Author: Jeff Parker

Jeff Parker

Jeff is another Editor at PCWDLD that has devoted his Life to the IT realm - He currently holds quite a few CompTIA Certifications as well as having several MCP Certifications as well, including his MCSA in Exchange Server. For Fun, Jeff loves to Play Video Games (call of duty) and Kayak.

What is ICMP and port number of protocol

What is ICMP? The Protocol, Port Number and PING!

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is located at the Network layer of the OSI model (or just above it in the Internet layer, as some argue), and is an integral…

Dia Network Diagram Software

Dia Network Diagramming tool is as Basic as one could hope for. Its functionality is limited to drawing topology’s and diagrams of networks, software, websites and more for a low…

ConceptDraw Pro Network Diagram Software

ConceptDraw Pro is a Network Diagram Software package that comes with over 2,000 pre-loaded Vector shapes, including Racks, WiFi, Computers, Servers and Logical/Physical interconnects for easily drawing out your LAN/WAN Topology….

Cade Network Diagram Software Download

Cade Network Diagram tool is a very compact (18.4MB Download size) 2D Vector editing Software package that was reviewed in our Top 10 Network Diagram Software article. It has many of…

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper Review

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper is another great addition to the long line of products SolarWinds has been putting out lately. They’ve positioned themselves to be the go-to Software manufacturer in the…

Microsoft Visio Network Diagramming Software Review

Microsoft Visio is one of the most well known Network Diagramming software packages on the market, due to Microsoft’s dominance in the Software world, its the Software that comes to…

What is Syslog, including Linux and Windows Servers, Ports and more.

Syslog, the Event Log and Messaging protocol that’s built into almost Every network device. Learn what it does and how to use it.

What is SFTP and Port Number?

SFTP, which stands for SSH (or Secure) File Transfer Protocol, usually runs on Port 22 (but can be assigned whatever port you want) and is a way for transferring files…

What is SNMP? Basic Tutorial on NMS, MIBs, OIDs, Traps & Agents

SNMP, which stands for Simple Network Management Protocol, is a communication protocol that lets you monitor managed network devices including Routers, Switches, Servers, Printers and other devices that are IP…

FXI Technology Cotton Candy Cstick

FXI technologies was founded in 2006, but has ceased operations since then, this page will serve as an archive/reference of all products and technology that they represented and built. FXI…