Category Archives: IP Access Control Lists

Types of Network Attacks Explained with Examples.

As the world is gradually becoming a digital textbook, where connectivity is the foundation of our daily lives, the integrity and security of computer networks have become vital.  Cyberspace has become so intricate and understanding the various types of network attacks is crucial. On this page we shed light on the diverse range of threats that lurk in… Read More »

Understanding Routing In a Network.

Routing is the process of taking a packet from one network device and sending it through the network to another device on a different network. Communications across the Internet is one of the best examples of routing. The connection of WANs and LANs to a network router and configuring it with logical network addresses (IP addresses) to all… Read More »

DHCPv6 Autoconfiguration- Server and Client.

How to Configure DHCPV6 Stateful Auto-configuration (Server and Client ) DHCPv6 Stateful Auto-configuration is a method used in IPv6 networks to assign IP addresses and other network configuration information to devices automatically. Unlike the stateless auto-configuration in IPv6, which allows devices to generate their own addresses using local network information, stateful configuration relies on a DHCPv6 server to… Read More »

Stateless DHCPv6 Explained with Example.

Stateless DHCPv6 Server and Client Auto-configuration. DHCPv6 Stateless Configuration is a method used in IPv6 networks to provide additional network configuration information to devices, while the devices generate their own IPv6 addresses independently. Key aspects include: Address Autoconfiguration: Devices configure their own IPv6 addresses using Router Advertisements, a process known as SLAAC (Stateless Address Autoconfiguration). DHCPv6 Server Role:… Read More »