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This is a basic rundown on some of tools network engineers might use to build and fix networks.
Network software is a broad term that refers to any software that enables the control, management, and monitoring of networks.
Network software can help network engineers to design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize networks.
Cisco networking software: Cisco networking software is a suite of products that provides solutions for intent-based networking, software-defined networking, network automation, network security, and network analytics. Cisco networking software helps network engineers to create agile, secure, and intelligent networks that can adapt to changing business needs
Spiceworks networking software: Spiceworks networking software is a free tool that helps network engineers to discover, inventory, monitor, and manage their network devices. Spiceworks networking software also provides features such as network mapping, alerting, reporting, and troubleshooting
Wireshark: Wireshark is a popular open-source tool that allows network engineers to capture and analyze network traffic. Wireshark can help network engineers to diagnose network problems, test network performance, and learn about network protocols.
Network hardware is any physical device that is used to connect and communicate with other devices on a network.
Network hardware can include routers, switches, firewalls, access points, cables, and connectors.
Routers: Routers are devices that forward data packets between different networks. Routers can help network engineers to connect multiple networks, such as LANs and WANs, and route traffic based on the best available path.
Switches: Switches are devices that connect multiple devices on the same network. Switches can help network engineers to create subnetworks, segment traffic, and improve network performance.
Firewalls: Firewalls are devices that filter incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predefined rules. Firewalls can help network engineers to protect their networks from unauthorized access, malicious attacks, and unwanted traffic.