Figure 1. Link and activity lights can tell you a lot about the connection between two network devices. All network architectures rely upon a physical (or RF) connection between devices.

But troubleshooting a network when you're not constantly on-site can be difficult, especially when the problems are intermittent (as they frequently are). One alternative is to temporarily connect a ...

NetCrunch Tools is an application for Windows Networking professionals that can help them troubleshoot and manage their network. It combines 11 troubleshooting tools, including DNS Audit, Ping Scanner ...

This tip is excerpted from "Network troubleshooting and diagnostics," Chapter 4 of The Shortcut Guide to Network Management for the Mid-Market, written by Greg Shields and published by ...

Microsoft has tried to make it easy to set up a Windows XP network, share files and printers, and share an Internet connection. The Home Networking Wizard makes all the necessary network settings ...

Microsoft offers numerous useful tools that can help users and admins diagnose problems in Windows 10 and 11. Here’s how to use them for best results. As people use Windows 10 or 11 in their daily ...

This tip is excerpted from "Network troubleshooting and diagnostics," Chapter 4 of The Shortcut Guide to Network Management for the Mid-Market, written by Greg Shields and published by ...

But troubleshooting a network when you're not constantly on-site can be difficult, especially when the problems are intermittent (as they frequently are). One alternative is to temporarily connect a ...

Back when I worked in the Network Operations department at one of my previous jobs, we used to chuckle when a customer would call us reporting that “the Internet is down.” Now, I realize that there ...