Introduction The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a network protocol that enables devices to obtain IP addresses and other network configuration details from a server. DHCP simplifies IP addresses as well as reduces the need for configuration. However, it also introduces security risks, such as DHCP spoofing and DHCP starvation. To safeguard the network…

Introduction Ever wonder how your laptop knows which data belongs to it when connected to a busy coffee shop Wi-Fi? Or how does your smart TV receive the Netflix stream you requested instead of your neighbor’s YouTube videos? The answer lies in a small but mighty string of characters called a MAC address. A MAC…

Introduction The Internet is a web of interconnected devices that communicate using protocols. One such protocol is the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), which helps network devices diagnose communication issues. ICMP protocol plays a significant role in determining whether the data is reaching its intended destination on time or not. Typically, routers and other network…

Introduction If you want to control a server or machine that is physically inaccessible, you need to communicate with it remotely. However, not all remote strategies are stable and secure. For example, older protocols like Telnet or rlogin ship your commands and passwords in simple text, which can effortlessly be intercepted by means of hackers…

Introduction The Internet is a vast network where a number of devices are connected with the help of IP or Internet Protocol. IP addresses are numerical identifiers that are used to uniquely identify each device that is available inside the network. As we all have seen, the internet is growing exponentially day by day, resulting…

Introduction In a network, routers communicate with one another via different routing protocols available. Routing protocols help routers in order to choose the best path to a destination and also maintain the routing table. There are several types of routing protocols each with different functionalities, some of which are path vector, link state, and distance…

Introduction You might have heard of CEF if you are working closely with network switches and routers. Cisco Express Forwarding or CEF is an advanced layer 3 switching technology that is used particularly in large networks or the Internet in order to enhance the overall performance of the network. CEF is a kind of feature…

Introduction Have you ever faced a scenario where you want more bandwidth than what your network link can provide? Or have you ever experienced a network outage because of a single link failure? If yes, then you are probably interested in EtherChannel. It is a port link aggregation technology that groups together more than one physical…

Introduction Routing and routed protocols are two critical principles in computer networking that confuse many students. Both are associated with the network layer of the OSI model, which is responsible for offering logical addressing and routing packets across different networks. Both have specific features and traits. In this blog, we will explain routing protocol vs…

Introduction The Internet is an extensive network of connected devices, each with an individual identification number known as an IP address. People find it extremely challenging to memorize numbers, especially since IP addresses are dynamic and can change over time. As a result, a mapping is needed to convert a website’s domain name, such as…