2025 - Router Switch Blog

The ICT Professional’s Guide to Lifecycle Management: Free EOL & EOSL Checker

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Tiger zen | 0 Comments

For Network Architects, System Integrators, and IT Procurement teams, managing hardware lifecycles is a high-stakes balancing act. In a typical multi-vendor environment, tracking when a device reaches its End-of-Life…

Cisco EOL & EOSL Guide: Free EOL/EOSL Checker Tool

Posted on November 17, 2025 by toms | 0 Comments

Managing the lifecycle of Cisco networking hardware and software is critical for maintaining network security, performance, and compliance. Cisco defines formal End-of-Life (EoL) and End-of-Sale (EoS) policies to guide organizations…

Port 80 vs 443: Performance, Security, and Enterprise Deployment Insights

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Selene Gong | 0 Comments

In the intricate world of enterprise networking, understanding the fundamental differences between Port 80 and Port 443 is not just technical trivia; it’s a cornerstone of secure, efficient, and compliant…

Troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst Fabric Edge Node Visibility Issues

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Selene Gong | 0 Comments

Encountering “Cisco Catalyst Fabric site not showing edge node” during SD-Access deployments is a critical operational hurdle that disrupts endpoint connectivity and policy enforcement across your fabric network. This guide…

OSPF vs EIGRP: A Deep Dive for Enterprise Networks

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Selene Gong | 0 Comments

Selecting the right dynamic routing protocol is a core architectural decision for your enterprise network. While both OSPF and EIGRP are widely used Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs), their design philosophies,…

Cisco IOS XE Upgrade Guide: Best Practices and Step-by-Step Process

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Selene Gong | 0 Comments

Keeping your Cisco devices up to date is critical for maintaining performance, stability, and security in your enterprise network. Cisco IOS XE, the modular and programmable operating system for Cisco…

Best Ethernet Switches for Business (2025): Selection Guide and Top Picks

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Selene Gong | 0 Comments

Selecting the right Ethernet switch for your business network is critical to ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability while avoiding costly future upgrades and network downtime. This guide helps you…

How to Build a 100G Data Center: Architecture, Cabling, and Equipment Selection

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Selene Gong | 0 Comments

Upgrading your data center network to 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100G) is no longer a luxury but a necessity for many modern enterprises. As discussed in our previous post “When to Upgrade…

Data Center 100G Upgrade: Is It Time for Your Business?

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Selene Gong | 0 Comments

In today’s digital landscape, data centers form the backbone of nearly all online activities. The escalating demand for fast, reliable, and scalable network infrastructure—driven by AI workloads, extensive virtualization, and…

How to Configure SSH on Cisco Switch: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Selene Gong | 0 Comments

To configure SSH on a Cisco switch and enable secure remote management, you typically need to set up a local user account, configure an IP domain name, generate RSA cryptographic…

Best 10Gb Switch for SMB in 2025: Unlock Next-Gen Network Performance

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Selene Gong | 0 Comments

In today’s data-driven landscape, Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) face growing challenges as traditional 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) networks struggle to keep pace with increasing bandwidth demands. Exploding data volumes,…