Tutorials

Tutorials

• Examine a captured packet using Wireshark

  Wireshark is a useful tool for capturing network traffic data. Network pros can make the most of the tool by analyzing captured packets to see what that data means for troubleshooting.  Continue Reading

• NetOps vs. DevOps vs. NetSecOps: What's the difference?

  DevOps, NetOps and NetSecOps ... oh my! These IT concepts have their differences, but at the end of the day, they're family. Here's how they relate.  Continue Reading

• What are the different types of network cables?

  The main types of network cables are coax, fiber optics, and shielded and unshielded twisted pair. As enterprises deploy new technologies, it's critical to select the right cables.  Continue Reading

• ADSL IP VPN advantages and disadvantages

  Find out the ADSL IP VPN advantages and disadvantages before upgrading your enterprise wide area network (WAN) link to this telecom service.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing network primer

  Cloud computing network architecture is moving toward a flat, leaf-spine topology, enabling reduced latency and balancing bandwidth, providing any-to-any connectivity within and between servers. Learn more in this primer.  Continue Reading

• CCNA exam preparation guide

  A learning guide for CCNA exam preparation with book chapters, expert advice and quiz.  Continue Reading

• 802.11 Learning Guide

  802.11 is perhaps the fastest-changing network protocol around. We've gathered a wealth of information to get you up-to-speed quickly on the various specifications. Learn about all the 802.11 wireless LAN (WLAN) specifications in this learning guide.  Continue Reading

• Guide to network performance management

  This guide introduces you to network management best practices and pitfalls to avoid, and provides troubleshooting help and advice for monitoring and maintaining your network for best performance.  Continue Reading

• Guide to Internet Protocol

  In networking and communications, a protocol is the formal specification that defines the procedures that must be followed when transmitting or receiving data. Protocols define the format, timing, sequence, and error checking used on the network. ...  Continue Reading

• Protocols, Lesson 3: The Internet Protocol header

  This article gives you a straight-to-the-point lesson on the IP header.  Continue Reading

• Protocols, Lesson 5: Introduction to subnetting

  We explain subnetting as simply as possible.  Continue Reading

• Routing First-Step: Classless Internet addressing

  Routing and Internet addressing are two important concepts involved in networking. Routing First-Step covers the basics of routing in clear, easy-to-understand language.  Continue Reading

• Protocols, Lesson 6: IP subnetting - The basic concepts

  Learn the basics of IP subnetting.  Continue Reading

• Protocols, Lesson 8: Subnetting analysis

  We explain the available subnet masks and analyze a class C network using a specific subnet mask.  Continue Reading

• Routing First-Step: IP header format

  Routing and Internet addressing are two important concepts involved in networking. Routing First-Step covers the basics of routing in clear, easy-to-understand language.  Continue Reading

• Five critical planning steps for wireless LANs, Step 5: Manageability -- Switching to WLAN switches

  This article explains how WLAN switches will help to alleviate manageability issues.  Continue Reading

• Networking hardware, Lesson 2: Switches and bridges

  Explanation of how switches and bridges work.  Continue Reading

• LearnIT: Virtual LANs

  What is a virtual LAN? This guide explains the basics in one easy to read format.  Continue Reading