Category Archives: Network Troubleshooting

Wireless Network Connection Explained with Examples.

How To Set Up A Wireless Network Connection. Wireless broadband has multiple benefits for home users, as well as several benefits that business users will be able to enjoy. In a home setting wireless broadband will allow multiple users to share the same internet connection, so there will be no need to fight over a single computer for internet access.… Read More »

Site-to-Site VPN Access Explained with Examples.

What is Site-to-Site VPNs? Site-to-site VPNs securely connect entire organisation networks together; e.g. site-to-site VPNs can be used to connect a branch or remote office network to a company headquarters network. It allow multiple locations to securely connect to each other over the internet, creating a virtual network that spans across different physical sites. This type of VPN… Read More »

Spanning Tree Protocol – STP Explained.

What is the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)? STP is used by switches to prevent loops from occurring on a network, this process is implemented by using the spanning tree algorithm to disable unwanted links and blocking ports that could cause a loop. Here are the key points about STP: Purpose: In a network with multiple paths between switches,… Read More »

Switchport ACLs Explained with Example.

How to Configure Switch Port The Switchport ACL (PACL) feature provides the ability to perform access control on specific Layer 2 ports. ACLs can also be used to control traffic on VLANs. Switch port ACLs can only be applied to Layer 2 interfaces in the inbound direction, and this controls traffic via IP access Lists. Switch port ACL application… Read More »