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Network Address Translation – NAT Explained with Examples.

What is Network Address Translation (NAT)? Network Address Translation (NAT) is a method used in networking to modify network address information in the header of IP packets while they are in transit across a traffic routing device. The primary purpose of NAT is to enable multiple devices on a local network to access the internet using a single public… Read More »

How To Configure Netflow on Cisco Router.

What Is Netflow? NetFlow is a network protocol developed by Cisco Systems for collecting IP traffic information and monitoring network flow. It’s widely used for network traffic analysis and forms the basis for a variety of network management and security applications. Here’s a brief overview of how NetFlow works: Data Collection: NetFlow-enabled devices, like routers and switches, keep… Read More »

IPv6 Address Explained.

IPv6 Address Expression and Examples Unlike the 32-bit with four 8-bit fields of IPv4 address, separated by dots; IPv6 processes a larger, 128-bit and uses colons to separate its 16-bit hexadecimal entries. Below explains how to shorten the IPv6 address: Lets use the IPv6 address: 2041:0000:130F:0000:0000:07C0:853A:140B. The Leading zeros in a field are optional. That means: the field 07C0 equals 7C0, and… Read More »

Local Area Networks – LANs

 What are Local Area Networks – LANs? A Local Area Network (LAN) is an individual computer network that covers a single geographical area, providing networking services and applications to people within a common managerial structure, such as a single business, campus, or region. A LAN is usually administered by a single organization. The administrative control that governs the… Read More »