Throttling Thursday: The Handshake – A Critical Step in Establishing a Connection
Welcome to Throttling Thursday! In this edition, we delve into the fascinating world of network handshakes, where devices exchange greetings and establish connections. Just like a friendly handshake at a party or a virtual traffic cop managing the flow of vehicles, the handshake plays a critical role in network communication. Through humorous analogies and relatable…
Subnet Sunday: ICMP – The Voice of the Internet
Did you ever wonder how the internet stays connected and communicates seamlessly? It’s all thanks to ICMP, the “Voice of the Internet.” ICMP, or Internet Control Message Protocol, is like the internet’s messenger, responsible for sending important messages between devices and ensuring efficient communication. In this Subnet Sunday post, we’ll uncover the role of ICMP,…
Subnet Sunday: Unveiling the Mystery of MAC Addresses
MAC addresses are unique identifiers assigned to every device on a network. Think of it as a name tag that your device wears to distinguish itself from others. In this post, we’ll explore how MAC addresses are assigned, how they are used for communication on a network, and why they are important for security.
