Networking

Computer and communication networks need to be available anytime, anywhere and be accessible from any device. Whether you’re a beginner who needs to define an industry term or a professional seeking strategic advice, this IT Knowledge Center will help you learn about the technologies that support LANs, WANs, WLANs and home networks.

Featured Networking Articles

The Pros and Cons of Intranets

The Pros and Cons of Intranets

An effective intranet setup and infrastructure benefits organizations, but there are risks. Here, we'll discuss the pros and cons.

By: Kuntal Chakraborty | Contributor, Expert Reviewer, Web Entrepreneur, Former IT Engineer at SIEMENS

Cybersecurity
Top 5 Cyber Threats from 2020

By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor
Cybersecurity
5 Cybersecurity Predictions for 2021

By: Brad Rudisail | Contributor
Internet
Simple Ways to Improve IoT Security

By: John Meah | Cybersecurity Oversight Specialist | Expert Reviewer | Freelance Writer

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LAN WAN PAN MAN: Staying Connected While Working Remotely

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By: Ariella Brown | Contributor

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Bluetooth and Wi-Fi: What's the Difference?

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By: Ariella Brown | Contributor

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Emerging Technology

Your Car, Your Computer: ECUs and the Controller Area Network

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By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

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Considering a VPN? Make the Right Choice for Your Needs

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By: Ariella Brown | Contributor

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Network Virtualization: The Future of the OSI Model

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By: Arthur Cole | Contributor

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Malicious VPN Apps: How to Protect Your Data

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By: Jan Youngren | Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Specialist at VPNpro

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Hyperscale for the Masses: Distributing Web-Scale Network Attributes

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By: Kishore Jethanandani | Contributor

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10G Broadband is Coming: Here's What You Need to Know

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By: Techopedia Staff

Networking Q&As

“What is a virtual local area network (VLAN) and why would I use one?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“What is the difference between a mobile hotspot and tethering?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“What impact does peer-to-peer content delivery have on an enterprise’s”

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Answered by: Doug Kennedy | Chief Growth Officer at Adaptiva

“What does the mobile network state mean?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

More Networking Articles

Networking
5 Industries Facing Game-Changing 5G Transformation

5G networks are expected to deliver far much more data much more quickly than 4G, which expands the possibilities of real time communication.

By: Ariella Brown | Contributor
Azure Week: Key Learnings and Deep Expertise From the Azure Experts

Learn more about Azure Week, which will take place online from October 14-18, 2019.

By: Techopedia Staff
IT Careers
Cybersecurity and You: Why Learning Now Will Pay Off Later (6 Courses to Choose)

The cyberthreat landscape is not limited to big businesses anymore, and even smaller businesses have become easy targets that many hackers prefer to attack. This means...

By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor
IT Careers
DevOps Training: 5 Things to Know About Certification

DevOps pros must be skilled in both the 'Dev' and 'Ops' areas of the software development life cycle, meaning they need a broad skill set. Getting a DevOps certification...

By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor
Cybersecurity
Information Security: Understanding and Securing the New Perimeter

Instead of trying to create a wall around an entire private system, more security professionals and companies are focusing their security efforts on the user device,...

By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer
Cybersecurity
Distributed Networks and the Challenge of Security

Bring your own device (BYOD) has become a standard in today's workplace. However, that doesn't mean that the security issues around it have been solved. Blockchain's...

By: Oren Rofman | Technology Reporter
IT Careers
SNMP: The Little Protocol That Could

Despite its small number of commands, SNMP is a powerful - and useful - protocol that has persisted for decades, and is likely to continue to do so.

By: Chris Binnie
Networking
Is Hyperconverged Infrastructure Worth the Hype?

Many companies are turning to hyperconverged infrastructure solutions to transform their data center into the scalable, agile and flexible ecosphere that companies are...

By: Brad Rudisail | Contributor
Emerging Technology
Hybrid IT: What It Is and Why Your Enterprise Needs to Adopt It as a Strategy

Should your business use traditional infrastructure or cloud? Why not both? Hybrid IT - the combination of traditional on-premise IT with cloud - is becoming...

By: Brad Rudisail | Contributor
Networking
Interesting Facts About Computer Timekeeping

You probably don’t think about the clock in your computer too much, but there are a lot of interesting things that keep everything running smoothly. Here, learn about...

By: David Delony | Contributor