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Optical Burst Switching (OBS)
Optical Burst Switching, also known as OBS, is a different optical networking scheme, which is better suited for the transmission of bursty traffic.
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What is Quadrature Amplitude Modulation?
Quadrature amplitude modulation is a method of encoding digital data on an analog carrier signal, such as a radio frequency or an optical carrier.
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Computer Networking Acronyms
In this article, we’re going to show an extensive list of all the acronyms and abbreviations we could think of, related to computer networking.
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What is the Slow Convergence Problem in routing protocols?
The slow convergence problem refers to the time it takes for a routing protocol to converge, or to reach a stable state in which all routers in the network have the same view of the network topology and can accurately route packets to their destinations.
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Web 3.0
Web 3.0 is the next generation of Internet technology that heavily relies on machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain technology.
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Common Security Threats in Computer Networks
In this article, we will explain the most common security threats in computer networks. This allows you to be aware of those threats.
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AXFR Request
AXFR Request is a type of Domain Name System (DNS) request in which a secondary DNS server requests the update of information from a master DNS server.
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Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) is an optional standard that provides direct current electrical power over Ethernet twisted-pair cabling. This makes it possible for an Ethernet switch port to provide both Ethernet data and the power needed to operate.
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PoE Vendor Extensions to the Standard
After 802.3at made it possible to provide roughly 30 watts over two pairs of wires, it was a relatively straightforward process to extend the standard to provide power over four pairs simultaneously.
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PoE Port Management
To manage these power loads, vendors of switches typically program the switches to provision power one port at a time, this is PoE Port Management.
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PoE and Cable Pairs
The PoE standard specifies the way that power is injected into the Ethernet cable pairs, and which pairs should be used.
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Asymmetric Encryption
Asymmetric encryption requires the use of two keys: a private key that is known only by its owner and a public key that is readily available to those who need to use it.