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IT Demands More of Networks, Rivalry between Cisco & HP More Intense

Posted on January 5, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

As cloud computing, consumerization, and mobility boost demands on enterprise networks, HP and Cisco will escalate their battle to supply the IT infrastructure. Across IT, many observers have identified…

Awesome, What Happened to Networking in 2011?

Posted on January 5, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

After about eight or nine years of networking innovation stagnation, the number of new innovations starting in 2010 and exploding in 2011 is astounding. Speed and feeds are increasing, but…

Video Offer: Cisco Catalyst 3560 and 3750 QoS Simplified

Posted on January 4, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

This video offers a comprehensive look at Quality of Service configuration on Cisco Catalyst 3560 and 3750 Series switches. It’s a free training video that details the theory and configuration…

How to Manage Cisco 2950 Switches by IP Address?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

By default the Cisco Catalyst 2950 is not configured for remote administration. Basic configuration to enable remote administration on the Cisco Catalyst 2950 includes configuring an IP address on the…

Cisco Catalyst 4500 Switch, How to Configure a DHCP Relay on It?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to hosts on a local network. DHCP also delivers TCP/IP configuration parameters such as the subnet mask…

Cisco Supervisor Engines, Benefits

Posted on December 30, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Supervisor Engine is a module that is installed in the Cisco Chassis-based Catalyst Switches or Routers. Supervisor engine contains nearly all the same components of a fixed Cisco Switches or…

Twelve Global Executives to Watch in 2012

Posted on December 30, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Reputations, money, survival. A lot hangs in the balance in 2012 for the prominent heads of many global companies. Here’s a rundown of a dozen of the more intriguing business…

How to Connect a Router/Switch Through the Console Port?

Posted on December 29, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Every Cisco router/network switch has a console port on its back. It is there to provide a way to hookup a terminal to the router in order to work on…

Cisco Catalyst 6000/6500, Aim at Enterprise Network & Service Provider Networks

Posted on December 28, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco Catalyst 6000/6500 family represents the flagship of the Cisco Catalyst switching product range. The switch is aimed at the enterprise network and also at service provider networks. The…

How to Make Cisco Console Cables?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

A Cisco console cable is used to connect a computer system directly into a networking device, such as a switch or a router. The cable consists of a DB9 (female)…

25 Top Network and IT Industry News Stories of 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

What big news made a great impression on you in 2011? Well, 2011, a year full of unforgettable stories, will be remembered for the death of Steve Jobs, Cisco’s refocusing,…

Cisco OnPlus, Cloud-based Managed Services Launched Aimed at SMBs

Posted on December 26, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco has launched a cloud-based managed services program, OnPlus, for channel partners seeking to offer remote network management and assessment to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). “Small businesses need a…

Eight Steps to Protect Your Cisco Router

Posted on December 22, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Network security is a completely changing area; new devices like IDS (Intrusion Detection systems), IPS (Intrusion Prevention systems), and Honeypots are modifying the way people think about security. Companies are…

How to Configure a Cisco 2960 Switch/Layer 2 Switch?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

If you are looking to improve your network performance by replacing your old network hubs, and want performance and reliability along with entry-level QoS (Quality of Service) and PoE (Power…

Layer 2 Switches & Layer 3 switches

Posted on December 20, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

What is the basic difference between layer 2 & layer 3 switches? We often hear of these two terms and try to distinguish them, which one is better for building…

Static Routing vs. Dynamic Routing

Posted on December 19, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

For routing between routers to work efficiently in an internetwork, routers must have knowledge of other network IDs or be configured with a default route. On large internetworks, the routing…

Check: What Events Shaped Cisco in 2011?

Posted on December 16, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Transformational year marked by layoffs, restructuring, killing Flip, heightened competition and humbling results, 30 events that shaped Cisco in 2011. 2011 was a tumultuously transitional year for Cisco. The company…

Tutorial: How to Wire an RJ-45 Console Cable?

Posted on December 15, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Routers and network switches typically require an RS232 serial data connection to interface with the device for initial configuration. Serial data connections may also be used for diagnostics purposes, especially…

Cisco Catalyst 4000/4500 Family, Entry-level Chassis-based Switch

Posted on December 14, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The Cisco Catalyst 4000/4500 switch family represents the entry-level chassis-based switch offering from Cisco. The Catalyst 4000/4500 switches are made up of three basic components: Chassis— This includes the switch…

Self-defending Networks, the Marketing’s Dead, and the Goal’s Alive

Posted on December 13, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco security Chief John Stewart on the future of the ‘self-defending network’ and why IT security shops must return to basics. The foundation for a self-defending network is integrated security…

Microsoft Hyper-V: What It Means for Cisco Nexus 1000v

Posted on December 12, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

For enterprise and service provider customers who want to extend Cisco networking experience to their Microsoft Windows Server 8 Hyper-V deployments, Cisco offers a full portfolio of virtual networking technologies…

Router-switch.com: A Batch of New Cisco Network Equipment Surprises the Coming Christmas Day

Posted on December 9, 2011 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Christmas Day, the most important festival to western people, is approaching. How to celebrate it? Gifts must be prepared for your family,your friends. All right, router-switch.com, the leading Cisco supplier,…