
FWA delivers wireless broadband internet to remote regions, temporary setups and other locations not suitable for wired networking. 5G has supercharged its growth. Continue Reading

The internet would be different today without DNS anchoring digital communications. Companies can take some basic steps to ensure they can protect and maintain this vital protocol. Continue Reading

Cisco's entrée into 102.4 Tbps silicon boasts in-place programmability and new AgenticOps features as enterprise AI infrastructure spending ramps up. Continue Reading

Network modernization is a business continuity imperative, reducing risks from legacy systems while boosting performance, security and operational resilience. Continue Reading

Content-centric networking gives enterprises an alternative to traditional IP networking, introducing new ways to enhance performance and improve overall efficiency. Continue Reading

The Simple Network Management Protocol is almost 40 years old. Despite its age, it remains essential today, ensuring efficient and reliable network management. Continue Reading

DHCP is vital for IP address allocation across networks, ensuring business continuity. Regular assessments mitigate risks, enhance resilience and prevent costly outages. Continue Reading

Networking is a key business enabler in 2026, driven by the need for greater efficiency, security and resilience. Top trends for the year include NaaS, AIOps, Wi-Fi 7 and more. Continue Reading

The main types of network cables are coax, fiber optics, and shielded and unshielded twisted pair. As enterprises deploy new technologies, it's critical to select the right cables. Continue Reading

Macrocells, small cells and femtocells each play distinct roles in 5G, balancing coverage, speed, cost and indoor connectivity across different deployment scenarios. Continue Reading

5G spans low-, mid- and high-band spectrum plus NSA and SA deployments, each balancing speed, coverage, cost and complexity as enterprises evaluate use cases from IoT to low-latency networks. Continue Reading

Enterprises that seek the benefits of 5G's speed, capacity and low latency must consider the costs, complexities and security issues of getting coverage where they need it. Continue Reading

5G offers enterprises new features and capabilities that promise to transform traditional networking. Continue Reading

Fifth-generation wireless or 5G is a global standard and technology for wireless and telecommunications networks. Continue Reading

At HPE Discover Barcelona 2025, HPE shares its aim to create a generation of networks with self-driving capabilities, as well as new hardware to advance AI goals. Continue Reading

A small cell is a type of low-power cellular radio access point or base station that provides wireless service within a limited geographic area. Continue Reading

AI is helping make 5G networks more resilient, integrated and easy to implement. That makes private 5G networks for enterprises a clearly superior alternative to Wi-Fi. Continue Reading

The interim standard brings a boatload of major improvements to 5G on the way to 6G's planned release in 2030. Learn what they do, their benefits and use cases, and what's next. Continue Reading

Utilities increasingly choose private over public 5G for its superior control, flexibility and security, enabling applications like automated metering and remote monitoring. Continue Reading

Palo Alto Networks acquired observability platform Chronosphere for $3.35 billion. The deal aims to enable AI-driven autonomous operations and create self-healing infrastructure. Continue Reading

Organizations that are expanding their data centers and networks to support wireless applications need reliable 5G infrastructure. Compare the offerings from five key vendors. Continue Reading

Millimeter wave (mmWave) is a range of electromagnetic frequencies that exist between microwaves and infrared light. Continue Reading

Ensuring your Windows DHCP server is properly configured can be a significant undertaking. Here's what network admins can do to make the job easier. Continue Reading

Open RAN, or ORAN, is a type of mobile network architecture where the radio access network -- the system that connects an end user's device to other parts of the network -- is built from non-proprietary components. Continue Reading

Organizations that strategically balance technical capabilities with operational realities will be best positioned to leverage wireless infrastructure as a competitive advantage. Continue Reading

At ONUG's AI Networking Summit, NYU presented how it replaced its network with open networking to achieve low latency and higher speeds for research applications. Continue Reading

5G and edge computing need each other to reach their full potential. Learn the benefits and challenges of decentralizing compute power and data on ultra-fast wireless networks. Continue Reading

Traceroute and tracepath are essential network diagnostic command-line tools used to trace the path of data from source to destination, but they serve slightly different purposes. Continue Reading

Cable management software has become an essential tool for managers keeping track of thousands of network components. Before you buy, make sure you know what you're getting. Continue Reading

Network teams use virtual labs to test new network configurations and technologies. As AI integrates into networks, virtual labs must upgrade to handle their massive workloads. Continue Reading

A global area network (GAN) is a type of network that connects devices and users on a global scale. Continue Reading

