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Insight and tips on protocols & communication

Articles related to network protocols, data transmission, communication standards, and protocol-specific insights.

Articles related to protocols & communication

Protocols & Communication

Top 6 VPN Protocols (And When to Use Them)

VPNs seem simple, but choosing the right type matters. Explore client-based vs. network-based VPNs and their optimal use cases.
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Protocols & Communication

Jitter vs Latency: Definitions and Differences for Better Network Performance

If you’ve ever experienced choppy audio or video calls, slow website loading, or laggy gaming sessions, chances are you’ve dealt with either latency or jitter…
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Protocols & Communication

SNMPv2 vs. SNMPv3: An SNMP Versions Comparison Table

The most significant difference between SNMP v2 and v3 is the level of security for the user on the network. Let’s look at an SNMP versions.
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Protocols & Communication

6 Common Spanning Tree Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Spanning trees save you from loops, which will completely shut down your client’s network. But it has to be configured properly.
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Protocols & Communication

Network Basics: What is Link Aggregation & How Does it Work?

Link aggregation is a way of bundling a bunch of individual Ethernet links together so they act like a single logical link. Learn more here.
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Protocols & Communication

Network Basics: What Is SNMP and How Does It Work?

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a framework used to identify devices and monitor performance within a shared network. Review the basics.
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Protocols & Communication

What is QUIC? Everything You Need to Know

We’re diving into what the QUIC protocol is, how it works and how it’s used, and how it’s going to impact web traffic in the future.
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Protocols & Communication

Classful and Classless Addressing Explained

Of course, as anyone who has studied for a networking certification can tell you, there is a significant complexity increase between classful and classless…
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Protocols & Communication

What is 802.1X Authentication?

Want to understand network access control, and authentication 802.1X at the base layer? This article goes through all the ins and outs of 802.1X.
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