Troubleshooting Basic Internet Connectivity

By Neil Patterson in Networking

Cannot connect to the web? Fix your own network trouble! To find out where the problem is occurring, one must take a few steps as follows: First - Check basics: Power on, for all connecting equipment? How about the lights

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Cabling Basics

By Neil Patterson in Networking

How to make your own ethernet cables. There are 2 main type of Ethernet Cable wiring standards. They apply to any given stretch of cable, either from Patch Panel to Jack, or RJ45 plug to

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TCP/IP (Internet) Basics:

By Neil Patterson in Networking

Some basics of IP networking, including important info about cable modems. The IP (or internet) protocol is essential to internet working properly. Without all the proper settings, your connection will fail. Each computer connection requires the following components: a working Network card,

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Understanding VPNs

By Neil Patterson in Networking

About getting a secure, encrypted web connection for your privacy using VPNs. A VPN is defined as a shared network where private data is segmented from other traffic so that only the intended recipient has access. The term VPN was originally used

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