This practice quiz for the CompTIA Network+ N10-009 exam covers key networking concepts, operations, security and troubleshooting with 20 sample questions and answers. Continue Reading

Automation is becoming a common process for organizations to include in their networks. No matter what type of automation a network uses, their CI/CD pipeline should be network-aware. Continue Reading

An artificial intelligence-radio access network (AI-RAN) is an evolving technology that integrates AI into the conventional radio access networks (RANs) used to operate mobile networks and support network devices. Continue Reading

5G-Advanced -- dubbed 5GA or 5.5G -- represents the latest iteration of 5G technology. Continue Reading

This guide explains NTP configuration across Linux, macOS and Windows systems. It covers architecture, troubleshooting and best practices for reliable network time synchronization. Continue Reading

A municipal wireless network (MWN) is a town or city-wide implementation of a wireless network funded or supported by local government bodies. Continue Reading

5G infrastructure is the combination of hardware and software elements used to construct the fifth generation (5G) of the broadband cellular communication network. Continue Reading

Ansible sets up networks agentlessly, Terraform manages cloud infrastructure and Vagrant creates consistent development environments. Each serves distinct network automation needs. Continue Reading

The application layer is at Layer 7, the top of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) communications model. It ensures that an application can communicate with other applications on different computer systems and networks. Continue Reading

The six components of structured cabling are Entrance Facilities, Equipment Room, Backbone Cabling, Telecommunications Room, Horizontal Cabling and Work Area. Continue Reading

A Fibre Channel (FC) switch is a networking device that's compatible with the FC protocol and designed for use in a dedicated storage area network (SAN). Continue Reading

An enterprise private network (EPN) is a type of private network used by an organization. Continue Reading

Telecommunications, also known as telecom, is the exchange of information over significant distances by electronic means and refers to all types of voice, data and video transmission. Continue Reading

When organizing cable clutter, network engineers should follow best practices, such as labeling, using cable ties and maintaining proper documentation, while avoiding trip hazards. Continue Reading

Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) is a storage protocol that enables Fibre Channel (FC) communications to run directly over Ethernet. Continue Reading

Cloud, edge and fog computing all support modern applications. Cloud computing offers centralized resources, edge enables real-time processing and fog connects them hierarchically. Continue Reading

Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a network protocol that facilitates communication between network endpoints. Continue Reading

Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) is a North American standardized digital communication protocol for synchronous data transmission over optical fibers. Continue Reading

The company's data center and internet infrastructure leader said Cisco's strategy aims to match explosive artificial intelligence innovation. Continue Reading

Ansible's use of Python scripts creates a powerful network automation tool. This guide shows how to automate router tasks with Ansible in a GNS3 lab, such as VLAN setup and backup. Continue Reading

Fiber to the home (FTTH) is the installation and use of optical fiber from a central point to individual buildings to provide high-speed internet access. Continue Reading

A software-defined networking controller is an application in SDN architecture that manages Flow control for improved network management and application performance. Continue Reading

HAProxy is a high-performance, open source load balancer and reverse proxy for TCP and HTTP applications. Continue Reading

Reported involvement from intelligence agencies, lobbyists may have helped push the merger through before a planned antitrust trial, causing infighting at the Justice Department. Continue Reading

Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is a ubiquitous type of copper cabling used in networking technologies, such as telephone wiring and local area networks (LANs). Continue Reading

In a familiar move, the semiconductor giant's Network and Edge unit will operate independently with Intel's backing. Continue Reading

A content delivery network (CDN), also called a content distribution network, is a group of geographically distributed and interconnected servers. Continue Reading

ONOS (Open Network Operating System) is an OS designed to help network service providers build carrier-grade software-defined networks architected for high scalability, availability and performance. Continue Reading

Telecommunications is the electronic exchange of information across distances -- encompassing voice, data and video transmission -- to form global communication networks. Continue Reading

Local area networks are interconnected systems that share resources within a limited geographic area. They can be wired, wireless or virtual, depending on workplace needs. Continue Reading

Satellite network architecture consists of three segments: space, ground and control. Satellite networks enhance networking beyond terrestrial network capabilities. Continue Reading

Telematics is a term that combines the words 'telecommunications' and 'informatics' to describe the use of communications and IT to transmit, store and receive information from devices to remote objects over a network. Continue Reading

HPE's recent networking advancements and the completion of its Juniper Networks acquisition aim to reshape networking strategies for AI. Continue Reading
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An SD-branch is a single, automated, centrally managed, software-centric platform that replaces or supplements an existing branch network architecture. Continue Reading

