IPv4 and IPv6 Resources

MAC Address: Media Access Control Explained

What is a media access control (MAC) address? How does it function? What is it used for? Discover answers to these important questions here.

What Is an Email Server? How Does It Work?

Learn how mail servers work, what the roles of SMTP, IMAP and POP are, and what an email client is with this comprehensive guide.

What Is an ISP? A Comprehensive Guide to Internet Service Providers 

Internet Service Providers play an important role in the world of internet. Learn what ISPs do, what responsibilities they assume and what types of connections they facilitate.

A Comprehensive Guide to Network Routing

What is networking and how does it work? What is a router, routing table and the main routing protocols? We've got the answers.

Logical Link Control (LLC) and Media Access Control (MAC) Sublayers Explained

Discover what is the Data Link layer and how it is subdivided into Logical Link Control and Media Access Control sublayers.

OSI Model In Networking Explained

Uncover the 7 OSI model layers and learn why it is important in networking.

What Is SSH? A Beginner’s Guide To Secure Shell

Discover how SSH works, what it is typically used for and how it may be vulnerable.

What Is DHCP? Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Explained

Learn more about the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, how it works and what its key components are. Also, discover the advantages and disadvantages of DHCP.

DDI Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

What is DDI and how does it integrate DNS, DHCP and IPAM solutions? Find answers to the most important DDI-related questions.

VPN vs. Proxy: Key Differences

To compare VPN vs. proxy and choose between the two, it is essential to understand how both services work and what each has to offer.

What Is Address Resolution Protocol? A Beginner’s Guide to ARP

There are different types of Address Resolution Protocol. This article defines them, explains why ARP is important and how it works, as well as unravels ARP spoofing.

What Is Internet Exchange Point? A Beginner’s Guide to IXP

Internet exchange points (IXPs) enable us to connect with each other on the internet. But do you know how they work or what types of connections they facilitate?