What are the disadvantages of the layered protocol approach?

What are the disadvantages of protocol layering?

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Network storage topology and Data Migration

How does Network storage topology (NAS or SAN) affect Data Migration process?

Mayurkhe295 pointsBadges:

How to setup Windows 2003 server right way.

I would like to know how to setup Windows 2003 server for a small office that does architectural design. I need to access their files from a simple share drive. Any thoughts on this?

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Tips for PC and MAC hybrid network?

What is the best way to have a hybrid network with PC users and MACs? We want to cater to everyone so what should we choose as our authentication scheme not to screw anything up?

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How to connect leased line to two locations without router

I have one 2mbps point to point lease line and two g.703 modem and want to connect two locations having same network wiht that lease line without any router only wiht the help of cisco swith please send me the diagram for the same and tell me how to do that?

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What bandwidth should I use for my network design?

Hi, I have to design a fictitious network with 35 members of staff, I'm wondering what type of bandwidth I should be using. Thanks!

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Return Loss error on Fluke

Let me first say, I'm a total newbie to networking... Okay, got that out of the way. I've run cat5e 94 feet thru my basement. When I connect each end of the cable to a Fluke DSP-4000 Network Analyzer it tells me that Return Loss failed (RL and RL @ Remote). If I drill into the details on the...

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How to design our company’s network

We have a small company consisting of an owner, a business manager, and a administrator and 36 agents. We decided to implement a network. The company occupies 2 buildings and are roughly 200 meters apart. Our owner, the business manager and the network administrator with 15 clients are situated in...

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Network design for IDN of a building

What will be the network design for information dissemination network for a building?

mariemedinatrube10 pointsBadges:

Network System Design

Hi, I would like to ask some question about network design. I am going to design a network system for 2 building with 4 levels each. Estimated 90-100 staff in total. Currently, the idea is to install switches for each level except level 1 and level 2 which are sharing the same switches due to less...

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Is IP PBX systems the same as VoIP?

In designing a network, is IP PBX systems also the same as VoIP?

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Project management, network design for public hotspot

I want to provide a public hot spot at my restaurant but I need to protect the computers that are on the wired LAN created by the WAP router. I need to protect the wired devices from unauthorized access but still provide authorized access for PC-Anywhere and video surveillance cameras. How can I do...

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WAN Architecture Expert

I would like to have the typical job activities of a WAN Architecture Expert and what qualifications are required. The WAN Architecture Expert is supposed to assist in the establishment of a Wide Area Network to link up 14 countries customs administrations IT systems to facilitate information...

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Need advise: Installing a new workgroup network w/ VoIP

Hello. I'm installing a new workgroup network that has 25 users with ShoreTel VoIP setup. I'm looking these NETGEAR Products: NetGear GS748TP – 48 port managed switch w/ PoE NetGear FVS124G or FVX538 VPN/firewall NetGear WNDAP330 wireless access point w/ PoE NetGear RND4210 ReadyNAS Storage...

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Changing from wired LAN to wireless LAN

What are the implementation of changing from LAN wired to LAN wireless in an office?

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Setting up a patch panel

Hi, thanks for those who helped me about patch panel, thank you. I need to set it up. I need help in doing it, maybe I could get advice on how to handle it, what to do with it, connect it to where? (those basic kind of stuff) I just dont want to fail or make a mistake in doing it because the office...

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How can we manage our TCP/IP address range in local area network

Does anyone have any advice on how we manage our TCP/IP address range in local area network?

NetRock5 pointsBadges:

Switch to Switch LAN cable configuration in Windows XP

Kindly explain how to do Switch to Switch LAN Cable Configuration in Windows XP with work group.

Jampana5 pointsBadges:

Need to know equipment needed to setup a simple network to share DB

Hello, I am not into networking but I like to try new things. I am setting up a simple network of about 12 computers to share an access database. The site is remote so there is no internet access at this time. We should however have internet access ina few months. I need a list of the...

Jerbro5 pointsBadges:

Setting up two networks

I have thought about setting up two separate networks (1 PC, 1 Apple) due to apple connectivity issues with the current network config. Any advice on setting up the network within the network? I would like the new network to have its own DHCP server. Using just an easy Netgear wireless router for...

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