Domain Name System (also known as DNS) is a special naming system that applies for services and resources associated with computers and the Internet. This system is very useful for computer users since it can identify the location and address of computer networks worldwide. DNS was [...]
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data) is a term denoting a computer system for managing data. It is a highly complex system but it is used in a variety of industries owing to its efficiency. Basic Functions Its fundamental role is gathering information. It does so by having sensors [...]
All computers have a specific IP address. The 192.168.1.1 is one of them and is set between the 192.168.0.0 and 192.168.255.255 lines. Characteristics This IP address is the one being used by the LinkSys broadband router. It is an IPv4 and is classified as private. It is very [...]
The Open Systems Interconnection Model (i.e. OSI Model) is a standard reference model for connecting computers on a network. It divides network protocol design and communications into seven different layers. Each layer in the model is designed to provide services to the layer above [...]
Modems are devices that are used to convert digital signals into analog signals and vice versa. When you sign up for an Internet connection you are usually sent a modem in the package. Your modem is the key equipment in order to get an Internet connection. The very first models of [...]
Home wireless networks have a vast array of benefits: you can share files between computers and with your family members, share printers throughout your house, and best of all – browse the internet whether you’re laying in your bed or sitting out in the backyard. Many [...]
The DNS, which is short for Domain Name Server, is responsible for resolving domain names into specific IP addresses. This simply means that a DNS translates the URLs you type on your address bar into an IP address to actually access the site/information you’re looking for. [...]
There are various reasons why people would want to change IP Addresses. It may be used to fix a network related issue. Some software may require one to have their IP addresses within a specific range of numbers. Others might want to change it for security purposes. Sometimes changing [...]
The overall appearance of your blog is determined by WordPress themes. There are hundreds of themes available on the internet, but making your own WordPress theme indicates creativity as well as professionalism. However, one should have the basic knowledge about HTML and CSS before [...]
You might have called your ISP’s tech support and got help over the phone at one time or another. If you have done this a few times, one time or another they would have open a command prompt and type a series of numbers like 127.0.0.1. After which you’ll find a bunch of [...]