We have a pair of Cisco switches which are connected together and a pair of Cisco 7200 routers.<BR><BR>Currently we only connect router1 to switch1 and router2 to switch2.<BR><BR>What I want to ...

Most IT pros realize that using Telnet to manage routers, switches, and firewalls is insecure. Transmitted in clear text across a network, Telnet traffic basically publicizes any login usernames and ...

IOS Interface Configuration Mode commands I thought everyone should know. As usual, I asked readers to chime in with their suggestions in the article’s discussion. TechRepublic member Pwright ...

Security researchers have found that the firmware for several Cisco small-business routers contains numerous security issues. The problems include hardcoded password hashes as well as static X.509 ...

The Cisco Linksys E2000 Advanced Wireless-N Router ($119, list) is a solid router for first-time home network admins who just want to get up and running fast. If you plan to use it in the 5 GHz band, ...

Cisco routers, often used in enterprise networks, distribute network traffic across the network via several protocols. The Transmission Control Protocol, or TCP, connection is one protocol type ...

Network security relies heavily on passwords. Cisco routers use passwords to ensure that only "trusted" users can perform certain services. In this Daily Drill Down, Todd Lammle takes you on a journey ...

Service providers who are serious about offering optical services right into the enterprise have to deal with one fundamental fact: Their network-edge equipment has to process a phenomenal bitstream ...

There's good news and bad news regarding Cisco's Linksys E3000 High Performance Wireless N Router. First, the good: the throughput performance of this router is amazing. It delivered off-the-chart ...