Many administrators forget—or don't even realize—that they can configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on Cisco IOS routers and switches. David Davis discusses the pros and cons of this ...

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 ...

ActionPacked Networks offers free network device management software to help IT more easily configure access control lists, track traffic flow data and set quality of service metrics without depending ...

I have a new Cisco 2600 series router that we are going to use to handle internet access for our new T1 line. I am in charge of configuring it.<P>I'm not really experienced with Cisco products, I've ...

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 ...