Configuring DHCP Lease Periods on Cisco router. What Is DHCP Lease Period? The DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) lease period refers to the length of time that a network device (like a computer, smartphone, or any other connected device) is allowed to use an IP address that’s been assigned to it by a DHCP server. This concept is… Read More »
What is DNS? The term Domain Name System (DNS) is not new to the Internet environment. We will talk about what is DNS and how DNS lookup works. DNS is an application layer protocol used throughout the Internet for translating hostnames into their associated IP addresses. Every website and its subdomains have an IP address to be connected… Read More »
The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is a complex, advanced distance routing protocol utilized primarily for exchanging routing information between major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and larger client sites. It uses the Best Path Selection Algorithm to choose efficient routes, supporting the complexity of the public internet.
What Is CIDR? CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) was introduced in 1993 (RCF 1517) replacing the previous generation of IP address syntax – classful networks. CIDR allowed for more efficient use of IPv4 address space and prefix aggregation, known as route summarization or supernetting. CIDR introduction allowed for: CIDR allows routers to group routes to reduce the bulk of… Read More »
If you are connected to the Internet through a Wired or Wireless network (USB, broadband Modem, or dial-up), most times you deeply rely on your computer and software for protection from viruses and other threats. If you are connected through a router, it might be able to help; because most routers are equipped with a firewall. This helps… Read More »
