I've heard it rumored that some IP addresses are "faster" than others which is why some people prefer say 10.0.1.xxx over say 192.168.7.xxx. Is there any truth to these rumors? I use 207.202.191.xxx ...

Few people would argue the importance of IP addresses to network operations, but many don’t make managing them a priority in their environment, especially in tough economic times. Recent research from ...

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 ...

After all, there's a place for everything and everything in its place ...

IP address management continues to challenge enterprise IT managers who often find themselves stuck between having to save cash and needing a better way to track core network services. Companies such ...

When it comes time to add a new device to your network, there are two different methods by which you can obtain an IP address: either manually using a static address or automatically by using your ...

Private networks are formed by computers connected to each other but not to external networks or the Internet. Each computer in a private network occupies a private IP address space, meaning that no ...

When you think about networking, IP addresses are probably the first things that come to mind. But there’s another type of network address called a MAC address that actually forms the foundation upon ...

The internet relies on a system of addresses that treats every computer, tablet and smartphone as a distinct device, allowing all of them to communicate with each other. Because many kinds of devices ...

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