In computer engineering, there are certain concepts that at first sound like something out of a parallel universe. “LAN” and “WAN” are two of those. But the secret is simple: they’re both networks—just with different coverage areas, speeds, and functions. Think of it this way: But let’s move beyond metaphors, because the technical side is […]
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Imagine this… You go online, play a YouTube video, stalk a bit on Instagram, binge a show on Netflix… Everything runs smoothly. But what’s happening behind the scenes? 🤔The answer: the unsung heroes called network protocols are hard at work! 🦸♂️ 📬 What Is a Network Protocol? Network protocols are a set of rules that […]
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Imagine this: you’re at home using the internet, watching YouTube, or sending a message on WhatsApp. But behind the scenes, there’s an invisible orchestra working layer by layer. And the conductor of this orchestra is the OSI Reference Model. 🎶💻 “What’s OSI?” you might ask. It stands for Open Systems Interconnection. In other words, it’s […]
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Imagine this… There’s an apartment building with hundreds of flats. You want to visit the flat on the 7th floor, number 23, but at the entrance there’s only one main door. 🤔 That main door is like the IP address of your computer. But if you don’t specify, “I want to go to flat 23,” […]
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The internet looks like pure magic from the outside. You open Google, play a video on YouTube, send a message on WhatsApp… But how does your computer actually deliver that message to the other side? Behind the scenes, there are two small yet very important heroes: ARP and ICMP. To understand them, we first need […]
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Imagine you’re sitting at home, sipping your coffee, watching cat videos on YouTube. ☕🐱 Meanwhile, the person who uploaded that cat video is in Australia. So how does that video reach you? That’s where WAN (Wide Area Network) steps in. In short, WAN = the Internet itself. 🌐 But the world of WAN has so […]
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Why do we build bridges when connecting virtual machines to the internet—are we starting a revolution? Hello, my fellow tech enthusiast! 👋Today, I’m inviting you into the slightly mysterious but utterly fascinating world of networks: the Bridged Network.But don’t worry—no need to be a civil engineer or climb the Bosphorus Bridge with a wrench. All […]
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Hello, dear tech explorer! 👋Today, we’re diving into the secret world of virtual machines with a topic you might have heard of but wondered, “What on earth does this actually do?” — Host-Only Network! Don’t worry, it might sound like some James Bond tech, but it’s actually way more down-to-earth. Grab a cup of tea, […]
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When a computer first meets the internet, it faces a crisis: “Who am I? And how will the outside world see me?” Here steps in NAT: Network Address Translation — the unsung hero that translates your home’s many devices into a single IP address while keeping everything safe and sound. It’s humble, reliable, and basically […]
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