RSTP is a very efficient STP implementation that works by exchanging information between switches in order to determine the best path for data traffic. RSTP uses a special purpose signaling protocol called Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) to achieve rapid failover in the case of link failure. RSTP was introduced in 802. How RSTP Works … Read more
What are Routing & Switching? Routing and switching are two essential concepts in computer networking. Routing refers to finding a path between two or more networks while switching refers to moving data from one device to another within a network. Routing involves the use of routing protocols, which are specialized algorithms that help routers (devices … Read more
IP addresses play a crucial role in how devices communicate on a network. The IPv4 standard assigns 32-bit addresses, translating to over 4 billion possible unique addresses. These uniquely identify devices and ensure traffic is properly routed. Common IPv4 addressing uses subnets and CIDR notation like 192.168.203.0/24 to divide networks and maximize address allocation. AnyCast … Read more
What is Network Traffic? In computing, network traffic is the amount of data sent and received by a computer over a network. It can be measured in terms of bitrate or bandwidth. Network traffic is often classified into different categories, such as web traffic, email traffic, file transfer traffic, and so on. Some common causes … Read more
Why would a layer 2 switch need an IP Address? A Layer 2 switch operates at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model, which primarily deals with MAC (Media Access Control) addresses. Unlike a Layer 3 device such as a router, a Layer 2 switch does not require an IP address to … Read more