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Port Forwarding a Range of Ports on Cisco IOS

Posted on January 18, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

One question that routinely comes up in a particular forum that we frequent is “How do I port forward a range of ports?” Usually, this question is met with one of two answers: 1) you don’t, or 2) manually enter…

How to Configure Basic NAT with Overloading?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Here’s a lab that might be helpful for those working towards the CCNA examination. We have a simple topology consisting of three routers. R8 will simply be used as a host on our “internal” network and R7 will be used…

How to Configure Static NAT for Inbound Connections?

Posted on January 16, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Someone recently asked me how to configure Network Address Translation (NAT) so that computers on the Internet could access his internal Web and mail server through his Cisco router. This requires configuring a static NAT translation between the dedicated public…

What’s the Order of Operations for Cisco IOS?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

“What’s the order in which IOS processes the running config between the following items? ACL Distrubute list, Route map Routing Protocol Routing What im looking for is the packet flow when it arrives thru an interface for better understanding? Does…

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 Set up NAT Using the Cisco IOS?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Network address translation (NAT) is one of those rare information technology buzzwords that do exactly what its name implies. In this case, it translates one network address into another network address. The most popular use for NAT is to connect…

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…

It’s the Best Time to Buy ‘Cisco’

Posted on January 2, 2013 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

2012 has already passed, of course, the so-called doomsday has also passed, which became a meaningful memory in our life. Many people, companies and organizations listed their reviews and events of 2012. Do you list your events or memorable moments…

Basic Information of Configuring HSRP on a Cisco Router

Posted on December 31, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Hot Standby Routing Protocol or HSRP, is a Cisco proprietary protocol that allows two or more routers to work together to represent a single IP address for a particular network. HSRP, as well as Virtual Route Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) are…

Cisco 2012 CSR Report: Packaging, Supplier Diversity & Governance

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

Cisco has long been a corporate social responsibility (CSR) trailblazer, and this year is no exception. The information technology giant recently released its 2012 CSR Report, which is an outstanding template of how to communicate and execute stakeholder engagement. Cisco’s report is also…

Cisco Ushers in the Next Generation in Enterprise Class Wi-Fi Connectivity

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

Cisco unveiled the Aironet Access Point 2600 and Aironet Access Point 1600. They join the Aironet Access Point 3600 (launched earlier this year) to make up Cisco’s second generation “G2” enterprise class 802.11n Cisco Aironet Access Points, a key component of Cisco’s Unified Access solution: one…

What the Main Difference between HSRP, VRRP and GLBP Protocols

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

In this article we will cover comparison of various first hop redundancy protocols. HSRP, VRRP and GLBP are the main three first hop redundancy protocols. In order to take the right decision for your network you should know the basics regarding all…

Why Should We Care About 10 Gigabit Ethernet Pluggable Optics?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

All you need to know about XENPAK, X2, and XFP transceivers on Cisco routing and switching products. Why Should I Care About 10 Gigabit Etherenet Pluggable Optics? To deploy 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) applications across Cisco switching and routing platforms,…

Cisco Catalyst 6500 vs. Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch

Posted on December 21, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Campus vs. data center applications can determine which Cisco Ethernet switch to use These days, Cisco network administrators are a nation divided. It is not enough for the network admin to say he works in a Cisco shop. The admin should also…

Video to Show Private VLANs & Configure PVLANs on A Cisco Switch

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

In this video (from YouTube), Keith Barker will explain the concept of private VLANs and then demonstrates how to configure them on a Cisco switch. This video show is very useful to help you prepare your Cisco Certification and ameliorate…

How to Configure GLBP in Cisco IOS Routers?

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

Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP) as the name implies can be used to configure Gateway redundancy between a group of routers and at the same time load balance the traffic across all of them. GLBP is similar to the High availability…

Cisco First Hop Redundancy Protocols: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP

Posted on December 18, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

When designing a network, one of the common things to focus on after simple access is how the network will deal with failure. Part of this process is trying to build as much redundancy into the design as financially possible,…

What Events Defined Cisco’s 2012?

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

2012, it was a busy year for Cisco. From software defined networking challenges to killing Cius and corporate restricting moves. January In just over two years since it started shipping, Cisco announces that it landed over 10,000 customers for its…

Merry Christmas, Up to 70% Discount to BUY Cisco Hardware at ROUTER-SWITCH.COM

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

Christmas Day is approaching. Every organization, every company, every family and everyone has its way to celebrating Christmas Day. For family, they will buy some surprising gifts for each other. For companies or stores, they will prepare big discount, generous…

What You Should Pay Attention to Cisco Aironet Access Point While Purchasing?

Posted on December 14, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

General Information of Cisco Aironet Access Point As WLAN deployments expa order brand viagra nd, security, scalability, reliability, ease of deployment, and management become increasingly important. Cisco provides a comprehensive line of access points that deliver enterprise-class features for business-ready…

Feature Comparison of Cisco Main Catalyst Switches-Catalyst 2960, 2950, Catalyst 3560, 3550

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

In order to help Cisco users or buyers know the popular Cisco catalyst switches, 2950, 3550, Catalyst 3560 Switches. We will list the main feature comparison of these Cisco switches, which includes hardware, layer 2, layer 3, routing protocols and…

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…