Why Does the Nexus Core Switch Rock in the Datacenter?
The Cisco Nexus core switching system is taking the datacenter by storm, and there are good reasons why IT professionals are making it the heart of their server and storage…
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How to Protect Router Password?
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…
Cisco Router Auxiliary, Console and Telnet Passwords Setup
There are five passwords used to secure your Cisco routers: console, auxiliary, telnet (VTY), enable password, and enable secret. Just as you learned earlier in the chapter, the first two…
Types of Networks
In order to be proficient in network security, you have to understand the different types of networks since each network type poses different challenges, issues and risks. There are different types…
Cisco Catalyst 6500 Switches Vs. Catalyst 4500 Series
“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…
Cisco Network: the Cisco 3-Layered Hierarchical Model
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…
Demo: How to Configure InterVLAN Routing On Layer 3 Switches?
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…
Simple Steps to Create a Non-Routed VLAN on Cisco Switch
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.…
How to Configure DHCP on a Cisco Router or Cisco Switch?
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…
Tutorial: How to Add a DHCP Range to a Cisco 3750 Switch?
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…
Is Catalyst 6500 Supervisor 2T Your Upgrade Answer?
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…
Cisco Integrated Services Routers G1, EOL Announcement
Cisco Integrated Services Router 1841, 2800, and 3800 Series product families have lead the access routing market for the past 6 years; however with greater demands in the branch for…
Cisco Nexus 5500: A Viable Core Switch for the Midsized Enterprise?
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…
How to Configure PPP on Cisco Router？
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…
A Tale of Cisco, Cisco Network & Cisco Equipment
Cisco’s History—Cisco, founded in 1984 by a married couple(Len Bosack and Sandy Lerner) who worked as computer operations staff members at Stanford University, is a worldwide network giant in providing…
Tutorial & Tips: How to Set Up a Cisco Linksys Router?
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.…
Is Your Network Ready for Mobility or Mobile Devices?
Is Your Network Ready for a Mobile Workforce or not? Is your infrastructure ready to accept a large number of mobile devices? Nowadays, all kinds of organizations are going mobile,…
General Questions Help You Realize Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Point
The Cisco Aironet 1250 Series is a component of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, which can scale up to 18,000 access points with full Layer 3 mobility across central or…
DHCP & DHCP Operation
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) works in a client/server mode. DHCP enables clients on an IP network to obtain or lease IP address or configuration from a DHCP server. This…
Cisco CTO: Software is becoming a Core Competency for Us
Padmasree Warrior—Cisco’s chief technology officer talks up vendor’s software, server and switching skills in opening speech at Cisco Live event. Cisco’s chief technology officer has claimed that software will soon…
Competitive Analysis: Why Cisco, Not Juniper?
Networks matter more now than ever, and your choice of networking partner does, too. Why should you choose Cisco? Cisco understands the strategic value of the network and consistently delivers…
Buyer’s Guide: How to Select Cisco Branch Routers
Enhanced security, VoIP and video optimization and other features have made the branch router anything but a generic purchase these days. Here’s a look at Cisco’s proudest products. Cisco Systems…
