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Disu TurnerOct 22

From Netstat to Packet Tracer

Learning to Observe Network Traffic

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Disu TurnerOct 21

Building a Two-LAN Network in Cisco Packet Tracer

From IPv4 Addressing to Inter-LAN Connectivity

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Hardik BablaOct 20

How TCP Works: The 3-Way Handshake and Reliable Communication

Learn how TCP works in simple terms : the 3-way handshake, sequence numbers, ACKs, retransmission, & how connections close. A beginner-friendly guide.

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InstaTunnelOct 20

High-Performance Edge Tunneling Architecture: Kernel Bypass, XDP, and BBR Tuning

Discover how to accelerate tunnel throughput using Solarflare Onload, DPDK, XDP packet filtering, and TCP BBRv3 tuning for high-performance edge

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Hardik BablaOct 18

How DNS Resolution Works: What Happens Before a Website Loads

Learn how DNS resolution works step by step: browser cache, resolver, root, TLD, and authoritative servers. A beginner-friendly guide with dig example

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Hardik BablaOct 18

Understanding Network Devices: How the Internet Actually Reaches Your Code

Learn how modems, routers, switches, hubs, firewalls, and load balancers work together to bring the internet to your code. A beginner-friendly guide.

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mhk cyberOct 16

Learning Nmap in My Home Lab: Open Ports, SSH, and a Few Wrong Assumptions

Join me as I learn Nmap through hands-on port scanning in my home lab. Explore TCP Connect scans, SSH service detection, IP addressing, and lessons from my cybersecurity journey.

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