Remember when creating a PC-based network was relatively simple (except for spending countless hours fighting with the operating system software)? Thankfully, most of those problems have been ...

Most network administrators are familiar with freely available network diagnostic tools such as Wireshark and TCPdump. However, many may not realize that the Internet2 consortium has produced several ...

The dual-mode Speedtest Pulse troubleshoots network issues for ISPs and enterprises, and fits on a smartphone's MagSafe connector.

The dual-mode network diagnostic tool offers one tap, smartphone-based troubleshooting and autonomous testing of network ...

Is your Chromebook having networking issues? Jack Wallen introduces you to a tool that could help you solve those problems. Image: iStockphoto/Savusia Konstantin Generally speaking, Chromebooks just ...

Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a contributing author to MacFixIt since the spring of 2008. One of his passions is troubleshooting Mac problems and making the best use of Macs ...

When my internet starts crawling, I don't just restart my router and hope for the best. I grab these three network diagnostic tools and systematically work through my network to find the real culprit.

Cameron is a self-made geek, Android enthusiast, horror movie fanatic, musician, and cyclist. When he's not pounding keys here at AP, you can find him spending time with his wife and kids, plucking ...

OS X: Want to know how good your Wi-Fi network really is? If you have OS X 10.7 or above (Lion or Mountain Lion), a handy but hidden built-in utility can monitor your network's performance and show ...