A rack does not have a whole lot to it to review. It either works or it doesn't. After networking my house this past Summer, I picked up a 48-port switch for all the connections and other devices in my home office. The switch is able to be mounted in a rack and with all the cables coming into the area, it was looking pretty a bit disorganized. I was not interested in a full … [Read more...]
CompTIA Updates Its Network+ Exam
A new version of the CompTIA Network+ certification exam launched today. The updates include more focus on network security and the OSI model as well as virtual networking information. The exam is now identified as exam N10-005. The worst thing about updated exams is trying to find the study materials available for them that cover the new content. It looks like Amazon already … [Read more...]
Is Your Wi-Fi Secure or Do You Just Think It Is?
The Wi-Fi Alliance sent out a press release this morning sharing the results of their Wi-Fi Security Barometer Survey. The survey was conducted in August and involved interviewing 1,000 people regarding the security of the wireless networks they use. 97% of those responding thought their network was secure but when it came down to brass tacks and follow-up questions that asked … [Read more...]
Hardwired – Cat6 Networking My House
For some reason, Summer always translates into big projects around the house for me. Last year's involved putting a new roof on the house. This year, the project was far less work in the heat and much cheaper. Being tech-inclined, I've always expected to have my house hardwired with network jacks in places where they would be useful. Wireless wasn't really cutting it for range, … [Read more...]
MonoPrice.com – Quality Cables At Low Prices
A lot of people get upset about the high prices for cables. HDMI cables, network cables, and especially Monster-brand cables always seem to be higher priced than what people want to pay for them. In addition to problems with the prices, I more frequently have a problem with their availability. If I can find the cables locally, I seem to only have the options of 3 feet or 6 feet … [Read more...]