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What is Gateway in Computer Network – Types, Examples, Functions

The Crazy Programmer

A gateway in the computer network is the node of the network used in telecommunication to connect the two different networks. Here both networks hold different transmission protocols hence we need to use the network node for networking. Gateways are capable of being used for LAN and WAN network connections.

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The 10 most in-demand tech jobs for 2023 — and how to hire for them

CIO

Front-end developers write and analyze code, debug applications, and have a strong understanding of databases and networks. These IT pros typically have a bachelor’s degree in computer science and should be knowledgeable in LAN/WAN protocol, software, and hardware.

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RMON: A Closer Look at Remote Network Monitoring

Kaseya

Network monitoring is critical to ensure stable, performant IT network operation. Typically, network administrators use network management tools that monitor the activity and performance of network devices and network traffic. Network engineers and admins use these tools to optimize network performance.

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Strategies for Managing Network Traffic from a Remote Workforce

Kentik

When more of the workforce shifts to working remotely, it puts new and different strains on the infrastructure across different parts of the network, especially where VPN gateways connect to the network edge. This could mean the users are saturating the internet connectivity or that they’ve saturated the LAN (or maybe WAN).

Network 69
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What’s next for network firewalls?

CIO

Firewalls have come a long way from their humble beginnings of assessing network traffic based on appearance alone. Here are six predictions for the future of the firewall. We predict that the convergence of networking and security will continue to expand to more areas. And NGFWs aren’t done evolving.

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How to Monitor Packet Loss and Latency in the Cloud

Kentik

Firewall configured to drop packets (all ICMP is dropped). You have to remember that ping rides on top of ICMP, and in a congested network it is one of the first protocols to get dropped by a busy router. Packet loss can be caused by a wide variety of factors, including: Bad cables (electrostatic interference). Overwhelmed router.

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Kentik Detect for FinServ Networks: Real-World Use Cases

Kentik

In our last blog post, At The Turning Point: FinServ Data Networks , we discussed the challenges faced by financial services organizations when it comes to managing modern networks. Networking teams no longer need to be limited by unresponsive tools, aggregated stats, and data deadends.

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