What is Default Route? A Default Route, often referred to as a “gateway of last resort,” is a setting or configuration in a computer network that tells the network router or switch how to forward packets to destinations for which it does not have a specific route. In simpler terms, it’s the path used by a router when… Read More »
How to Subnet Class B Addresses. Subnetting a Class B network is very similar to subnetting a Class C network, with the only difference being that when subnetting a Class B network, you will be focusing on the third octet, whereas in Class C, you will be working on the fourth octet. Take a look at this: To… Read More »
What is a Variable Length Subnet Mask (VLSM)? Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) is a technique that enables network administrators to partition an IP address space into subnets of varying sizes, as opposed to traditional same-size Subnetting. Variable Length Subnet Mask (VLSM) in a way, means subnetting a subnet. To simplify further, VLSM is the breaking down of… Read More »
What is a Virtual Private Network? A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology that creates a secure and encrypted connection over a less secure network, mainly the internet. It is widely used for various purposes, including enhancing security, privacy, and enabling remote access to network resources. Here’s a detailed overview: Fundamental Concept: Encrypted Connection: A VPN encrypts… Read More »
IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) is the most recent version of the Internet Protocol (IP). It was developed to address the limitations of the predecessor, IPv4. Here are its key aspects in a concise form: Larger Address Space: IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, significantly expanding the number of available IP addresses compared to the 32-bit system of IPv4. This… Read More »
