Network Platforms is Expanding!
Date 2008/09/09
... with our ever expanding client base Network Platforms is pleased to announce the appointment of Corne Alberts....
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Network Platforms implements ADSL Radius.
Date 2008/11/03
Network Platforms has implemented its own Radius Server, according to MD - Bradley Love, the functionality is very unique, whereby it allows DNS updates every time an ADSL connection is established...
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Network Platforms launches new Website!
Date 2008/11/03
With the growth of the services that Network Platform offers, we have finally redesigned our Website...
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IP Addresses
IP addresses are the fundamental method for computers to identify themselves on most computer networks. Every computer (or other network device) connected to the Internet has an IP address. Everyone who needs to use a computer network should understand how to look up their own IP addresses. The exact procedure to follow depends on the kind of computer you use. Additionally, in some situations you may need to find the IP address of someone else's computer.
Inside IP Addresses
IP addresses are written in a notation using numbers separated by dots. This is called "dotted-decimal" notation. Examples of IP addresses in dotted-decimal notation are 10.0.0.1 and 192.168.0.1 although many different IP addresses exist.
Fixing IP Address Problems
When a computer network is functioning properly, IP addresses stay in the background and don't require any specific attention. However, some common problems you may encounter when setting up or joining a computer network include:
- A computer has no IP address
- Two computers have the same IP address
- A computer has a "bad" IP address that won't allow it to "talk" on the network
To solve these problems, several techniques can be applied including IP address release / renew, setting static IP addresses, and updating the subnet configuration
Hiding IP Addresses
Your public IP addresses are shared with others over the Internet, and this raises privacy concerns for some people. IP addresses allow your Internet usage to be tracked and give some rough information about your geographic location. While there is no simple solution to this problem, some techniques do help hide your IP address and increase your Internet privacy.
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