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Site to Site VPN between ASA Firewall & Cisco Router

Posted on May 23, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Here, in this article we will tell that how to configure Site-to-Site IPSEC VPN between a Cisco IOS Router and ASA Firewall. ASA configuration is not much different from Cisco IOS with regards to IPSEC VPN since the fundamental concepts…

How to Reset a Cisco Router Back to Factory Defaults?

Posted on May 3, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

There are two main methods to return a Cisco router to its original factory defaults. These two methods are described below. First Method This method uses the config-register 0×2102 command in global configuration mode. First check the configuration register on the router…

Cisco ISR-AX: Cheaper Branch Router with Bundled Layer 4-7 Services

Posted on March 14, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Faced with branch router competition from the likes of Juniper Networks and HP, Cisco dropped the prices of its Integrated Services Routers (ISR) and will start shipping the devices with a standard bundle of security, WAN optimization and application performance…

FAQs: Pay Attention to EOL&EOS Announcement for Cisco 1800, 2800, 3800 ISR G1

Posted on March 4, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco announced the end-of-sale and end-of-life dates for the Cisco Integrated Services Router G1. Every Cisco lover and user knows what Cisco ISR G1 REALLY is. For its greater performance, reliability and good price, Cisco Integrated Services Routers G1 won…

Networking Tutorial Goes to Basic PPP Configuration

Posted on February 20, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

This tutorial will be going over Basic Configuration of PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol). It includes Basic Configuration tasks on a router, configuring OSPF routing protocol, and configuring PPP PAP and CHAP authentication. … Look at the above diagram, we will be using…

Understanding Different Router Numbers

Posted on February 1, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Many of the routing protocols implemented in Cisco’s IOS require a number to follow the command that enables the routing protocol in question. For example: “router eigrp 1,” “router bgp 1” or “router ospf 1”. If you’re new to routing,…

To Recognize Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series 8-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Module

Posted on January 14, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco’s new 8-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet module doubles the 10 Gigabit Ethernet density on the Catalyst 6500 Series, providing up to 64 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet in a single Catalyst 6500 chassis. It is ideal for deployment in the…

How to Configure NAT in Cisco IOS?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

NAT (Network Address Translation), it in simple terms translates an IP address into another. Network Address Translation is of different types like Static NAT (One to One) Dynamic NAT (Many to Many) Overloading (Many to One) The main purpose of…

EOL/EOS for the Cisco 7200 Series Routers

Posted on December 13, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco announced the end-of-sale and end-of life dates for the Cisco 7200 Series Routers. The last day to order the affected product(s) is September 29, 2012. Customers with active service contracts will continue to receive support from the Cisco Technical Assistance…

Cisco 880 Series Routers, What Its Bright Points?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco 880 Series Integrated Services Routers, a type of fixed-configuration router, provide collaborative business solutions for secure voice and data communication to small businesses and enterprise teleworkers. Cisco 880 routers offer concurrent broadband services over third-generation (3G), Metro Ethernet, and…

How to Configure OSPF on Cisco Routers?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is a routing protocol developed by Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). OSPF is standards-based which means it is available on routers by Cisco as well as other vendors, making it a vendor-neutral routing protocol. This…

How to Configure GRE over an IPSec Tunnel on Routers?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

To configure Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) over an IPSec tunnel between two routers, you can refer to these steps as follows: 1. Create a tunnel interface (the IP address of tunnel interface on both routers must be in the same…

Cisco, VMware Doing Further on Next-gen Cloud Infrastructure

Posted on August 28, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco and VMware have expanded their strategic relationship to offer integrated products for cloud infrastructures and solutions aimed at delivering the software defined data center. That was a popular topic during the morning keynote session with the introduction of vCloud…

How Private VLANs Work?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

It’s simple to explain What Private VLAN is, but Cisco’s implemenation and configuration steps are a bit confusing – with all the “mappings” and “associations” stuff. Here we will talk about Private VLAN and how private VLANs work. Firstly, let’s…

Four Modes to Access and Configure a Cisco Router

Posted on August 8, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco IOS Command Summary—Four Modes to Access and Configure a Cisco Router The four modes for accessing and configuring a Cisco router are: user EXEC mode, privileged EXEC mode, global configuration mode, interface configuration mode Each mode has a unique command set. Purpose of…

What You Could Do While Facing End-of-Life Cisco Hardware

Posted on August 7, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco Products reach the end of their Product Life Cycle for a number of reasons. These reasons may be due to market demands, technology innovation and development driving changes in the products, or the products simply mature over time and…

How to Configure EIGRP on a Cisco Router?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Do you need to configure dynamic routing protocol for you network? EIGRP may be an excellent choice. It is a full-featured routing protocol that can grow as your network grows. Let’s learn how to configure EIGRP in the Cisco IOS.…

How to Configure VoIP on a Cisco 871 Router?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

I would like to have some pointers – Can someone tell me how I can have configured the Cisco 871 Router for VOIP – incoming AND outgoing calls? Most Voice over IP services and applications offer substantial savings over regular…

Main Network Hardware’s Difference: Integrated Devices, Router, Network Switch & Firewall

Posted on June 29, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

If you are used to working with home networking gear, you will be used to an integrated device that “does it all”. On a home network, you may have one box that is a cable/DSL modem, router, firewall, switch, and…

Cisco Debuts Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers-EA6500, the Linksys Universal Media Connector

Posted on June 29, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco’s latest Smart Wi-Fi Router, the Linksys EA6500 , features six antennas and 802.11ac wireless technology. Cisco is raising the bar on wireless networking and connectivity with its latest two offerings, the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router and compatible Universal Media…

How Router Interfaces get Their Names on Cisco Routers?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Why is your router’s Ethernet interface called Ethernet0/0 on one router but Ethernet 3/0 on another router? Where do these names come from? This tutorial will explain how Cisco router interfaces get their names. Where do Router Interfaces get Their…

Cisco Routers: Routing Systems Meet the Needs of Any IT Environment

Posted on June 19, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco router is increasingly preferred by more IT professionals over hardware by other brands. From small businesses to global enterprises, more organizations depend on Cisco routers to run their networks smoothly and reliably. Why Cisco Routers? Power – Other routers simply aren’t…