Computer Training - Networking by Michael Russell
With almost all companies today, especially large ones, networks of computers are a very big part of how the company is run and going to school for networking is probably bigger today than it ever was. If you're considering a career in networking, this is pretty much what you can expect to run... A networking course usually begins with fundamentals of how a network works, from the wiring used to the software that needs to be installed on each computer. ... After you have learned all the technical mumbo jumbo, they actually put you in front of a computer and have you start going through the...

Network Cables by Elizabeth Morgan
A network consists of two or more computers linked together to share resources such as a printer or a scanner, exchange files, and enable electronic connectivity. Network cables are data transmission cables and are used to connect one network device to another. ... A local area network (LAN) requires network cables to stay connected. ... Network cables are the backbone of any network. ... The type of cable used for a network depends on the network's topology, protocol, and size. ... If a network has large number of network devices, it will need cables that provide high speed and error free...

Good Reasons To Have A Wireless Network by Kenneth Snodin
Having a wireless network opens up many possibilities. Wireless networks provide an inexpensive and easy way to share a single Internet connection among several computers. This means you only need one modem, and you can add additional computers to the network just by plugging in a wireless card... Because printers connected to one of the computers on a network are shared by all the computers on that network, you can write documents anywhere in your home, press the ‘print’ button, and collect the printed files from a printer that is connected to another computer.

Network Status Monitoring Software by Jennifer Bailey
Are you looking for the ultimate solution to monitor your network? Then you should be really looking for Linux networking status monitoring software products to check the performance of the other computers in your organization. Every business, whether big or small, would need to know more than... Network monitoring software helps you monitor any unauthorized access to your computer network, including sabotage activities. ... Linux network monitoring software can help you find out the complete status of your network and all your systems, and even give you reports based on them.

VPN Client by Kent Pinkerton
VPN is an abbreviation for Virtual Private Network. Private network is a network for select users that has a firewall enabled to prevent intrusion from the Internet. Even though such networks tend to be safe from intrusion, it causes a problem for users. ... It is usually used within a company, or by many different companies or organizations, communicating over a public network. ... It will also permit the other systems on the local network to access the Internet. ... Experts in VPN technology warn against connecting the client computer to the Internet directly.

What Are Network Patch Panels by Dean Novosat
Patch panels are used as the central point in a network where all the network cables terminate. It is the grand central station of the network. Networks that use patch panels (and almost all modern networks use this technology) are consider “star-networks” or they use the term “star-topology.”... Be sure to buy the correct patch panels for the installation! ... There are also two different standards for patch panels: T568A and T568B mentioned above. ... Since the only difference between the two standards is the order of the colored pairs, most manufacturers rate their patch panels for...

Network Monitoring Software by Jennifer Bailey
Are you looking for the ultimate solution to monitor your network? Then you should be looking for Linux networking monitoring software products to check the performance of the other computers in your organization. Software like Nagios (Big Brother, as it is popularly called) offers simplicity... Network monitoring software helps you monitor for any unauthorized access to your computer network, including sabotage activities. ... Some of the major areas that network monitoring software cover are checking the network for virus attacks, uptime and downtime of the servers, making backups of...

Wireless Networks: How Do They Work? by Ron King
Wireless networks use radio waves instead of wires to transmit data between computers. Here's how: The Binary Code: 1s and 0s It's well known that computers transmit information digitally, using binary code: ones and zeros. This translates well to radio waves, since those 1s and 0s can be... Internet Access Points The final step for a wireless network is to provide internet access for every computer on the network. ... You plug in a combined radio receiver and transmitter, and the computer is able to send out its equivalent of dots and dashes (bits, in computer-speak) to get your data...

Wireless Computer Network Rentals: The New Technology Trend by John Beagle
Consider the convenience and added benefits of renting today's wireless technology. Wireless networks have a big advantage over wired networks, especially for short term projects where the internet and rental computers, printers and projectors are deployed. ... Rent Wireless Print Servers A wireless print server connects a printer to the wireless network, allowing any computer on the network to wirelessly access the printer at any time. ... Rent Wireless Adapters A wireless adapter is a device that adds wireless network functionality to a computer or laptop.

An Overview of Cisco Certifications by Natalie Aranda
When it comes to deciding to undergo computer training, you may be interested in getting the basics before applying for the right certifications, if you already have heard about CCNE, CCIE, CCNP and CCNA certification. The first thing you need to know before deciding is that Cisco actually... Cisco’s most popular computer training certifications are: CCNP certification (Cisco Certified Network Professional), indicates a network professional who can install, configure, and troubleshoot local and wide area networks for enterprise organizations with networks from 100 to more than 500 nodes.