What Is MPLS? Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a network routing technique used in telecommunications networks to speed up and shape traffic flows. It operates between the Layer 2 (data link layer) and Layer 3 (network layer), and is often referred to as a Layer 2.5 protocol. The primary purpose of MPLS is to ensure efficient and reliable… Read More »
What is a Man in the Middle Attack? A man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack is carried out by intruders who successfully position themselves between two legitimate hosts. The attacker can enable normal communication between hosts while altering the conversation between them. The attacker can intercept and modify data exchanged between the two hosts, allowing them to steal sensitive information such… Read More »
What is the Password Authentication Protocol? The Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) is a simple authentication protocol used in networking environments. It operates by having the user send a username and password to the server, which are then verified against a known list of usernames and passwords. If it is accepted, the connection is allowed. PAP is not interactive… Read More »
How Is Root Port Selected on a Switch? The concept of a “Root Port” falls in the operational area of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) , particularly in Ethernet networks using switches. STP is a network protocol designed to prevent loop formation in networks with redundant paths. Within the context of STP, the Root Port plays a crucial… Read More »
IPv6 migration is the process of transitioning from IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) to IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) in network infrastructures. This migration is essential due to the limitations of IPv4, primarily its limited address space, and the growing need for more internet addresses. Let’s explore further into the key aspects of this migration: Background: IPv4 Limitations… Read More »
