Network practitioners have used virtual LANs for years to link pieces of an application and isolate its data from other applications that use a different set of VLANs. But VLANs have some limitations that inhibit their use in large data centers and cloud environments. How VLANs work A VLAN creates an overlay network on top […]
A computer network is an interconnected system of devices, represented as network nodes, that share information, data and resources among each other. Depending on the network type, devices can be as simple as computers or smartphones that connect into a network. Larger networks use devices like routers and switches to create the underlying network infrastructure.
When comparing a wireless access point vs. a router, several distinct differences start to emerge. While both devices support wireless network connectivity and may perform similar roles, the two devices are more like cousins than twins. When deploying a new Wi-Fi architecture, the choice between a wireless AP and router depends on key factors, like
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Networking doesn\’t work without the physical and virtual devices that make up the network infrastructure. Network architecture varies based on size, network topology, workloads and business requirements, among other factors. For example, an enterprise network might require hundreds or thousands of various network devices to support and build out its data center, LAN and WAN.
While all network switches move data from point A to point B, many enterprise-grade switches have significant hardware and software differences that factor into any IT infrastructure deployment. Let\’s look at the different types of network switches available on the market today. Unmanaged, smart and managed switches Understanding the level of management and configurability of
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What is OFDMA (orthogonal frequency-division multiple access)? Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) is a technology of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) that lets access points serve multiple clients at the same time. OFDMA follows a set of rules created for the transmission of data between multiple terminals or clients over a transmission medium.The terminal could be any
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