Cisco Static Routes FAQ: How to Use It?
Static routes while manually intensive to keep up, are a very quick and effective way to route data from one subnet to different subnet. Let’s start with the basics. What is a static route? - a static route is a hard coded path in the router that specifies...
Network Switches: Functions & Types of Switches
Functions of a Network Switch A switch is a device that is used at the Access or OSI Layer 2; a switch can be used to connect multiple hosts (PCs) to the network. Unlike a hub, a switch forwards a message to a specific host. When any host on the network...
How a Network Switch Forward Frames in Ethernet Network
A switch uses different method of forwarding frames in Ethernet network. These methods are: Store-and-Forward or Cut-through Switching. Store-and-Forward Switching In store-and-forward switching, when the switch receives the frame, it stores the received...
Secure Networking
Secure Networking Our Self-Defending Network is an architectural solution designed for the evolving security landscape. Security is integrated everywhere and with the help of a lifecycle services approach, enterprises can design, implement, operate and...
What Is a Layer 3 Switch? Router vs. Layer 3 Switches
Layer 3 switches were conceived as a technology to improve on the performance of routers used in large local area networks (LANs) like corporate intranets. The key difference between Layer 3 switches and routers lies in the hardware technology used to...
Cisco CloudVerse: Build One Private Cloud, Multiple Hypervisors
Cisco steps back from close partner VMware to help firms build a private cloud using Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware ESX Server, plus Cisco blades By Charles Babcock from InformationWeek Cisco Systems Tuesday took a step back from its close cloud partner...
Cisco Club: Cisco Catalyst & Cisco Catalyst Switches
Catalyst is the brand name for a variety of network switches sold by Cisco Systems. While commonly associated with Ethernet switches, a number of different interfaces have been available throughout the history of the brand. Cisco acquired several different...
Cisco Unified IP Phone Guide: Overview on Cisco 7971 IP Phone
Overview on Cisco 7971 IP Phone 1 Programmable buttons Configurable buttons that provide access to various phone features 2 Footstand button Allows you to adjust the angle of the phone base. 3 Display button Awakens the touchscreen from power-save mode...
Cisco, Juniper, Check Point, Palo Alto among Firms in Security Contest
TheInfoPro study finds Cisco and Juniper down, Check Point and Palo Alto up in firewall popularity contest In the security popularity contest of the moment, Cisco and Juniper are down and Palo Alto Networks and Check Point are up when it comes to network...
Cisco 2900 Series Powers the Next Phase of Branch-office Evolution
Cisco 2900 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR), designed to power the next phase of branch-office evolution, deliver highly secure connectivity with multiservice integration that can transform the workplace with a broad set of integrated services,...