How Ethernet Works -
In this article, we will take a very close look at networking, and in particular the Ethernet networking standard, so you can understand the actual mechanics of how all of these computers connect to one another.*
How LAN Switches Work -
Switches are another fundamental part of many networks because they speed things up. Switches allow different nodes (a network connection point, typically a computer) of a network to communicate directly with one another in a smooth and efficient manner.*
How Routers Work -
Routers are specialized computers that send your messages and those of every other Internet user speeding to their destinations along thousands of pathways. In this article, we'll look at how these behind-the-scenes machines make the Internet work.*
How Virtual Private Networks Work - Basically, a VPN is a private network that uses a public network (usually the Internet) to connect remote sites or users together. Instead of using a dedicated, real-world connection such as leased line, a VPN uses "virtual" connections routed through the Internet from the company's private network to the remote site or employee. In this edition of HowStuffWorks, you will gain a fundamental understanding of VPNs, and learn about basic VPN components, technologies, tunneling and security.*
PraticallyNetworked.com presents Setting Up a LAN - What's a LAN? A LAN, or Local Area Network is a group of two or more computers, physically close together (usually in the same building), that are linked to each other. LANs can contain devices other than computers, for example, printers, print servers, storage devices, etc.* AND Network Trouble-Shooting.
Networking Hardware Manufacturer Web Sites - These are some of the more popular/well known companies: 3Com, Asanté, Belkin, D-Link, Intel, Linksys, NETGEAR, SMC. Updated 03/23/2006
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