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Computer networks are collections of computers which are connected together in order to communicate and transfer information. Questions about computer networks, networking protocols, and how to set them up belong here.

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Cat 6 and cat 5e advantages?

Cat5e is required for the standard for gigabit ethernet; cat5 is only good for up to 100Mbps. Cat6 is better than cat5e; it will probably give you lower signal degradation over longer distances and less interference from external sources, which can improve speed and quality of connections. You could run gigabit ethernet over normal cat5, but the standard makes no promises about how well it will work.

Cat5e and cat6 differ from cat5 in having more twists per inch, which reduces interference at the cost of using more copper.

How can one change dns settings?

Check on the discussions I posted a link to an article that details how to change the DNS in XP, vista and 7

Advantage and disadvantage of neural network?

Advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Neural Network

Advantages:

· A neural network can perform tasks that a linear program cannot.

· When an element of the neural network fails, it can continue without any problem by their parallel nature.

· A neural network learns and does not need to be reprogrammed.

· It can be implemented in any application and without any problem.

Disadvantages:

· The neural network needs training to operate.

· The architecture of a neural network is different from the architecture of microprocessors therefore needs to be emulated.

· Requires high processing time for large neural networks.

What is a straight cable?

In ethernet terms, a straight-through cable connects a client device to a hub, switch or router (straight-through meaning the connection is pin-to-pin, the opposite of a cross-over cable, which connects RX-TX and vice-versa).

Contrast the IPv4 and the IPv6 header fields?

Simplified header format. IPv6 has a fixed length header, which does not include most of the options an IPv4 header can include. Even though the IPv6 header contains two 128 bit addresses (source and destination IP address) the whole header has a fixed length of 40 bytes only. This allows for faster processing.

Options are dealt with in extension headers, which are only inserted after the IPv6 header if needed. So for instance if a packet needs to be fragmented, the fragmentation header is inserted after the IPv6 header. The basic set of extension headers is defined in RFC 2460.

History of network topologies?

The history of network topologies dates back to 1969-1970. This what when Roberts, who is now known as Dr. Howard, started researching on network topologies and founded Network Analysis Corporation.

What command do you use to determine whether you can reach another computer on the local network?

"ping" will test for connectivity to a device at the Ethernet Address Level...but that does not mean the device's software is actually talking to the network or responding to the network. "ping" WILL tell you the device is wired up and has power applied to it's network interface board.

How do you find a dns server address?

AnswerIf you are using a PC, click the start button. Select the run command. Type CMD into the box and press enter. When the black box pops up type the following line in

ipconfig /all

Look through the data to see what your DNS address is.

If you are using a Mac. Go to the System Preferences. Click on the Network Icon Double Click on the Ethernet icon if you have an ethernet cable plugged in (Looks like a wide phone jack) Double Click on the Airport card if you are using wireless internet. The DNS servers will be listed under the TCP/IP Tab.

What are the advantages of ordinary twisted pair compared to the shielded ones?

Twisted pair wire is placed inside a thin metallic shielding, similar to aluminum foil, and is then enclosed in an outer plastic casing. The shielding provides further electrical isolation of the signal-carrying pair of wires. Shielded twisted pair wires are less susceptible to electrical interference caused by nearby equipment or wires and, in turn, are less likely to cause interference themselves. Because it is electrically "cleaner," shielded twisted pair wire can carry data at a faster speed than unshielded twisted pair wire can.

The disadvantage of shielded twisted pair wire is that it is physically larger and more expensive than twisted pair wire, and it is more difficult to connect to a terminating block.

What was the worlds first communication network?

The internet became the world's largest communications network in the early twenty-first century.

Benefits of distributed data processing to an organisation?

Distance and Location Independence: You don't have to travel to central computer to get your information needed.

Expandable (Incremental Growth): New nodes can add to network easily.

Flexible: Easier to users to get things done.

Resource Sharing: Number of nodes can have access to a printer/scanner attached to a a specific node.

Increased End User Productivity: User can log-in to a computer using his password and according to user name and password using any node withing the network

Vendor Independence: Products from different vendors can be attached to form the network

More responsive than a CDP unit.

Hope this will help you!

( H.W Thushara Indika from Bandarawela, Sri Lanka)

How do you affix bnc connectors to coaxial cable?

Hi,

True BNC connectors have four parts. The main body, a metal washer, a specially shaped rubber washer and a screw in ferrule to hold it all together. They also require some soldering to do it properly.

And since you're asking, installing a true BNC connector would require several pages of typing to explain how. There are two alternatives: Find a broadcast engineer or video technician who'll show you the process, or just get some screw on type connectors, which are easy to figure out and install. They'll also work quite dependably, too.

Hope this helps,

Cubby

Do most wireless routers allow you to connect wireless and wired computers to the same network?

Many Wireless routers and switches have few inbuilt switching ports capable of connecting Wired computers to Wireless Computers on the same network to connect wired Computers also alongwith. (Not necessarily every every wireless router will be having switching ports)

What role enables users working at another computer on the company network or on the internet to establish a connection to a server and open an application or desktop session?

Remote Desktop Services allows you to access remotely your company's server and open an application or run a desktop session. In Windows Server 2008 and earlier this was referred to as Terminal Services.

What is the advantage of connecting the outer conductor of a coaxial cable to ground?

To prevent the outer conductor, or shield, from radiating, it is connected to electrical ground, keeping it at a constant potential.

How do you obtain your IP address for your PS3?

Your PS3's IP address is either assigned by your router, if you're using one. It will appear as 192.168.0.xxx Or it is assigned by your modem if you are not using a router.

Your IP address could constantly change, if it is not static, unlike your PS3's MAC address, which is always the same.

An Internet Protocol (IP) address is an identification number that is assigned to every device that is connected to the Internet. Each IP address is unique; it consists of four sets of numbers that are separated by three dots. Your PlayStation 3 console will have an IP address if it is connected to the Internet. Your PlayStation 3's IP address can be found by accessing the console's "Settings" menu.

How does remote-access software help in the troubleshooting process?

Remote access software is used to access your desktop or laptop computer from another location and using another computer. These software programs allow you to log on to your computer when you are away from home.

What does routing protocol ospf?

OSPF, or Open Shortest Path First Protocol is an industry standard link state routing protocol used to determine best paths across an IP v4 computer network. OSPF v3 is currently completing development and will provide best path information through IPV6 networks. Link State routing protocols rely on the flooding of Link State Advertisments between neighboring routers in a network to build a database of the interfaces and the neighbor routers connected to those interfaces. This information is then processed using the SPF or Dyksrta algorythm in order to build a "map" of the network. Costs, based on the bandwidth of the individual interfaces, can be calculated to determine the best (lowest cost) path from the router to any network in the domain. OSPF is officially described in RFC 2328 and is an open standard. It is probably the most popular interior gateway protocol in use today.

Is twisted- pair wire used for telephone lines today?

we use twisted pair wire for a phone becaues twister cable is 2 form shilded and unshilded unshilded cable is good for transmission both data and voice and its frequency range is fast it is consist 2 conductor.