The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a necessary tool for every network administrator. You can easily configure it with just a few commands. SNMP is still the most popular way to monitor ...

Most IT pros know that using Telnet to manage routers, switches, and firewalls is not exactly a security best practice. Instead, the accepted alternative to Telnet’s lack of security is Secure Shell ...

When building a lab to use to practice for CCNA or CCNP, you need Cisco switches. Part of the decision must be how many switches you can afford. And of course you’ll want to know whether adding that ...

If you go to EBay, and search on “Cisco router”, you get a lot of hits (over 7000 just a few minutes ago.) It can be quite daunting if you’re early into your CCENT or CCNA study, three chapters into ...