March 2014 – Router Switch Blog

ASA Routed vs. Transparent

Posted on March 31, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

In what scenario would you use an ASA in transparent mode? Transparent mode is defined as both inside and outside interfaces are in the same subnet, but different VLAN’s…. Uh huh, let’s say that you and I have a customer…

VLAN vs. Subnet

Posted on March 28, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

“What is the difference between a subnet and a vlan? How does a subnet and vlan work differently from each other?” “While going through the CCNP switch book of CISCO, I encountered this statement “The switch port supports one VLAN,…

Need Cisco Inline Power, POE or the New POE+?

Posted on March 25, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

PoE (the 802.3af standard) was a major improvement over early inline power solutions, with features like GigE compatibility and more power per port (15.4W, vs. 7W). PoE was extended to provide up to 30W per port of power to expand…

Cisco 10GbE Optics Modules & Optical Standards

Posted on March 21, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

There have been numerous different form factors and optics types introduced since 10 gigabit Ethernet has been launched years ago. XENPAKS, the oldest, is very popular as the install base is large, while the newest SFP+ offers a much smaller…

Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ Modules Overview

Posted on March 18, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ modules offer customers a wide variety of 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity options for data center, enterprise wiring closet, and service provider transport applications. Main features of Cisco 10GBASE SFP+ modules include: • Smallest 10G form factor…

Comparison of Cisco AP 2600 and Aironet 3600 Series

Posted on March 13, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco AP 3600 has a modular design that offers future protection with optional .11ac and security modules. The AP 2600 does not support optional modules. However, the Cisco AP 2600 does have a slightly higher antenna gain in the…

Cisco AP 3600 vs. Aironet 3500 Series

Posted on March 12, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco AP 3600i (internal antenna model) and the Cisco 3500 Series Access Point (AP 3500) are almost identical in physical appearance. To easily distinguish them, note that the LED for the AP 3500 is square, while the AP 3600i…

Cisco Aironet 1600/2600/3600 Series APs, Main Features and Comparison

Posted on March 10, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Most network users may have confusion that how to select an access point model. Pricing? Performance? Feature sets? Or anything else. With multiple product offerings in very similar technology space, customers are often confused with product differentiation that is almost…

Cisco Aironet 1600 Series AP Review

Posted on March 7, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco Aironet 1600 Series Access Point (AP1600) is a second generation, entry-level AP. It offers small and midsized enterprises great performance, functionality, and reliability at a competitive price. The 802.11n-based Aironet 1600 Series offers small and midsized enterprises an…

Cisco Products: Most Popular & Scarce Models Available at Router-switch.com Now

Posted on March 5, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Router-switch.com released a wide range of popular and scarce Cisco models at competitive prices for regulars and new customers. As the leading networking giant, Cisco is famous for supplying the advanced networking solutions and high quality network equipment. Cisco product…

Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Comparison & Features

Posted on March 3, 2014 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco Catalyst 2960-X Series Switches are fixed-configuration, stackable Gigabit Ethernet switches that provide enterprise-class access for campus and branch applications. Designed for operational simplicity to lower total cost of ownership, they enable scalable, secure and energy-efficient business operations with intelligent…