiber or fiber optics. These terms are used interchangeably to describe the technology and method of transmitting light signals through thin, transparent fibers made of glass or plastic. Another word for fibre optics is “optical communication.” This term emphasizes the use of light signals to transmit data over … Read more
Network-connected devices refer to electronic devices or systems that have the capability to connect to a computer network. These devices include computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, smart TVs, IoT (Internet of Things) devices, and more. By connecting to a network, these devices can communicate with each other and access shared resources such as files, printers, and … Read more
The role of SMB (Server Message Block) is to facilitate file sharing, printer sharing, and inter-process communication (IPC) between devices on a network. It is a protocol used primarily by Microsoft Windows operating systems but also supported by other operating systems like Linux and macOS through implementations like Samba. SMB allows computers and devices to … Read more
WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) and WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) are security protocols used to secure wireless networks, specifically Wi-Fi connections. WPA2 has been the standard for securing Wi-Fi networks for many years. It uses the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) protocol for encryption and offers robust security features such as encryption keys and authentication … Read more
Network File Storage (NFS) refers to a distributed file system protocol that allows a client computer to access files over a network as if they were stored locally. NFS enables remote file sharing and access between computers in a networked environment, regardless of their operating systems. It operates on a client-server model, where the NFS … Read more