Protocols
DHCP – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Summary DHCP is a basic network service to help computers and devices connect to a network and use the Internet. Linux Internet Systems Consortium maintains the open source software for DHCP. There are other packages but most rely on ISC’s version. The client side is usually installed when the system is created. To install the server side use your systems …
Cable Modem Signals and Strengths
Definitions SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) levels: This is how clear the signal is at either the modem receiver (downstream SNR) or the receiver in the cable company head-end (upstream SNR). Compares the level of a desired signal to the level of background noise. SNR is defined as the ratio of signal power to the noise power expressed in decibels. …