How-to – Page 14 – Router Switch Blog

How to Protect Router Password?

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

Administrators can access a router for administrative purposes in a variety of ways. For example, as shown in Figure 3-2, a PC running terminal emulation software can telnet into a router. The Telnet connection is considered to be using a…

How to Setup VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) on Cisco Switches?

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

If you have more than a couple of switches, configuring VLAN’s can be a real pain. To make it easier, Cisco developed VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP). Now, let’s find out what VTP can do for you. If you have 20…

LAN and Setup VLAN on a Cisco Switch

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

When I heard of the LAN and VLAN for the first time, I have nothing idea about it. What is it, and how is it used for? … So many doubts need to be dealt with. Have you ever wondered…

Demo: How to Configure InterVLAN Routing On Layer 3 Switches?

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

This video demo shows that how to configure InterVLAN routing on a Cisco Catalyst 3550 series switch. Video Demo: How to Configure InterVLAN Routing On Layer 3 Switches? NOTE: VLANs divide broadcast domains in a LAN environment. Whenever hosts in…

How to Create an Inter-only VLAN on a Router?

Posted on May 2, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Networks) allow network switches to separate traffic based on a logical identifier, known as a VLAN ID. When used in conjunction with a router that supports sub- interfaces, a VLAN can be create that only allows…

Simple Steps to Create a Non-Routed VLAN on Cisco Switch

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

VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is a network industry standard configuration that creates a virtual network container for all devices connected to ports or wireless networks included in the VLAN. Regardless of the brand of network device implementing a VLAN,…

How to Configure DHCP on a Cisco Router or Cisco Switch?

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

If you want to configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on PC clients, you currently have multiple options to choose for your DHCP server. One of the more common ways to accomplish this is by using a Windows or Linux…

Tutorial: How to Add a DHCP Range to a Cisco 3750 Switch?

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

Launch a serial command line terminal connection with the Cisco 3750, and then configure DHCP to manage a range of IP addresses for the network. The Cisco Catalyst 3750 switch can provide network DHCP services when a dedicated DHCP server is…

How to Configure PPP on Cisco Router？

Posted on April 9, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech |

What is PPP? Point-to-Point connection is one of the most common types of WAN connection. PPP connections are used to connect LANs to service provider WANs, and to connect LAN segments within an organization network. A LAN-to-WAN point-to-point connection is…

Analysis: How to Choose the Right Cisco Switches for Your LAN?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Large and mid-size organizations or enterprises are entering another cycle of Local Area Network upgrades due to two recent technology changes. One is that 10Gb Ethernet are now standard connections on servers. The other is the widespread adoption of wireless…

Tutorial & Tips: How to Set Up a Cisco Linksys Router?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech |

Cisco Linksys router, one of the most required routers to build your home networks, however, end-users are commonly challenged to setup the device in the home, office, or other locations. The popular Cisco Linksys routers on the market may be…

How to Upgrade the License on Your Cisco ASA?

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

The different licensing “levels” available on the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances allow an organization to buy only what they need while retaining the option to upgrade in the future, if necessary. For example, a small business with 15 employees may…

Doc Sharing: How to Migrate from Catalyst to Nexus?

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

How to migrate from a Catalyst-based data center to a Nexus-based data center? Are you still confused with layer 2 and Layer 3? Maybe the following document written by Jeremy Filliben can help you become a network expert. Migrating from…

How to Make Your Ethernet Crossover Cable?

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

An Ethernet crossover cable is a type of Ethernet cable used to connect computing devices together directly. Normal straight through or patch cables were used to connect from a host network interface controller (a computer or similar device) to a…

How to Configure Cisco 1941W?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco 1941W builds on the best-in-class offering of the existing Cisco 1841 Integrated Services Routers by offering Cisco 1941W. In addition to the support of a wide range of wireless connectivity options supported on Cisco 1941W, Cisco 1941W offers integration…

Password Recovery on Cisco 1242 Access Point

Posted on January 17, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech |

A wireless access point allows computers to connect to a wireless network. Wireless routers include a wireless access point built-in. Stand-alone models such as Cisco Aironet series connect to a wired network, allowing connection to an existing server over Wi-Fi.…

How to Recover Password on Cisco Router/Switch?

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

How to change and recovery the password cisco router? I forget my cisco router password, i want to change it or recovery it, and so how… Cisco devices, such as Cisco routers, or Cisco switches, connect computers together as local…

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 switch and also enabling telnet access. Once these configurations are…

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 it. The console port (sometimes called the management port) is…

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) connector on one end and a RJ45 (male) connector on…

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 over Ethernet), then the Cisco 2960 switch should be your…

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 when a network device is malfunctioning and unreachable over the…