Just like a postal service requires an address to deliver post, devices also require an address to transmit data. There are various types of addresses that are used in a computer network. Each of these addresses work in a different layer and serve a unique function. MAC address is one of them … Read more
Customers and the revenue they bring are the lifeblood of your company. They’re the assets that help corporations sustain their competitiveness in the cutthroat SaaS market. That said, the CAC (customer acquisition costs) associated with these customers eat away at potential profits. This is simply why the LTV or lifetime value of … Read more
You’re probably aware that your network and the internet are interlinked through a chain of IP addresses. However, you may not know much about the difference between static and DHCP. We examine the key traits of both IP addresses to help you determine which option is more suitable for your needs. Let’s … Read more
We use TCP (Transfer Control Protocol) for transmitting data in a network, but why prefer TCP over any other protocol? TCP provides security and reliability to any connection between two devices on a network. This security is only possible due to the three-way handshake method in TCP. Let us learn about the … Read more
TCP is a type of Internet Protocol (IP) traffic and so is UDP. There are some key differences between the two which should be taken into account when deciding which Internet protocol to opt for. Here’s a summarized comparison of the two to help you understand the differences better: TCP UDP Acronym … Read more
Data is sent in small packets on a computer network. These packets are transmitted individually and follow various pathways to reach the receiver. The receiver reassembles each packet to read the data each time. This is the normal procedure which repeats thousands of time when we perform the simplest functions on a … Read more
If you want to be a wiz at solving problems related to your network and avoid any roadblocks, you will need to develop a better understanding of it. One key thing to understand about networks is how devices that make up the network are connected to each other. Devices are connected using … Read more
When it comes to accessing the internet, you won’t be able to browse websites without NAT or PAT. NAT is a router feature that is used to do translation of IP addresses whereas PAT translates the ports. Naturally, there’s a difference between the two technologies, which you’ll get to learn below. NAT … Read more
A Subnet is a small part of a network that keeps the overall network functional and efficient. Subnets or subnetworks are like a network inside a network. In a subnet, traffic is able to travel shorter distances without going through unnecessary distances. Internet is becoming a growing necessity in all parts of … Read more
The differences between IPv4 and IPv6 might seem insignificant but contribute majorly to their applications. It’s important to first understand what an IP is. What is IP? An IP address, also known as an Internet Protocol address, is how a computer identifies the devices it communicates with. Each device has a unique … Read more
Theoretically, hubs, switches and routers all do the same thing: they are all devices which let you connect multiple computers together. They simply pass on data differently. All of these devices have two or more ports through which they connect computers or even networks. To understand the difference between these devices, it … Read more