IP Address stands for Internet Protocol address. An IP address is a unique string of numbers that are separated by dots (e.g 192.168.1.1). It is given to any device (phone, laptop, etc) that joins a network such as your wireless network at home or work. … Read more
To keep things simple, the main differences between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies are coverage (range) and speed (bandwidth). 2.4 GHz signal travels further and covers a wider area but transmits data at a slower speed. The 5 GHz band transmits data at … Read more
A kilobit (kb) is 1,024 bits Kilobits (Kb) are smaller than kiloBytes (KB). Kilobits (Kb) are used when referring to data transfer rates (i.e Kilobits per second – Kbps). KiloBytes (KB) are used when referring to file sizes. What’s the difference between bits and Bytes? … Read more
Difference between a bit and a Byte Bytes are a larger measurement than bits. 1 byte = 8 bits. There are eight bits in one Byte. On the same token: There are 8 Megabits in one MegaByte There are 8 Gigabits in one GigaByte Bytes … Read more
Bit is short for Binary Digit. A bit is the smallest unit of data in computing and digital communications. In simple and relevant terms, computers (and other digital devices) communicate in binary which is a sequence of 0 (zeros) and 1 (One). A single zero … Read more
What is Broadband Contention Ratio? Broadband Contention Ratio is the total number of households sharing the available bandwidth on an internet/data connection. The lower the number, the better the quality and speed of the connection. A contention ratio of 60:1 means that a maximum of … Read more
What does netiquette mean? What is Netiquette? To put it simply, Netiquette is also known as network etiquette or online etiquette. It is a set of rules and good practices associated with the way we should conduct ourselves when communicating electronically/online via non-face-to-face methods … Read more
Local Loop Unbundling (LLU) You’ve probably read that LLU stands for Local Loop Unbundling but what does Local Loop Unbundling actually mean? Let us explain in simple terms. To put it simply it’s the process where multiple broadband providers are able to use the same … Read more
Meaning of Network Latency Latency is the time it takes a packet of data to travel to an online server or web server and back. The lower the latency, the quicker the packet will travel to the server and back. Browsing websites and working on … Read more
How to Understand Ping Results The images below are an example of the sort of results that you will receive when you ping an IP address. Ping Results Explained: Reply from: By default, windows will send four ping messages (one on each line) and then … Read more
