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Due to the exhaustion of IPv4 addresses, IPv6 was developed. It consists of eight groups of four hexadecimal digits separated by colons (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334). IPv6 addresses are 128-bit numbers, allowing for a vastly larger number of unique addresses. Exact Number of IPv6 addresses: 340, 282, 366, 920, 938, 463, 463, 374,...
As of the writing of this reference, this is the most widely used IP version. It consists of four numbers separated by periods (e.g., 192.168.0.1), with each number ranging from 0 to 255. IPv4 addresses are 32-bit numbers, allowing for about 4.3 billion unique addresses. The Five IPv4 Classes – Quick...
An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique identifier assigned to each device connected to a network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. It serves two primary functions: identifying the host or network interface and providing the location of the host in the network. There are two types of...
Whether you are working from home, streaming high-definition content, or running a smart home system, a quality network switch is of course essential to make sure that the connectivity and performance of your devices are seamless. It can be a daunting task especially with the increasing number of devices that...
Routers and modems both play important roles in ensuring that you will have a stable and reliable internet connection, however, they serve distinctly different purposes. Let’s break down the key differences between a router and a modem in a simple yet informative way. What is a modem? Modem stands for...
A VLAN, or Virtual Local Area Network, is a virtualized subdivision of a network, it is like creating distinct, smaller networks within a larger network, without the need for additional hardware. It allows multiple broadcast domains to coexist within a single physical network infrastructure. In addition, it enables networks to...
For the past few weeks, we’ve been on the lookout for Wi-Fi routers that we can use at our studio. And we found one—the Netgear RAX20. One of the deciding factors why we chose this router was the perfect combination of affordability and the fantastic features that come with it....
Restoring a manageable switch to its default configuration. What we have today is an old but manageable switch, a Jet Stream L2 Lite Managed Switch, specifically a TLS 3216. The great thing about this switch is its ability to be configured with VLANs. I’ll dive into that a bit later,...
Triple monitors: Seamlessly transitioning between tasks Today, we’d like to share our setup for a triple monitor arrangement with our laptop. We have a Dell XPS 13, which is very handy considering that we are always on the move. However, when we’re back at our workspace for editing and multitasking,...
In the age of virtual meetings and webinars, delivering a captivating online presentation can seem daunting. But what if I told you that there’s a tool right within Google Slides that can drastically transform your presenting skills? Enter the world of Speaker Notes. Jump to our youtube video to get...