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Networking Essentials

Below you will find Network Resources

Networking Essentials Guide

WHAT IS A NIC?

Often abbreviated as NIC, an expansion board you insert into a computer so the computer can be connected to a network. Most NICs are designed for a particular type of network, protocol, and media, although some can serve multiple networks.

WHAT IS A HUB?

A hub is a common connection point for devices in a network. Hubs are commonly used to connect segments of a LAN. A hub contains multiple ports. When a packet arrives at one port, it is copied to the other ports so that all segments of the LAN can see all packets.

A passive hub serves simply as a conduit for the data, enabling it to go from one device (or segment) to another. So-called intelligent hubs include additional features that enables an administrator to monitor the traffic passing through the hub and to configure each port in the hub. Intelligent hubs are also called anageable hubs

Network Essentials Guide - Learn all the basics of networking in this online tutorial.

Cables & Configuration
This site will help you in understanding the Pin-Outs on many types of connectors. Fill illustrated pictures to show you exactly what you will see when you do this yourself.

Network Manufacturer List

Netgear - NETGEAR small business networks include
servers and modems.

3Com - Welcome to 3Com Corporation, a company dedicated to delivering networking solutions to a wide spectrum of business and personal users. Here you can learn what it means to be More Connected., find out about 3Com's latest products and technology, visit 3Com's international sites, and discover the latest news about the company.

Linksys - Now, Linksys makes it even easier, providing the ultimate in flexibility with our complete line of wireless products. Create a network of wireless PCs or connect your wireless PCs to an Ethernet network with an Access Point. With desktop PCs, notebook PCs, or even PDAs, now you can network everywhere.

D-Link - D-Link is a world leader in networking hardware manufacturing. Information about our award winning Fast Ethernet Network Adapters, Hubs, Switches, Network Kits, and USB products.

Other Resources

Toms Hardware Page - Tom's Hardware Guide: Network Guide...

Chipmerchant - The Chip Merchant, Inc. - A complete line of computer hardware combined with a knowledgeable staff makes us your best source for components to build or upgrade your computer.

Visualware - Internet Performance: VisualRoute delivers the functionality of key Internet "ping," "whois," and "traceroute" tools, in a high-speed visually integrated package. VisualRoute automatically analyzes Internet connectivity and performance problems, displaying the results in an easy to understand table and on a world map.

Internet Security: In addition, VisualRoute has the unique ability to identify the geographical location of routers, servers, and other IP devices. This is highly valuable information for security purposes to help identify the source of network intrusions and Internet abusers.