What is a Subnet Mask? Subnet Mask is an essential tool for network administrators. It allows them to divide a single IP address into multiple subnets, allowing efficient and secure communication between the different networks. Subnet masks also help computers identify which portion of an IP address belongs to the network and which part belongs … Read more
As a network administrator, it is essential to have visibility into the paths that network traffic takes across the infrastructure. The Tracert command allows administrators to trace the route, or hop-by-hop path, that packets follow from their local machine to a destination IP or domain name. This utility provides valuable insight for troubleshooting connectivity issues … Read more
DHCP Lease Time is the period for which a DHCP server grants an IP address lease to a client device. During this time, the client device is allowed to use the assigned IP address for network communication, enabling it to access network resources and services. When the lease expires, the client must renew the lease … Read more
What is IPconfig Command? The IPconfig command is a powerful command-line tool that allows you to configure your computer’s TCP/IP settings. It is used to view, release and renew IP addresses from the DHCP server as well as display the current network information for interfaces on the machine. The IPconfig command can also be used … Read more
A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) header is a small piece of information added to Ethernet frames to identify which VLAN the frame belongs to. It allows a single physical network to be logically divided into multiple separate broadcast domains or virtual networks. By implementing VLANs, network administrators can enhance security, improve performance, and simplify … Read more