As more applications come onto the local area network (LAN), it is time to look into simple and immediate ways to expand the network’s ability to take on heavier traffic. The argument is simple: More ...

Over the past several years, we’ve often discussed the tremendous advantages that using intelligent DSU/CSU products can bring in terms of network optimization. In addition to being a trouble-shooting ...

My brother is setting up a LAN gaming center with his partner, and they've called on me to setup the network. Since most(all) of my experience is with 'regular' networks, I thought I'd bounce the idea ...

Before Wi-Fi became ubiquitous, Ethernet was the way to link devices together. By running Ethernet cables in a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN), you could send traffic back and ...

Leeron is a New York-based writer who specializes in covering technology for small and mid-sized businesses. Her work has been featured in publications including Bankrate, Quartz, the Village Voice, ...

A wireless local area network platform is becoming a de facto standard in businesses, and its popularity could come at the expense of Bluetooth. IEEE 802.11b, as it is designated by the Institute of ...

Organizations are frequently forced to choose performance over security. The answer? Employ industry-leading solutions with LAN-level security features that contribute to better network performance.

The tools known as network sniffers are named after a product called the Sniffer Network Analyzer. Introduced in 1988 by Network General Corp. (now Network Associates Inc.), the Sniffer was one of the ...