Techlyne KE

24/10/2025

🎉 Just completed level 3 and I'm so excited to continue growing as a creator on Facebook!

24/10/2025

23/10/2025

A router is a networking device that connects multiple computers, phones, or other devices to each other and to the internet.
It’s like the traffic officer of your network — it decides where data should go, so that information reaches the right device quickly and safely.

23/10/2025

📘 DAY 23: How to Connect a Printer to a Network

Lesson Objective:
To understand how to set up both wireless and wired printers on a network for shared use and efficient printing.

🖨️ 1. Why Network Your Printer?

Connecting your printer to a network allows multiple devices—computers, phones, or tablets—to print without needing physical cables. It makes office or home printing easier, faster, and more flexible.

🌐 2. Types of Network Connections

a. Wi-Fi (Wireless Printing) – Connects via your router’s Wi-Fi signal.
b. Ethernet (Wired Printing) – Uses a LAN cable to connect directly to the router.
c. USB Sharing – A temporary method using a computer as the print server.

⚙️ 3. Wireless Printer Setup (Wi-Fi Connection)

1️⃣ On the printer’s screen, go to Settings → Network Setup → Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
2️⃣ Choose your Wi-Fi name (SSID) and enter the password.
3️⃣ Wait until the printer shows “Connected” or displays its IP address.
4️⃣ On your computer, open Add Printer/Scanner under system settings.
5️⃣ The printer should appear automatically; click Add or Install.
6️⃣ Print a test page to confirm success.

🔌 4. Wired Printer Setup (Ethernet Connection)

1️⃣ Connect the Ethernet cable from your router to the printer’s LAN port.
2️⃣ Ensure the printer is powered on and set to Network Mode.
3️⃣ On your PC, go to Printers → Add Printer and choose the networked device.
4️⃣ Install drivers if prompted, then test the connection with a sample print.

💡 5. Pro Tip

If your printer doesn’t appear automatically:

Check that both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.

Print the Network Configuration Page from the printer to view its IP.

Enter the IP address manually in the printer setup window.

🧠 6. Summary

Networking your printer means freedom from USB cables and easy sharing among devices.
Whether wired or wireless, ensure both the printer and devices are on the same network for smooth operation.

23/10/2025

Before You Watch, Connect Right! 📺
How to Network a Smart TV — get your TV online the right way for smooth streaming and updates.

23/10/2025

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21/10/2025

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20/10/2025

💡 Before Buying an Ethernet Cable... DO THIS!

Many people buy network cables without checking a few critical things — then end up with slow connections, weak durability, or wasted money. Here’s what to check first 👇

20/10/2025

📘 DAY 22: NETWORK MONITORING AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

1. What is Network Monitoring?

Network monitoring is the continuous process of observing and analyzing network performance to ensure smooth operation, detect issues early, and prevent downtime.
It involves tracking the health, availability, and efficiency of network devices like routers, switches, firewalls, and servers.

2. Why Network Monitoring is Important

🕒 Detects problems early – before users are affected.

⚡ Improves performance – identifies bandwidth hogs and bottlenecks.

🔒 Enhances security – helps spot suspicious or unauthorized activities.

📊 Capacity planning – shows when upgrades are needed.

💰 Reduces downtime – helps IT teams respond quickly to incidents.

3. Key Metrics Monitored

Metric Description

Bandwidth Usage Measures how much data is being transmitted.
Latency Time taken for data to travel from source to destination.
Packet Loss Number of packets dropped during transmission.
Uptime Percentage of time the network is available.
Jitter Variation in packet arrival time (important for VoIP).

4. Common Network Monitoring Tools

Tool Use

Wireshark Packet analyzer – captures and inspects data packets.
PRTG Network Monitor All-in-one tool for uptime, traffic, and performance.
Nagios Open-source monitoring for networks, systems, and apps.
SolarWinds NPM Enterprise-level network performance monitor.
Zabbix Free tool for monitoring servers and network devices.

5. Network Monitoring Methods

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol): Collects device information using agents.

NetFlow / sFlow: Analyzes traffic patterns and bandwidth usage.

Ping and Traceroute: Basic tools for connectivity testing.

Syslog Monitoring: Captures log messages from devices for analysis.

6. Steps to Implement Network Monitoring

1. Identify key devices – routers, switches, firewalls, access points.

2. Install monitoring software – e.g., PRTG or Zabbix.

3. Configure alerts – for high CPU, downtime, or packet loss.

4. Regularly review reports – to analyze trends and plan upgrades.

5. Optimize performance – based on insights gathered.

7. Best Practices

✅ Use dashboards for real-time visibility
✅ Set threshold alerts for anomalies
✅ Document network layout and changes
✅ Secure monitoring tools (use strong credentials & limited access)
✅ Back up configuration data regularly

🔍 Summary

Network monitoring ensures a healthy, secure, and optimized network.
Without it, you’re flying blind—issues can grow unnoticed until they cause outages or security breaches.

18/10/2025

Ever heard of intent-based networking?
You simply tell the system what you want — and AI figures out how to do it. That’s automation redefined! 🤖