In the world of computers, networking is the practice of linking two or more computing devices together for the purpose of sharing data. Networks are built with a mix of computer hardware and computer software.
Network Protocols
In networking, the communication language used by computer devices is called the protocol. Yet another way to classify computer networks is by the set of protocols they support. Networks often implement multiple protocols to support specific applications. Popular protocols include TCP/IP, the most common protocol found on the Internet and in home networks.
Regardless of the size or number of employees, every company experiences networking
problems at some time or other. Anticipating the most common problems ahead of time and working to avoid them is the best way to reduce Help Desk calls and ensure a smooth daily networking experience. Quite often, when that phone does ring, the problems tend to be the same, since there are some very common problems that can present themselves in any environment that utilizes a networked system.
One problem that may arise is the issue of a duplicate IP address.
Connectivity issues are among the most common problems that are brought to the doorstep of the systems department of a company.
Software problems can be the cause of networking problems
