There are a number of emerging and proposed standard protocols focused on optimizing the support that data center Ethernet LANs provide for server virtualization. Several of these protocols are aimed ...

Every network should have a customized manual of sorts with maps showing the network layout and written documentation on all the basic aspects of the network. Although you or some other IT superhero ...

The ABCs of IP Addresses The best way to gain control over your small business or home network is to understand some networking basics. Here is a guide to get you started on learning about IP ...

IP reservation is the process of assigning a specific IP address to a device, such as a computer, so it receives the same address each time it (re)connects to the network, such as when you restart it ...

Are you having trouble remembering what IP addresses are in use on your network? Jack Wallen shows you how to discover those addresses with two simple commands. How many times have you tried to ...

In an upcoming blog I expect to write about configuring a home router, which requires logging on to it. This, in turn, requires knowing the IP address of the router. Non-techies typically don’t know ...