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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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What is the main function of the Media Access Control MAC mechanism?

It provides addressing and channel access control mechanisms that make it possible for several terminals or network nodes to communicate within a multi-point network.

How do you make your own password and your own user name?

A username is simply an identity (or name) that you will have (and will be displayed for all users who see your posts) on the particular website where you create an account.

In order that other people can't use your account, there is usually a requirement for you to choose a password so that only you can log-in to the account of your username. There may also be a request for to choose a memorable question and answer. These are solely to allow you to retrieve access to your account if and when you might forget either your usernamer or your password (all you will need to do is provide your email address to the site and they will reset your password).

So, just choose any name that suits you like 'periwinkle' or tomato or itsmeagain as a username, and then choose a password which you will easily remember. I make a copy, for each site I join, of my username for that site and my password for that site (mainly because I have joined too many to be able to remember them all.

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What is the difference between point to point and peer to peer?

Peer to Peer everybody is equal, security is slack, and you can only have a few comps on network

server based offers better security, monitor users, more technical and time consuming to set-up, less likely to cause problems if set-up correctly, any amount of comps etc....

Is a wireless gateway a modem and a router?

there has been a misunderstanding between modem and router. some people use only a modem to connect wirelessly and some use a modem and a router. The fact is there are two types. first type is a modem with built in router, second is router itself. this will clear your mind. you don't have to buy a router to go online, just a get modem with router built in

What does it mean when someone has the same ip address as you?

I would say it is "possible", but very, very unlikely. I say this in the context of the addresses of the computers on the Internet. Each one MUST have a unique IP address, or it will be confusing as to which one you should be communicating with. Now, it would be possible for someone to set their IP address to be the same as another computer, but the only possible reason would be to try and pretend to be the real "owner" of the IP address for some reason. I would not expect it to be very effecive unless someone really knew what they were doing and how the Internet works. And the truth is that many, many computers with Internet access DO have the same IP address. They are often something like 192.168.xxx.xxx. The reason this is not a problem is that they are behind a router or other device like perhaps a firewall that uses what is known as Network Address Translation or NAT. This is where the rounter has a unique IP address, but then transfers information to local computers that are connected to it that have a privit set of IP addresses. This provides protection from the outside, since no one can know your "real" IP address and connect to your PC, but also allows for many more computers to connect to the web then would be possible just using the numbers available with the standard IP addressing. There is a new scheme of Internet addressing that you may be interested in: http://www.google.com/search?&q=IP+v6 Most internet service providers have more customers than dedicated addresses. When you logon to your service, you are assigned one of their addresses. When you log off, that address becomes available to another user. Some businesses have a central computer which stays connected to the internet and all the computers on the network will have the same IP address.

What are the functions of subnet mask?

The function of a subnet mask is to extract the network ID portion of an IP destination address and determine whether an IP address exists on the local network or whether it must be routed outside the local network

What is the importance of Mac addresses?

MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to most network adapters or network interface cards (NICs) by the manufacturer for identification, and used in the media access control protocol sub-layer. If assigned by the manufacturer, a MAC address usually encodes the manufacturer's registered identification number. It may also be known as an Ethernet Hardware Address, hardware address, adapter address, or physical address.

What are the advantages of transmission media?

Speed

Wireless networks and other transmission media have made gains in speed and reliability, but they pale in comparison to the speed that wired networks can provide. DSL Internet access, for instance, will transmit data far faster than a wireless Internet connection. Wireless connections often suffer from interference and weaker signals, depending on location, affecting the speed of data transmission. Wired connections overcome both quite easily without any loss in speed.

Security

Wireless networks tend to suffer from more security attacks than wired networks. In a wired network, a hacker would have difficulty walking into a home or business and tampering with the wires. However, in a wireless network, a hacker only needs to have close proximity and a knowledge of how wireless data transmission works to get inside. A hacker can simply use a vulnerable wireless connection to surf the net, or he may steal personal data stored on a computer within the network. He also will have an easier time intercepting data sent wirelessly than data sent through a wired connection.


What is the differences between ring topology and star topology?

in bus topology computers are connected with each other by a wire in a approximately strait manner..and if one computer stops working the whole network will stop. while in star topology every computer is connected with the host computer & much wire is require..and if any client computer tops working it will not effect the whole network.----ravi singh chauhan...7275974787

Can two networks with same IP address be connected?

Yes if you use a switch and connect it to your modem, then add two routers to it, you can have more than one networks using the same iP address but putting more stress on your modem. But two computers on the same network cannot have the same local IP or every packet that gets transmitted will be corrupted by sending half and half to both machines on the network making internet access glitchy or unusable.

What kind of data do optical fibers transmit?

Optical fibers can transmit any form of data - from voice communications to binary data that people may need on a daily basis (Internet connectivity).

How do you get wireless if you have a router?

If you don't have a wireless router, that means you can only get connected to the internet using wire / LAN cable.

What is half duplex 10 100 switch?

Full duplex means it can receive and send at the same time.

10 100 means it supports both of these speeds (10 Mbps and 100 Mbps).

Full duplex means it can receive and send at the same time.

10 100 means it supports both of these speeds (10 Mbps and 100 Mbps).

Full duplex means it can receive and send at the same time.

10 100 means it supports both of these speeds (10 Mbps and 100 Mbps).

Full duplex means it can receive and send at the same time.

10 100 means it supports both of these speeds (10 Mbps and 100 Mbps).

How many types of routers are there?

Routers are primarily used for creating extended computer networking and communication support. There are many types of routers based on customers dynamic needs and usability. The most common type of routers are those for home and small office use.

Following are the most commonly adopted types of routers addressing all sorts of unique customer demands from home use up to large scale businesses.

  • Edge Routers
  • Subscriber Edge Routers
  • Core Routers
  • Boundary Routers
  • Backbone Routers

What does a PDU do in networking?

(1) Short for Protocol Data Unit. The term used to describe data as it moves from one layer of the OSI model to another. In this reference, PDU is often used synonymously with packet.

(2) Short for Power Distribution Unit. An electrical device used to control the distribution of power to individual loads. The PDU may be a stand-alone controlled device or it may be integrated directly into the UPS (uninterruptiblepower supply).

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What are the IP addresses called that begin with 10?

Private IP Addresse

Because of NAT redirection a small company can rely solely on private IP addresse for its internal network and use only the s one public IP assigned to it by is ISP for Internet communication IEEE recommends that the following IP addresse be used for private networks

10.0.0.0 through 10.255.2

172.16.0.0 through 172.31.255.255

192.168.0.0 through 192.168.255.255