Tag: Kernel

Network Address Translation (NAT) This is a method that allows multiple devices on a local network to be mapped to a single public IP address, which conserves the number of public IP addresses needed. How it works Private to Public - When a device on a private...

This is a network security measure used to handle unwanted or potential harmful traffic. If the traffic is unwanted or harmful, all the data sent to a particular IP address or network is intentionally discarded or ignored, without informing the source of the traffic....

Bus Topology This setup connects all devices (Network Nodes) in a sequence on a single cable or ‘bus’. Data travels back and forth along the bus, and devices listen for data meant for them. Components: Main Cable (Bus) - Central backbone of the network, to which all...