What Is Border Gateway Protocol? BGP is a complex, advanced distance routing protocol. It can best be described as Exterior Gateway Protocol (EGP). It’s been referred to in many quarters as the ‘big dog’ protocol of the internet. BGP exchanges routing information between Autonomous Systems (ASs). Unlike Interior routing protocols such as RIP, EIGRP, and OSPF that run inside a company’s network,… Read More »
What are Extended ACLs? Extended Access Control Lists (ACLs) are an advanced security feature used in network devices like routers and switches to provide a finer level of control over network traffic than standard ACLs. While standard ACLs filter traffic based solely on the source IP address, extended ACLs can filter based on multiple criteria, including: Source and… Read More »
What are the Features of a Secure VPN? A secure VPN, or Virtual Private Network, offers several key features to ensure your online privacy and security. Here are some of the main features: Encryption: A secure VPN uses strong encryption protocols to encrypt your internet traffic. This ensures that your data is protected from online hackers and cannot… Read More »
End network devices form the interface between the user and the communication network. Examples include computers, file servers, routers, switches, network printers, VoIP phones, security cameras, and mobile devices. Each contributes uniquely to the network’s functionality.
Hubs, Switches, Routers, and Access Points are all used to connect computers on a network, but each of them has different capabilities. What Is a Hub? Hubs are used to connect computers on a network to communicate with each other. Each computer plugs into the hub with a cable, and information sent from one computer to another passes… Read More »
