Linux, Windows, Security, Programming, Network Tutorials
Gigabit Ethernet is a speed definition for the Ethernet protocol which can provide 1-gigabit data transmission per second. 1 Gigabit is equal to the 1,000Mbps speed. Gigabit Ethernet also refers to an ethernet port which can provide 1-gigabit speed. Gigabit Ethernet Standard Gigabit Ethernet is an established standard which is mainly described IEEE 1000Base-T (802.3ab) … Read more
Open Systems Interconnection Model or OSI Model is an architecture to specify computer networks functions in a clear and compatible way. OSI provides interoperability of diverse communication systems with standard communication and transmission architecture, layers, and protocols. OSI History In the early- and mid- 1970s the computer networks largely owned and operated by the governments … Read more
Dial-Up is a network connection that uses the copper lines or phone lines to connect remote systems. Dial-up was used to connect the internet during the 1990s even created a lot of time ago. Dial-Up History Dial-up history goes back to the 1950s. First, dial-up modems are created for military purposes. There was no commercial … Read more
RJ45 is a type of cable connector which is mainly used in computer networks. RJ45 is mainly used for ethernet networking which is used to connect different type of devices like a switch, hub, PC, router, firewall to each other.RJ45 is the most known and popular connector type in the IT world. RJ Stands For … Read more
CAT5 or Category 5 is a copper cable used in computer networks and cable TV. It is popularly used in Computer Network start Ethernet which is very popular in LAN computer networks. Cable standards like CAT5 are defined by the Electronic Industries Association and Telecommunications Industry Association simple EIA\TIA. The naming of the CAT5 comes … Read more
Local Area Network is a computer network where computers in the same location or group are connected together and share common communication lines. Local Area Network is mainly expressed as LAN which is a very popular term in computer networks and IT. LAN Components LAN will have a very simple topology where some equipment or … Read more
MAC Address is used to identify a Network Interface Card uniquely in a layer 2 network. This address is used to transfer files between default gateway and host or computer. In this tutorial, we will learn how to find a MAC address from command-line or GUI in operating systems like Windows and Linux. Display Mac … Read more
Network switches or Layer 2 technology Ethernet protocol uses MAC addresses in order to transfer frames between systems. MAC addresses are 48-bit value. This 48-bit value contains the device manufacturer ID as the first 24 bit. In this tutorial we will learn how to look, search and find the Organizationally Unique Identifier in Linux distributions like … Read more
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is auxiliary protocol used by Internet Protocol (IP). ARP is defined with RFC826 and gained main stream over computer networks. ARP is used to resolve IP address with MAC or hardware address of the network interface. As we know MAC address is used to identify nodes in a local network. How … Read more
Netstat is used to display active TCP connections and related listening ports in the computer or system. Actually, there are more features provided by netstat like display statistics about network stack protocols, IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, etc. netstat Command Syntax The syntax of the netstat command is like below. Simply we can use the following … Read more