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Cisco, VMware Doing Further on Next-gen Cloud Infrastructure

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

Cisco and VMware have expanded their strategic relationship to offer integrated products for cloud infrastructures and solutions aimed at delivering the software defined data center. That was a popular topic…

Cisco Expo South Africa to be Held at Sun City in 2013

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

Cisco’s flagship event to set the spotlight on solutions that will transform the information technology landscape in SA. Cisco announced that it will be hosting its premier customer and partner…

How to Configure Cisco Routers as Frame Relay Switch (FRS)?

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

Students and People who are preparing for the CCNA Exam often need to have a frame relay switch in their lab to practice for the Frame-Relay. How to configure Frame-Relay Switching…

VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP) & VTP Modes

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

What is a VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP)? “VTP allows a network manager to configure a switch so that it will propagate VLAN configurations to other switches in the network” VLAN…

Configure Private VLANs on Cisco 3560 Switches

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

The private-VLAN feature addresses two problems that service providers face when using VLANs: 1. Scalability: The switch supports up to 1005 active VLANs. If a service provider assigns one VLAN…

Create Your Own Cisco Cloud Games Face 2012

Posted on August 10, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

After an amazing game by an amazing game, London 2012 Olympic Games is approaching the ending time. Definitely, this international sports feast impressed a lot of people deeply. Some people…

Top Five Cisco IOS Commands Every Network Admin Should Know

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

There are 5 commands that every Cisco network administrator should know. These are core administration commands that will help you to really know what is going on. If you are…

How to Troubleshoot OSPF?

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

OSPF is one of our more complicated routing protocols, and it can be pretty intimidating, especially at first. But once you have mastered how to configure this Link State Protocol,…

Cisco at London Olympics 2012: More Than Numbers, Stories Continue…

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

London Olympics final countdown begins. It’s exciting to welcoming the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. To prepare a perfect sport feast for all the people…

Cisco Layoffs, Part of Its ‘Transformation Project’

Posted on July 25, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco’s layoffs this week could be the first in a series of cutbacks hitting product lines and business units that have underperformed. Wide Area Application Services (WAAS), Collaboration, Linksys and Advanced Services…

How to Configure EIGRP on a Cisco Router?

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

Do you need to configure dynamic routing protocol for you network? EIGRP may be an excellent choice. It is a full-featured routing protocol that can grow as your network grows.…

OSPF, How to Configure OSPF in the Cisco IOS?

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

OSPF is an interior gateway protocol that routes Internet Protocol (IP) packets solely within a single routing domain (autonomous system). It gathers link state information from available routers and constructs…

Configuring Local Username Database in Cisco IOS

Posted on July 12, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

How to configure Local Username Database in Cisco IOS? David Davis, the director of Infrastructure at Train Signal – the global leader in video training for IT Pros, wrote the article “Configuring…

How to Prepare for the CCIE Voice Written Exam?

Posted on July 10, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

How to prepare for the CCIE Written Exam? CCIE consultant Mark Lewis wrote an article “How to pass the CCIE Voice written exam”, more detailed info, tips as well as experience…

Guide to Cisco CCNA Voice Exam 640-461…Reviews, Main Topics

Posted on July 6, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

“Hi guys, now I´m going to prepare CCNA Voice, I´ve some videos of 640-460 and Official Exam Certification Guide. My lab consists in two cisco 4506c with iPhones 794x series…

Top 5 VoIP Concepts to Know for CCNA Voice—VoIP Basic for CCNA Voice Exam

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

The demand for IT professionals with a strong network background in Voice and Telephony technologies is growing. Brief Info of CCNA Voice Certification The Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA…

Main Network Hardware’s Difference: Integrated Devices, Router, Network Switch & Firewall

Posted on June 29, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

If you are used to working with home networking gear, you will be used to an integrated device that “does it all”. On a home network, you may have one…

Cisco Debuts Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers-EA6500, the Linksys Universal Media Connector

Posted on June 29, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco’s latest Smart Wi-Fi Router, the Linksys EA6500 , features six antennas and 802.11ac wireless technology. Cisco is raising the bar on wireless networking and connectivity with its latest two…

Cisco Study: Online Shopping Fuels Rise in Customer Expectations

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

With the advent of the Internet, retailers nowadays enjoy new sales opportunities outside the four walls through the creation of an online store. But with this development, customer demands and…

Cisco WebEx Social: Bringing Social Collaboration to Mobile Devices…

Posted on June 25, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco Systems has expanded its Web conferencing brand WebEX in an effort to offer its customers a more social experience with its unified communications and collaboration technologies. It has rebranded…

3 WAN Protocols: HDLC, PPP, and Frame-Relay You Should Know

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

Your company is connected to the Internet, isn’t it? So what WAN protocol do you use to connect to the Internet? Chances are, that if you have a T1 leased…

How Router Interfaces get Their Names on Cisco Routers?

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

Why is your router’s Ethernet interface called Ethernet0/0 on one router but Ethernet 3/0 on another router? Where do these names come from? This tutorial will explain how Cisco router…