The following articles have been embraced by our readers because they offer valuable information about various networking topics:
1) Basic Cisco Router Configuration Step-By-Step
This article discusses the 7 most important and most basic steps to follow for configuring any Cisco Router.
Specifically, you will learn the following:
- Configure Access Passwords.
- Configure a Hostname.
- Configure IP addresses on Router interfaces.
- Configure static or dynamic routing.
- Configure NAT.
- Configure DHCP.
- Saving your configuration.
2) Basic Cisco Switch Configuration Step-By-Step
Ethernet Switches are the fundamental network devices of Local Area Networks (LAN). This article discusses the basic steps needed to configure any Cisco ethernet switch.
Specifically, you will learn the following:
- Connecting to switch and setting hostname.
- Configure access (accounts and passwords).
- Configure administration and management access.
- Configure VLANs and access ports.
- Saving the configuration.
3) Compare and Contrast Network Topologies (Star, Mesh, Bus, Hybrid etc)
Many introductory exams about computer networking require students to know the basic network topologies, how they differ, their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages etc.
This article discusses and compares the most important Network topologies such as:
- Star
- Mesh
- Bus
- Hybrid
- Ring
- Tree
4) Commands Cheat Sheets for Cisco Routers, Switches, ASA Firewalls
In this post you will get downloadable PDF files which show the most important commands for Cisco Routers, Switches and ASA firewalls.
These cheat sheets are ideal to save on your computer and have them as reference in your work environment or when studying for Cisco exams.
5) Best Hardware Firewalls for Home and Small Business
Most people rely on just their home or SMB border router for securing their networks. However, many network and security professionals prefer to install a dedicated hardware firewall for protecting their home or business networks.
In this post I list and discuss several great hardware firewall models that are among the best in the market for home or small business networks.
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