<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[NetworkDataPedia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lovemytool! Articles and videos on "Know your Network" methods from Top Network Analysts, Opensource Gurus on Wireshark, Mmap, nTop and much more.]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/technology-articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:18:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.networkdatapedia.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Free Command Line timer ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free Command Line timer Command line or batch files are incredibly important to me as an analyst. https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2020/04/free-command-line-timer.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/free-command-line-timer-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b40321f587723d97f8ec53</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:45:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_0fbb1fe69c8e44a5a1de7f6920db1f0b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_204,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracking the Code: My NetAlly LRAT 1500 Giveaway , coming up..]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cracking the Code: My NetAlly LRAT 1500 Giveaway https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/cracking-code-my-netally-lrat-1500.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/cracking-the-code-my-netally-lrat-1500-giveaway-coming-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b333a2881f20099b2e32be</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:44:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_d958876750e64b939b1a57543f8417f8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_205,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPA, WPA2, and WPA3: The Bouncers Guarding Your Wi-Fi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wireless networks are convenient… maybe too convenient. Since Wi-Fi signals happily float through walls, windows, and probably your neighbor’s kitchen, strong security protocols are essential to keep freeloaders and hackers out and FREE #netally Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Poster - Click on the image below to get yours https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/wpa-wpa2-and-wpa3-bouncers-guarding.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/wpa-wpa2-and-wpa3-the-bouncers-guarding-your-wi-fi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b2a76c881f20099b2cf546</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:30:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_17980c9976e149a9b940e57ec0350eb6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_337,h_399,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cracking the Code: My NetAlly LRAT 1500 Giveaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Im sure you are working on a problem that could use some  serious network testing power.  Im sure that the netAlly LRAT 1500 could help solve your network mysteries. I'm putting together  an incredible quiz/draw. To be a true troubleshooter in this draw and to qualify, you absolutely must either be an email subscriber at https://blog.thetechfirm.com or be following all our social media channels or YouTube channel. All the links are conveniently located at the bottom of the blog's main page. ...]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/cracking-the-code-my-netally-lrat-1500-giveaway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b1916be370bd5b7b8190fb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_8d16cf356f204357893bc0706d5c3f79~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_736,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What To Do When Your Network Decided to Ghost Itself]]></title><description><![CDATA[What To Do When Your Network Decided to Ghost Itself Your switch port is sitting there in Discarding state like it's on a bad date—totally up physically, link lights are happy, and Why Going Beyond Detection is the Key to Smarter, Stronger Security #netscout https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/what-to-do-when-your-network-decided-to.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/what-to-do-when-your-network-decided-to-ghost-itself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b15b668d8bebb92401ce0d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:45:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_ee086728b93a41f1977bff80b1efd32d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_399,h_324,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From thenetworkdna - AAA Concepts]]></title><description><![CDATA[From thenetworkdna - AAA Concepts and Trust the Leader in DDoS Protection https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/from-thenetworkdna-aaa-concepts.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/from-thenetworkdna-aaa-concepts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b00c418433d506464338d3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:30:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_2aeb13d16e154075b3805007ec8ffc51~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_320,h_213,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Is Your Gigabit Port Is Only Doing 100 Mbps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first time i saw this switch, all sort of red flags shot up in my head. Do you see the issue here? I will give you a hint, the devices are all new (1 Gb ethernet), the switch has 1 Gb ethernet ports. https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/why-is-your-gigabit-port-is-only-doing.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/why-is-your-gigabit-port-is-only-doing-100-mbps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aeac776b9018dbd07006fb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:30:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_ce3fd9f29c7645dca0dfb0d44ed73dfe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_400,h_94,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Determining ARP Refresh Rate With Wireshark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Determining ARP Refresh Rate With Wireshark and Taps https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2020/02/determining-arp-refresh-rate-with.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/determining-arp-refresh-rate-with-wireshark</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ad6b137eb34e89d6fbbea5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:27:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_4a3f740cc95a49388ac8eda29086cf46~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_222,h_222,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metathesiophobes Beware ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metathesiophobes Beware and #netally Securing Your OT Empire https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2019/11/metathesiophobes-beware-by-paul-w-smith.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/metathesiophobes-beware</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aac70e95f8968663579cdf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:45:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_06865fff6ee1491a8284c9069d82a71f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_294,h_172,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basics of Wireshark – Session 1 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basics of Wireshark – Session 1 – Setting up your Wireshark Install  The Basics of Wireshark – Session 1 Setting Up Your Wireshark Install article on InfoSecMonkey walks beginners through everything needed to get started with one of the most powerful network protocol analyzers available today. https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/basics-of-wireshark-session-1-setting.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/basics-of-wireshark-session-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a980a0a29c2f9814783f09</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:30:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_123d7dda9b5e4178b94535f089ebdb20~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_320,h_213,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capture DHCP packets to get a lease on your troubleshooting life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capture DHCP packets to get a lease on your troubleshooting life Ever feel like your network just decides not to work? #wireshark and Remote sites struggle because performance is shaped by the journey between systems, not the health of any single server.  #netscout https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/capture-dhcp-packets-to-get-lease-on.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/capture-dhcp-packets-to-get-a-lease-on-your-troubleshooting-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8277affff75773eb9645c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:45:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_c7b6c5a88ef1495a9f7379d86dcc32d7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_193,h_219,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next quiz/draw will be starting in about a week or so.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rules are pretty straight forward. To qualify for this draw you have meet one of the following criteria: - on the networkdatapedia/blog email list - social media follower (youtube, linkedin, facebook or X) Everyone who enters gets one ballot Every correct answer gets you another ballot, For example, if you get all 5 questions correct, you end up with 6 ballots. Your data will not be sold, harvested or kept past this draw This month's prize is a BRAND NEW LinkRunner AT 1500 , courtesy from...]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/the-next-quiz-draw-will-be-starting-in-about-a-week-or-so</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a82a8559c2d6395a43a51d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:50:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_9abcb76663674c61ba50a262d01dc749~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_976,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drilled .. And Missed The SSD That Refused to Die]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drilled .. And Missed The SSD That Refused to Die Yes, this is true—or at least it's a real incident that went viral recently (around mid-February 2026, based on the reports). and WiFi NOW Awards 2025 finalists announced – see the list here #netally https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/drilled-and-missed-ssd-that-refused-to.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/drilled-and-missed-the-ssd-that-refused-to-die</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a6b799f14dc9e1eb19cd7f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:15:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_b1db58552f0e43a985fe588b345a3da4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_320,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Evolving Challenge: Criminal Investigations in the Age of Digital Media and AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Evolving Challenge: Criminal Investigations in the Age of Digital Media and AI and Resolving VPN Tunnel Instability Through Real-Time Performance Analysis https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/the-evolving-challenge-criminal.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/the-evolving-challenge-criminal-investigations-in-the-age-of-digital-media-and-ai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5824860298c02e5bf411f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_c07026b0a83941c9a3bfe6c2ef575b00~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_106,h_106,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last month's draw winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let me start with how impressed I was with how many people participated, reached out to thank me for the fun draw and provide some suggestions for the next one. Spoiler alert !! Three times was a charm for Matthew. Heres how the draw went. The first person I drew was Jeff from youtube, but i couldnt find him in my followers - use your youtube id next time Jeff.. The second person was Elias from Linkedin - I couldnt find him in my Linkedin followers The third person was Matthew Wyatt from...]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/last-month-s-draw-winner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a449324882ec6a3ac7096d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:12:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Todays Rant: Then Microsoft wonders why people dislike them ]]></title><description><![CDATA[I don't mind admitting it, I still use a lot of free Microsoft products and utilities, because they work fine and mostly because they are free and convenient. https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/todays-rant-then-microsoft-wonders-why.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/todays-rant-then-microsoft-wonders-why-people-dislike-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a42e3cedd8c723c8a9d3a7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:17:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_042bacf592e5442fb640e48c56d29dac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_400,h_191,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Network Packet Broker]]></title><description><![CDATA[From #cubroWhat is a Network Packet BrokerWhat is a Network Packet Broker What is a Network Packet Broker - Understanding Network Packet Brokers - What Is the Difference Between a Network Packet Broker and a Netw.. and Amazon gift card draw https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/what-is-network-packet-broker.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/what-is-a-network-packet-broker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a16bc632a596f2a27b9785</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_d6b50fb2af974ad1b35de487c387d058~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_250,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hackers Use Fake CAPTCHA To Infect Windows PCs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hackers are abusing fake CAPTCHA pages on compromised or malicious websites to trick Windows users into installing malware on their systems.... and Amazon gift card draw https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/hackers-use-fake-captcha-to-infect.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/hackers-use-fake-captcha-to-infect-windows-pcs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a042c10d06c79e3b956558</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:15:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_e72a4a546957492da808127b98e972ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_400,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Case For Nmap Ping Only Subnet Scans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Case For Nmap Ping Only Subnet Scans Why You Should Be Ping-Happy The Case for Quick Nmap Subnet Scans Ever wonder which devices are actually alive on your network without calling up IT and asking for a census That’s where a simple Nmap ping scan comes in handy. and Top Internet Connectivity Issues and How to Fix Them #netbeez https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-case-for-nmap-ping-only-subnet-scans.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/the-case-for-nmap-ping-only-subnet-scans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699ef2c0bf1bf6f6a2a6c4c5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:45:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_5e4fd0df3605427391471687e4f3c3f4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_904,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When to Break Out the Spectrum Analyzer]]></title><description><![CDATA[When to Break Out the Spectrum Analyzer Ever wondered what really lurks in the airwaves around you? #Hamina and #Quantea AI Cluster: Webinar https://thetechfirmblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/when-to-break-out-spectrum-analyzer.html]]></description><link>https://www.networkdatapedia.com/post/when-to-break-out-the-spectrum-analyzer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699d849982d12811b4b76b01</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:59:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c57ded_767fa6d4b6254a8eaae182acc726cc97~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_282,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tony Fortunato</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>