As the name itself suggests, network can be called as a set of computers that are interconnected to each other as each computer contains interface devices such as the network interface card and so on. With the help of network software, all the computers have the functionality to provide support to the server or client and the data is shared to all the computers with the help of hardware. Hardware, which is the medium to share data consist of fiber optic, copper cable or wireless transmission, however, Ethernet cable is the one that is most popular in usage. In order to understand the network better, you need to know that it consists of two components that are nodes and lines of communication. The key area of the nodes is to manage the network protocols and facilitating switching competence. You can also call it a computer which is responsible for running particular network software. On the other hand, the major task of lines of lines of communication is to outline an assortment of shapes and sizes no matter if they operate in the same network. Some of the best examples of this are radio channels, telephone lines, optical fiber and so on. Hence, networking can be defined as a much advanced medium for communications that involves right principles and protocols to make certain the smooth functioning of the whole process. However, there are a lot of problems that take place in proper implementation of the networking tasks and can be corrected with the help of network support services. Here are some common technical problems that you may encounter.
- Connectivity- this is one of the most common problem that can be easily witnessed in all networks. There are a lot of chances that such problem may take place in one or more devices and they take place if you make some changes in the configuration settings. Also, sometimes there are some common problems that lead to connectivity problems such as malfunction of a router, a switch, or a hub.
- Cable connectivity- this is another common problem that you may come across and it happens because cables are connected with a lot of segments and they are very fragile and weak devices that can result in connectivity problems such as incur cuts or shorts.
- Network clashes- there are a lot of reasons that can lead to such problem such as poor network system, abundant information transfer from a single computer or defective network card.
- IP address- another common issue which is a result when two machines try to apply same IP address and that results to failure in network connection.
- Software- You may also come across problem with software and there are a lot of chances that it may take place due to inappropriate software configuration and so on.
I have personally in my career had a lot of people complaining about mouse/keyboard functionality issues. Nothing has wasted more time at the small buisness I operate in than this. I think that every employee in the modern workplace should have some form of IT functionality training as literally every job today employs using windows at some point.
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