Server Message Block (SMB) is a network file sharing protocol included in Windows 10 that allows reading and writing files and making other service requests on network devices. Usually, you’ll use SMB to connect to devices that aren’t running Windows, such as a router with file sharing capabilities, network attached storage (NAS), or other computers […]
Month: May 2018
Google WiFi update tests all your network devices at once
Ready to help you determine which devices are misbehaving. Photographer: Michael Short / Bloomberg My current favorite mesh Wi-Fi network, Google WiFi, is getting an update that will make it easier than ever to diagnose issues with your home network. One of the best features of Google WiFi is the excellent network checker tool. Previously […]
4 Tips for Planning a K-12 Network Switch Upgrade
As K-12 school districts strive to expand and modernize their networks, administrators must meet the ever-changing demands for connectivity, gigabit class Wi-Fi, and traffic flow. always growing. Driven by these increasing traffic demands and technological advances, new network switches offer advantages in both capacity and utility. Cisco Systems, Extreme Networks, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and many […]
FirstNet takes mainnet, devices and apps for a test at Boston Marathon – GCN
FirstNet uses core network, devices and apps for Boston Marathon test By Susan Miller May 02, 2018 During this year’s Boston Marathon, fire, police and incident response teams from Boston and Brookline, Mass., Tested various devices and applications connected to FirstNet’s dedicated core network. FirstNet, the national public safety broadband network, announced the availability of […]