The article will provide a user with information on Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE). Let’s first see what is FCoE. Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) is a mapping of Fibre Channel over selected full duplex IEEE 802.3 networks. The goal is to provide I/O consolidation over Ethernet, reducing network complexity in the Datacenter. [...]
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Cisco - Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV)
Posted by Shafkat Shahzad, M.Sc - Senior Technical Content Manager in August 13th 2011
The article will provide a user with information on Cisco Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV).
OTV is a MAC address in IP technique for supporting Layer 2 VPNs over any transport, whether it is Layer 2 based or Layer 3 based. By using the principles of MAC address routing, OTV provides an overlay that enables [...]
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Wireless carriers and location data policies
Posted by Shafkat Shahzad, M.Sc - Senior Technical Content Manager in April 30th 2011
The article will provide a reader with information on wireless carriers defending location data policies.
The nation’s Tier 1 wireless carriers defended the way they collect and store subscribers’ location data in letters to Congress. The companies argued that while they collect location information to keep their networks functioning properly and provide location-based services, they do [...]
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Cisco RV 120W Wireless-N VPN Firewall
Posted by Shafkat Shahzad, M.Sc - Senior Technical Content Manager in April 23rd 2011
The article will provide a user with information on Cisco RV 120W Wireless-N VPN Firewall
The Cisco RV 120W is a mid-sized device measuring 5.91 in.(W) x 5.91 in. (D) x 1.34 in. (H), and weighing 1.10 lbs. The router includes one WAN port and a built-in four-port 10/100 Mbps switch.
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The networking capabilities of the [...]
Wireless ADSL Modem Router Security
Posted by Shafkat Shahzad, M.Sc - Senior Technical Content Manager in April 16th 2011
The article will provide a user with information on Wireless ADSL modem router security. A user should note that if his/her modem/router/access point is wirelessly sending the information at home or office, then a user should ensure that only him and his family members who he can trust can receive the information.
Let’s have a [...]
McAfee news for iPhones
Posted by Shafkat Shahzad, M.Sc - Senior Technical Content Manager in April 2nd 2011
The article will provide a user with warning of potential attacks on iPhones. According to security organization McAfee, it can be suggested that the year 2011 will see increased attacks on Apple merchandise like the iPhone and iPad, largely due to their in the business sector.
McAfee cites a major problem of [...]
Wireless connection – troubleshooting (no wireless connection)
Posted by Shafkat Shahzad, M.Sc - Senior Technical Content Manager in March 26th 2011
The article will provide a user with troubleshooting wireless connection issues.
- Please be ware that the Windows XP will connect a user to a detected wireless network automatically. However, sometimes a user may need to connect manually. Usually a user can do this by right clicking on the wireless network icon, located in the lower-right [...]
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Wireless - setting up wireless networking
Posted by Shafkat Shahzad, M.Sc - Senior Technical Content Manager in March 19th 2011
The article will provide a user with information and guidance on setting up a wireless networking.
If a user has correctly setup his/her hardware then a user will need to ensure that the internal settings of the wireless router or wireless access port are correct. Please note that many wireless devices will work straight out of [...]
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Wireless connection - connecting up a wireless access point
Posted by Shafkat Shahzad, M.Sc - Senior Technical Content Manager in March 12th 2011
The article will provide a user with information on wireless connections. It will provide guidance and tips towards successful wireless network connection
Before connecting up a wireless connection, it is good to know following information. A user should:
• Plan the network! Decide where user wants to be using the computers.
• Read through all the hardware instructions.
• Make [...]
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Wireless network - Wiring up the router
Posted by Shafkat Shahzad, M.Sc - Senior Technical Content Manager in March 5th 2011
The article will provide a user with information on wiring up the router. Please note that most of the routers are easy to set up. The way in which setup works is provided below:
1. A user has to plug the Ethernet (data) cable from his/her cable or DSL modem into the “WAN” port (If [...]
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