Networking
Why you should not buy Zamtel Velocity 20mbps
Zamtel velocity 20mbps offers unlimited downloads and streaming for a period of 30 days and is priced at K1,650. This is the highest and most expensive offered on the velocity unlimited volume package. The other bundles on velocity unlimited volume start at 3mbps recently priced at 450 Kwacha from the 350 Kwacha. The second bundle…
Read MoreWill Starlink in Zambia solve the rural internet?
Will Starlink in Zambia solve the rural internet problem? Starlink is Elon Musk’s world solution to internet problems faced in rural and remote communities all over the world. And this solution is engineered by Space X. SpaceX is leveraging its experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy the world’s most advanced broadband internet system.…
Read MoreDifferences Wireless access point, Wireless router, and Wi-Fi
What is a wireless access point how does it differ from the wireless router? Often these words wireless access, wireless router and wifi are used interchangeably with no regard to the real meaning. However, a wireless router stands superior to the wireless access point in the way it operates as much as the Wi-Fi is…
Read MoreWhat are the 12 networking truths RFC1925
The 12 Networking Truths sometimes referred to as RFC1925 RFC or Request for Comments is a set of truths that apply to real-world situations not only in the TCP/IP networking and security world. A first read of the twelve networking truths makes for fun reading but any ‘graduated’ tech guy would concur they are more…
Read MoreAre IT Managers in Zambia ready for work from home
Are IT Managers in Zambia ready for work from homes as coronavirus finally take shape in Zambia with two cases reported yesterday and is yet to cause real panic? Yes, companies must start asking now if their IT Managers and the resources running the company telecommunication are ready to shape up to the task. In…
Read MoreYou Can Now Install Sophos XG Firewall On Virtual Machines
Sophos Firewall XG installation is supported on virtual machines such as Windows Hyper-V, Microsoft Azure and VMware. Sophos Firewall XG is a network security solution that can be installed as a device on-premise or in the cloud. Sophos XG business services may require purchasing a device or like the home solution turning an ordinary compatible…
Read MoreWi-Fi 6 may have more impact than 5G in Zambia
Wi-Fi 6 may have more impact than 5G especially in Zambia where most internet community average users are reliant on Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi 6 is designed to improve speed, increase efficiency and reduce congestion in heavy bandwidth usage scenarios Wi-Fi 6 is a consumer-friendly name for IEEE 802.11ax. The current Wi-Fi naming is 802.11ac which was…
Read MoreEastern Province gets more Zamtel towers
Hundreds of people in Kanyama and Penje-Penje villages of Petauke and Lusangazi Districts on Wednesday witnessed the commissioning of two newly constructed communication towers in the areas by Zamtel. Zamtel is constructing 1009 new towers across the country as part of plans to attain universal coverage of communication services. The two towers commissioned are part…
Read MoreTypes of IPv4 Addresses 5 Special IPv4 Address Blocks
There are several blocks, or ranges, of IPv4 addresses reserved for several purposes. The IP address or Internet Protocol is a numerical label assigned to each device that is a phone, computer or smart tv connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. IPv4 is Internet Protocol version 4 the fourth…
Read More10 Command Every Server Admin Must Know
Good everyday server management calls for running commands every now and then. Having hundreds of commands at a fingertip or stuffed in some folder is very helpful as these can easily be pulled out and troubleshooting will be made is easier. Here is a list of just ten that every server or system admin…
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