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Nikkei Network

July 2006 Issue

FEATURE 1 Nikkei Network Presents Quick techniques for using free software effectively  - In the world of networks, there are a large number of free software applications that can be useful if they are used skillfully.  Nikkei Network, as a magazine specializing in networks, offers techniques for using free software effectively based on the seven needs that arise frequently in real-life situations.  A list of free software applications that we consider as essential tools is shown at the end of this article.  We hope you will make active use of free software. - Creating a more user-friendly Internet environment for your PC - Trying various things on your PC in a secure and easy way - Determining whether or not you have suspicious programs on your PC - Testing your IP phone - Checking the structure or the current status of your LAN - Increasing the security of your company’s corporate networks - Using network commands easily

BEGINNERS’ QUESTION

Why can’t Gigabit Ethernet operate with old cables?

FEATURE 2

Challenge Yourself to Build Up Your Understanding of IPv6

- Although most general users are unfamiliar with IPv6, this new Internet standard has recently started to be used as an easily accessible service.  This article helps you dive into the world of IPv6 ahead of others.  First, learn the basics in a question-and-answer format and get a detailed explanation of the communication mechanism of the IPv6 system.  Then, let’s try IPv6-based communications, using a real service. 


Part 1: Easy-to-understand, even for beginners 
- Learning the basics of IPv6 through questions and answers

Part 2: Learn by comparing IPv6 with IPv4
- Learning the mechanism of IPv6-based communications

Part 3: The extended version of the “Experiment Section”
- Deepening your understanding of IPv6 through actual operations