I just got a Zyxel Modem from Century Link and 5 usable Static IPs in a block of 8. I configured the modem for "transparent bridging" and configured the PPOE credentials on a DD-WRT router and now it ...

When a network router doesn't have enough network ports to connect all the necessary devices, a switch can be used to add additional ports. In the case of business networks, switches are often ...

Many administrators forget—or don't even realize—that they can configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on Cisco IOS routers and switches. David Davis discusses the pros and cons of this ...

Two of the most common forms of network address translation (NAT) are dynamic port address translation (PAT) and static NAT. PAT is the many-to-one form of NAT implemented in many small office and ...

Asymmetric digital subscriber line, or DSL, uses telephone lines to transfer data to and from computers. Businesses can set up a wired or wireless network on an ADSL connection to avoid cabling in ...

I bought a new D-Link DIR-655 Draft N router to replace my DD-WRT equipped Linksys G router. I have everything setup and working EXCEPT the static IP address for my webserver. When I enter the ...