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Apple's next-generation Macbook Pro drops Ethernet, optical drive

June 12, 2012 8:56am PDT

Apple's next-generation MacBook Pro lacks an Ethernet port or optical drive. Bill Detwiler explains why one missing feature will add $29 to laptop's already high cost.

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Cracking open the Linksys WRT54G wireless router

April 19, 2007 11:24am PDT

The Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router is one of the most common 802.11g devices deployed. A favorite of everyone from Linux fans to Windows users, here's a look inside what powers this ubiquitous device.

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Only novices daisy-chain switches

November 11, 2011 11:56pm PST

If you support so many network nodes that multiple switches are required, technology consultant Erik Eckel encourages you to do it right.

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Ethernet over power lines: Netgear makes major improvements

March 9, 2010 6:00am PST

Using in-house electrical wiring for networking computers usually only happens if wires can't be run or Wi-Fi connections are less than adequate. Netgear's new Ethernet over power-line devices may...

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Get to know the Cisco IOS show interfaces command

August 23, 2006 6:44pm PDT

If you don't know what's really going on with the interfaces on your Cisco routers, then you likely don't know which changes you need to make. In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches, David...

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Use Wireshark to inspect packets on your network

September 25, 2012 6:00am PDT

Scott Reeves illustrates how you can use Wireshark to inspect packets, looking specifically at various points in the OSI layer, to troubleshoot network issues.

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Cisco administration 101: Understanding Ethernet MAC addresses

October 12, 2006 8:43pm PDT

While you're probably familiar with Ethernet MAC addresses, how much do you know about working with them in the Cisco IOS? In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches, David Davis tells you how...

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Does anyone actually still USE Token Ring?

April 2, 2008 1:03pm PDT

One of the big technology battles of the 80's and 90's was Token Ring vs. Ethernet. Even though it was technically superior, Token Ring was overpriced and ultimately fell by the wayside. Here's a...

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Cracking open the Apple TV

October 4, 2010 1:01pm PDT

We take apart the Apple TV and expose the hardware the runs Apple's media player.

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Set up Ethernet aliases in Linux

March 2, 2005 8:00am PST

Learn to map multiple IP addresses to a single NIC by using IP aliasing.

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Pros and cons of Fibre Channel and Ethernet storage

March 18, 2013 5:30am PDT

Scott Reeves looks at some of the differences between Fibre Channel and Ethernet Storage. Both have their place, depending on the size of the business, and whether there is existing or new...

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Add virtual Fibre Channel interfaces to Hyper-V VMs

July 23, 2012 6:00am PDT

Storage provisioning for Hyper-V requires a lot of planning. In this post, Rickatron shows one new Hyper-V feature to make virtualized Fibre Channel provisioning a lot easier with Windows Server...

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Mac sharing Part 1: How to get connected

April 10, 2013 7:34am PDT

Simon Barnett offers a guide to basic Mac sharing. Learn how to share files, resources, and screens over a simple network.

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Fixing Fedora's Wi-Fi with Wicd

January 3, 2012 7:24pm PST

If you've had trouble getting Fedora to connect to WPA2 Wi-Fi access points, then throw out NetworkManager and replace it with wicd.

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Some interesting twists about Ethernet cabling

November 16, 2010 11:16am PST

Michael Kassner answers the question: why does Ethernet cabling use twisted-pair conductors? Here is the explanation, including some tips learned from cable installers about proper installation.

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Dell M1000e: Lessons learned

June 12, 2008 8:28pm PDT

Previously, I discussed the process I went through to make a decision on some new elements for my network and server infrastructure at Westminster College. I purchased an EMC AX4 SAN to complement...

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Remotely wake a sleeping Mac

March 1, 2010 6:00am PST

Vincent Danen shares a simple script that you can use to remotely wake a sleeping Mac. Here's how to get it and configure it for your setup.

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How to configure static IPs in Lion

October 5, 2011 10:15am PDT

Erik Eckel shows you how to set up static IP addresses on Mac Lion for both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections.

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Understanding how 10/100Base-T Ethernet operates

October 10, 2001 7:00am PDT

Since today's local area networks are dominated by 10/100Base-T Ethernet technology, network administrators need to understand the underlying elements of Ethernet communications. Here's a look at...

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Better troubleshooting with the Windows 8 Task Manager Performance tab

July 5, 2012 12:45am PDT

The Windows 8 Task Manager Performance tab has many new features and provides users with more detailed information than ever.

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