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Internet Protocol
Internet Protocol
Internet Protocol
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What is a Protocol?
Protocol is a controlled sequence of messages that is exchanged between two or more systems to accomplish a given task. Protocol specifications define this sequence together with the format or layout of the messages that are exchanged.
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NetBEUI
NetBIOS Extended User Interface (NetBEUI) is a protocol used primarily on small Windows NT networks. NetBEUI is a simple protocol that lacks many of the features that enable protocol suites such as TCP/IP to be used on networks of almost any size.
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AppleTalk
AppleTalk is comprised of a e set of protocols that span the seven layers of the OSI reference model. AppleTalk protocols were designed to run over the major LAN types, notably Ethernet and Token Ring, and also Apple's own LAN physical topology, LocalTalk.
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TCP/IP Utilities
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Overview
TCP/IP is a complex collection of protocols. Most vendors implement the suite to include a variety of utilities for viewing configuration information and troubleshooting problems.
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Ping
Ping works by sending an ICMP echo request to the destination computer. The receiving computer then sends back an ICMP echo reply message It is also possible to use Ping to find the IP address of a host when the name is known.
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Nslookup returns the IP address for a given hostname. It will also do the reverse and find the host name for a specified IP address.
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Netstat/tpcon
The netstat command is used in Windows and UNIX/Linux to display TCP/IP connection and protocol information. The netstat command provides a list of connections that are currently active. Netstat statistics can be useful in troubleshooting TCP/IP connectivity problems.
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Nbtstat
The Microsoft TCP/IP stacks included in Windows operating systems provide the nbtstat utility, which is used to display NetBIOS information.
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TCP/IP configuration information can be displayed using different utilities Ipconfig Windows NT and Windows 2000 (commandline) Winipcfg - Windows 95, 98, and ME (graphical interface) Ifconfig UNIX and Linux (command-line
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It is often useful to trace the route a packet takes on its journey from source computer to destination host. TCP/IP stacks include a route tracing utility that enables users to identify the routers through which the message passes. The options depend on the operating system:
Tracert Iptrace Traceroute
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Modems
The modem is an electronic device that is used for computer communications through telephone lines. It allows data transfer between one computer and another. There are four main types of modems:
Expansion cards PCMCIA External modems Built-in modems
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Services of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) are required to surf the Internet. An ISP is a company that connects computers to the Internet and World Wide Web. The actual connection to the Internet is tiered. The ISP may link to a larger regional ISP, which in turn might connect to one of a number of nationwide computer centers.
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Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is an always-on technology. This means there is no need to dial up each time to connect to the Internet. DSL comes in several varieties:
Asymmetric DSL (ADSL) High Data Rate DSL (HDSL) Symmetric DSL (SDSL) Very High Data Rate DSL (VDSL)
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Cable Modems
A cable modem acts like a LAN interface by connecting a computer to the Internet. The cable modem connects a computer to the cable company network through the same coaxial cabling that feeds cable TV (CATV) signals to a television set.
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When it comes to comparing cable modem and DSL Internet technologies, both have their pros and cons.
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ISDN
Another alternative to using analog telephones lines to establish a connection is ISDN. Speed is one advantage ISDN has over telephone line connections. ISDN uses a pair of 64Kbps digital lines to connect, which provides a total of 128Kbps throughput. A telephone line connects at a maximum speed of 56Kbps, and in some areas, doesnt even reach that.
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Satellite
Satellite is an option for users in rural areas or with no other access to high speed Internet service. Satellite Internet does not require a phone line or cable. Two-way communication, for upload and download, is achieved with the use of a satellite dish. Download speed is up to 500 kbps while the upload speed is one-tenth of that of that.
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