Span Port (Mirror Port)
Span Port (Mirror Port): A feature on network switches that allows the duplication of network packets from one or more ports to a designated monitoring port, enabling network administrators to analyze traffic for various purposes, such as performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and security analysis. Tools like network analyzers or intrusion detection systems are often connected to […]
Service Set Identifier (SSID) Broadcast
Service Set Identifier (SSID) Broadcast: The transmission of the SSID by a wireless access point to allow devices to discover and connect to the network. This feature is used in wireless networking to facilitate the connection of devices to the network. For example, enabling SSID broadcast simplifies connecting personal devices to a home network, while […]
Service Set Identifier (SSID)
Service Set Identifier (SSID): A unique identifier assigned to a wireless local area network (WLAN). Essentially, it is the network name that wireless devices use to establish and maintain a connection. The SSID is broadcast by a wireless access point (such as a router) and detected by wireless devices seeking to join the network. Implementing […]
Session Layer
Session Layer: The 5th layer of the OSI model is responsible for establishing, managing, and terminating connections between applications. Functions such as authentication, authorization, session restoration, and synchronization of data exchange are handled at this layer. By managing these session-based communications, the session layer enables coordinated data exchange between systems or applications.
Session
Session: A sequence of related interactions between a user and a computer system. It is used to track and manage user activity within a network or application. For example, a user may start a session when logging into a website, and the session will end when the user logs out or the session times out.
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)
Shielded Twisted Pair (STP): A type of electrical cable used in networking applications, featuring shielding around the twisted pairs of wires to reduce electromagnetic interference. Commonly used in Ethernet networks and for connections requiring enhanced protection from external noise, such as connecting computers, printers, and security cameras to a network.