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How to Configure the Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series Switches?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco 3560 Series, fixed configuration Enterprise class switch with PoE functionality in Fast and Gigabit Ethernet configurations, is intended to provide high-performance network switching while reducing power consumption relative to previous Cisco switches for use in corporate networks. It could…

Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Switches

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

The Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series is a mid-range modular switch series that offers non-blocking layer 2 through layer 4 switching capabilities for enterprise, small and medium-sized business (SMB) and metropolitan (metro) Ethernet customers. A Cisco Catalyst 4500 comprises a chassis,…

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…

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Switches Vs. Catalyst 4500 Series

Posted on May 8, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

“What differences btw catalyst 4500 and 6500 series? Our company is looking to get a new switch for or core/OC. The switch being replaced is an Enterasys matrix, I don’t know which model, but is very old, and all servers…

Cisco Network: the Cisco 3-Layered Hierarchical Model

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

Starting with the basics, the Cisco network is traditionally defined as a three-tier hierarchical model comprising the core, distribution, and access layers. Cisco both developed their system according to this model and recommend their end-users to follow the same philosophy.…

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 one…

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,…

Cisco Launches New Industrial Switches-Cisco IE 2000 Series

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

Cisco unveiled the Industrial Ethernet (IE) 2000 switch series, a cornerstone product for the company’s Connected Industries business unit and industrial network offerings. The IE 2000 series is an extension of Cisco’s current industrial Ethernet product lines, the Catalyst 2955 and the IE 3000…

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…

Is Catalyst 6500 Supervisor 2T Your Upgrade Answer?

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

The Catalyst 6500 Supervisor 2T was first touted to resellers and customers in 2009 under NDA. Then suddenly in 2010 the chatter went quiet, and the Nexus 5000 arrived, soon followed by the Nexus 7000. Throughout the first part of…

Cisco Expands SMB Networking, UC Portfolio

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

Cisco expands technology portfolio for small businesses to enable customers to get the most out of mobility and cloud solutions. New product portfolio creates the right network to allow small businesses and their solution providers to boost productivity through the…

Cisco Nexus 5500: A Viable Core Switch for the Midsized Enterprise?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Mix of Nexus 5500 & Catalyst 6500? Hi there, Does Nexus 5500 series require a Nexus 7000 parent device? or it will be supported with Catalyst 6509? If this is the scenario : CAT6509 – Core Layer 3 CAT6509 –…

FAQ: Power over Ethernet (PoE) Power Requirements

Posted on March 30, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is the ability for the LAN switching infrastructure to provide power over a copper Ethernet cable to an endpoint or powered device. This capability was developed and first delivered by Cisco in 2000 in order to…

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…

Switch Types and LAN Switching

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

A switch is a telecommunication device which receives a message from any device connected to it and then transmits the message only to that device for which the message was meant. It plays an integral part in most modern Ethernet…

Cisco Catalyst 2960 LAN Base Series & Catalyst 2960 LAN Lite Series

Posted on March 15, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech |

The Cisco Catalyst 2960-S and 2960 Series are fixed-configuration access switches designed for enterprise, midmarket, and branch office networks to provide lower total cost of ownership. The Cisco Catalyst 2960 and 2960-S Series Switches are the leading Layer 2 edge, providing…

Ethernet & Ethernet Switch

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

Ethernet refers to the family of Local Area Network (LAN) implementation. Ethernet is actually the most popular Local Area Network architecture that consists of Ethernet specifications and standards as well as Ethernet hardware devices such as Ethernet splitter, Ethernet drivers…

WAN & WAN Devices

Posted on February 7, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

When an individual Company or Organization has locations that are separated by large geographical distances, it will be a matter of necessity to connect these individual locations so as to share, exchange and manager data or communication. To achieve this,…

Cisco Updates Its High-end Switches to Offer 40GbE and 100GbE Capabilities

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

Cisco has updated its switching portfolio with 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) and 40 GE capabilities, in a move aimed at datacentres and large campuses requiring heavy-duty bandwidth. A 40 GE option is available for the Catalyst 6500 switching line and both…

Cisco Says: “We Are Adding OpenFlow to Our Nexus Switches.”

Posted on January 16, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

OpenFlow start-up Big Switch Networks is submitting its controller software to the open-source community in order to catalyze an ecosystem of application developers, according to GigaOm. Cisco says it’s adding OpenFlow to its Nexus switches. It also says it’s formulating…

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…