Subnet Mask allows routers to move information quickly through a network. It allows the router to know what information to look at in the IP address. The Host file allows a local computer to hardcode addresses. A static IP address is one which is manually setup on a computer, server, or workstation. Static IP addresses are useful when you want a computer to always have the same IP address on the network, for example, a mail server.
Browsers can be setup for proxy servers and client side caching.
On Internet Explorer, you can configure the proxy and caching information under Internet Options. On Netscape, you can configure those to options under Preferences. Pick up where you leave off with an e-mail bookmark of this page. Baby Shower 5. Build a PC 7.