ASA Routed vs. Transparent
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…
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VLAN vs. Subnet
“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+?
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
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…
Comparison of Cisco AP 2600 and Aironet 3600 Series
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
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
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
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 Catalyst 2960-X Comparison & Features
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…
Cisco 2901 vs. Cisco 1921 vs. Cisco 1941/1941W
If you wanna buy a Cisco router to set up your network, maybe you are confused with the detailed functions of these models, such as Cisco 1921, Cisco 1941 and Cisco 2901. Which one would be better for your network…
Cisco 2901 Router Review
Cisco 2901 router delivers highly secure data, voice, video, and application services for small offices. It offers embedded hardware encryption acceleration, voice-and video-capable digital signal processor (DSP) slots, optional firewall, intrusion prevention, call processing, voicemail, and application services. In addition,…
Cisco 1921 vs. Cisco 1941 vs. Cisco 1941W
Cisco 1900 Routers are designed to meet the application demands of today’s small branches and to evolve to cloud-based services. They took over Cisco 1800 series becoming the most popular Cisco router today. Cisco 1900 Series ISR include: 2 RU and…
Cisco Catalyst 4500E Supervisor Engine 8-E Review
The new Cisco Catalyst 4500E Supervisor Engine 8-E extends one policy, one management, one network to the world’s most widely deployed modular access switch- Cisco Catalyst 4500E. It is an enterprise-class, access and aggregation supervisor engine designed to provide up…
Nexus 9000 vs. Nexus 7000
Cisco’s some customers care about the future of their existing investments in Cisco’s data center switches when Cisco introduced its new series of data center switches as part of its SDN-flavored Application Centric Infrastructure. Cisco launched the Nexus 9000 series…
Nexus 7000 and Catalyst 6500 Comparison Guide
Network engineers are always discussing the Nexus and Cisco Catalyst after Nexus 7000 was released. Some of them are accustomed to use the Cisco 6500 series, but those who are looking forward to Nexus mentions the newer line’s speed and…
Cisco Catalyst 2960-24TC-L Review
Cisco 2960 series is well known as a cost effective network switch. It provides desktop Fast Ethernet connectivity for entry-level wiring closet and small branch-office networks and simplifies the migration from non-intelligent hubs and unmanaged switches to a fully scalable…
Cisco ACLs In and Out on Cisco ASA
The issue of Cisco ACLs in and out may frustrate many users of Cisco hardware. When to apply ACL in or out of an interface? We will share an experience from a guy who usually works with firewalls. Let’s check…
Cisco ACL In and Out Questions
Q1: When to apply ACL in or out? I am having a hard time understanding when to apply an ACL on in or out of the interface. When do I want to apply the ACL on the IN, and when do I want to…
Layer-3 Switching or Layer-2 Switching?
Have you ever faced designing a campus network or similar network of hospitals, factories and organizations? How to design a better network? What factors you need to count in? Here we found a case study provided by Ivan Pepelnjak (CCIE…
Routers vs. Network Switches
If you need to choose a router or a switch to set up a network for your business, what you will take into consideration? As we known, router and network switch are necessary computer networking devices. They allow one or…
Compare Cisco 2960 Models
As the leading Layer 2 edge switches, Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series Switches provides improved operational excellence, highly secure business operations, improved sustainability, and an enhanced workspace experience. They are designed for entry-level enterprise, midmarket, and branch office networks.…
Types of Wireless Network & Wireless Topologies
In order to design and implement Cisco Wireless solutions successfully, CCNA Wireless students need to be familiar with the options for various wireless topologies. Two were defined by the 802.11 committees, while others were made possible thanks to excellent developments by…