The domain name system (DNS) is a naming database in which internet domain names are located and translated into Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. Continue Reading

Attenuation is a general term referring to when any type of signal -- digital or analog -- reduces in strength. Continue Reading

A coaxial cable -- or coax cable -- is a type of copper cable specially built with a metal shield and other components engineered to block signal interference. Continue Reading

A cloud radio access network (C-RAN) is a centralized, cloud computing-based architecture for radio access networks. Continue Reading

A point of presence (PoP) is a point or physical location where two or more networks or communication devices build a connection from one place to the rest of the internet. Continue Reading

IT vendors continue to deliver VMware alternatives and expand infrastructure systems they offer to support enterprise AI workloads. Continue Reading

A host is a computer or other device that communicates with other hosts on a network. Continue Reading

Cisco Live 2025 largely focused on the need to modernize infrastructure with AI capabilities. Use this guide to get all the conference news and analysis from this year. Continue Reading

Green networking is the practice of selecting energy-efficient networking technologies and products to minimize resource use whenever possible. Continue Reading

Ingress filtering is a method used by enterprises and internet service providers to prevent suspicious traffic from entering a network. Continue Reading

Arista fills a gap in its portfolio with VeloCloud's SD-WAN capabilities. Continue Reading

A bogon is an illegitimate Internet Protocol address that falls into a set of IP addresses that haven't been officially assigned to an entity by an internet registration institute, such as the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA). Continue Reading

The infrastructure company is injecting AI throughout its business, including its networking arm, which will harness the power of agentic AI. Continue Reading

Agentic AI requires better network infrastructure to prevent wasted GPU capacity, built on three principles: simplified operations, scalable devices and a security-infused fabric. Continue Reading

Juniper is now part of HPE. To close the deal, HPE agreed to sell off its Instant On wireless networking business and license source code for Juniper's Mist AIOps software. Continue Reading

The networking giant's latest products underscore the importance of agentic AI and security within computing infrastructure. Continue Reading
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The company is aiming to help enterprises bolster security and resilience as they power up compute-intensive AI workloads. Continue Reading

Ansible gives administrators additional control over how they configure devices. These tips and tricks help give you a head start in learning what Ansible can do. Continue Reading

Cisco has unveiled its latest innovations aimed at helping customers navigate through the critical infrastructure needed for agentic AI. Continue Reading

During Cisco Live, Cisco is emphasizing the importance of partners in its value chain. Continue Reading

An expert panel at ONUG's AI Networking Summit Spring 2025 gave insight into the future of AI in networking, particularly in NaaS environments. Continue Reading

A signal-to-noise ratio compares the strength of a desired signal with any undesired signals created by background noise. Continue Reading

Edge computing is popular, but it's not going to benefit every IoT device or workload. Look at the various types of edge computing and examples. Are you ready to push it to the edge? Continue Reading

The OSI model (Open Systems Interconnection model) is a multilayered reference model that shows how computer systems and applications communicate over a network. Continue Reading

As networks grow more complex, management becomes more difficult. AIOps can help network administrators transition to and manage next-generation networks. Continue Reading

BGP is the internet's core routing protocol, enabling communication between ISPs and large networks. This guide covers its functionality, configuration and troubleshooting essentials. Continue Reading

Shielded twisted pair (STP) is a kind of cable made up of smaller wires where each small pair of wires is twisted together and has an outer coating to electrically shield it. Continue Reading

A capacitor is a passive electronic component that stores electrical charge. Continue Reading

1000BASE-T is a Gigabit Ethernet standard that operates at a speed of 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) over copper wiring. Continue Reading

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network management protocol used to dynamically assign an Internet Protocol (IP) address to any device on a network so it can communicate. Continue Reading

Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a distance vector protocol that uses hop count as its primary metric. Continue Reading

Data center interconnect (DCI) technology links two or more data centers so they can share resources. Continue Reading

MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) is an antenna technology for wireless communications in which multiple antennas are used at both the source (transmitter) and the destination (receiver). Continue Reading

Network traffic is the amount of data that moves across a network during any given time. Continue Reading

Network availability is how long a network system is in uptime over a specific time interval. Continue Reading

NFV MANO (network functions virtualization management and orchestration), or just MANO, is an architectural framework used to manage and orchestrate virtual network functions (VNFs) and other software components. Continue Reading

Traffic shaping, also known as packet shaping, is a congestion management method that regulates network data transfer by delaying the flow of less important or less desired packets. Continue Reading
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