Tag Archives: acl

Access Control Lists (ACLs).

What Is an Access Control List? Access Control Lists (ACLs) are filters that enable you to control which routing updates or packets are permitted or denied in or out of a network. They are specifically used by network administrators to filter traffic and provide extra security for their networks. This can be applied to routers (Cisco). ACLs provide… Read More »

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 »

Subnetting IP Address Explained.

Understanding IP Addresses. An IP address is uniquely used to identify a device on an IP network. The address is made up of 32 binary bits, which can be divisible into a network portion and host portion with the help of a subnet mask. The 32 binary bits are broken into four octets (1 octet = 8 bits). Each… Read More »

Switchport Security Explained with Example.

What is Switchport Security? Switchport security is a feature used in network switches, particularly in Cisco devices, to provide a layer of security at the switch port level. This feature helps in preventing unauthorized access to the network by controlling which devices are allowed to connect to each switch port. It is particularly relevant in environments where network… Read More »

Point-to-Point -PPP – Explained with Examples.

What is PPP? A point-to-point connection is a data link layer (Layer 2) communication protocol used to establish a direct connection. PPP connections are used to connect LANs to service provider WANs or LAN segments within an organization network. A LAN-to-WAN point-to-point connection is also referred to as a serial connection or leased-line connection because the lines are leased from a… Read More »