Jan 9, 2010

If like me, you keep an eye on the Mac OSX activity monitor, then you’ve likely seen ntpd and wonder what the heck it is. NTPD is the Unix (or in this case Macintosh OSX) Network Time Protocol Daemon.  NTPD is the service that your Macintosh computer uses to keep the time up to date (assuming you are using the system default setting – Set Date and Time...

Dec 15, 2009

WPA versus 802.11i (WPA2): Your Choice Affects your Wireless Network Security. WPA2 is better than WPAThis article is a discussion of why 802.11i (WPA2) provides stronger wireless security than WiFi Protected Access (WPA) and WEP, why there is a need for a new standard and why you should use it. We’ve already looked at why WPA is better than WEP, so...

Aug 4, 2007

The Linksys SR2016 is a 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch for SOHO (Small Office, Home Office) installations. It is unmanaged, rack mountable, and has 16 auto-sensing (speed and MDI) ports. I purchased this switch for my home as I was using an non-rack mount 8 port Gigabit D-Link switch. The D-Link switch was installed in a structured wiring panel in one of the...

Aug 4, 2007

The D-Link DI-604 is no longer in production or sale at retail stores. However, this unit is still considered to be one of the best home routers available and can still be purchased used and new on Ebay and other on-line retailers. Many gamers swear by this unit as it is robust, reliable and simple to configure. Current listings on Ebay range from $15.00 to...