When you want to set up your small or medium sized business network, you will definitely need a few different pieces of hardware. One of these equipment is either going to be an Ethernet switch, a hub or a router. An Ethernet switch can be an inexpensive and simple way to expand your network in […]
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How to Connect Ethernet Switch, Router and Modem
In the computer networking world, the three most ubiquitous pieces of equipment are Ethernet switch, router and modem. These are applied everywhere from data center to network connections in your own home. However, despite the importance of these three pieces of equipment, some people are oblivious or confused to their internal functions and connection mode. […]
Network OS for Open Networking: ONL vs OpenSwitch?
Driven by software defined networks (SDN) and open standards (such as the OpenFlow protocol), open networking is emerging quickly in data center networks. It is based on open standard and bare-metal Ethernet switch with flexible choice of open software for operating system (OS), SDN, virtualization, and cloud orchestration. This post will discuss two kinds of […]
40G/100G Implementation Technology Overview
For every few months, new technologies and solutions for 40G and 100G implementations will be come out. Demand for 40G and 100G transport links is growing rapidly. This paper will explore the implementation challenges, 40G/100G transport technologies and technology requirements respectively. Implementation Challenges Time to market is the major implementation challenge for companies introducing any […]