2012 – Router Switch Blog

Basic Information of Configuring HSRP on a Cisco Router

Posted on December 31, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Hot Standby Routing Protocol or HSRP, is a Cisco proprietary protocol that allows two or more routers to work together to represent a single IP address for a particular network. HSRP, as well as Virtual Route Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) are…

Cisco 2012 CSR Report: Packaging, Supplier Diversity & Governance

Posted on December 28, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco has long been a corporate social responsibility (CSR) trailblazer, and this year is no exception. The information technology giant recently released its 2012 CSR Report, which is an outstanding template of how to communicate and execute stakeholder engagement. Cisco’s report is also…

Cisco Ushers in the Next Generation in Enterprise Class Wi-Fi Connectivity

Posted on December 26, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco unveiled the Aironet Access Point 2600 and Aironet Access Point 1600. They join the Aironet Access Point 3600 (launched earlier this year) to make up Cisco’s second generation “G2” enterprise class 802.11n Cisco Aironet Access Points, a key component of Cisco’s Unified Access solution: one…

What the Main Difference between HSRP, VRRP and GLBP Protocols

Posted on December 26, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

In this article we will cover comparison of various first hop redundancy protocols. HSRP, VRRP and GLBP are the main three first hop redundancy protocols. In order to take the right decision for your network you should know the basics regarding all…

Why Should We Care About 10 Gigabit Ethernet Pluggable Optics?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

All you need to know about XENPAK, X2, and XFP transceivers on Cisco routing and switching products. Why Should I Care About 10 Gigabit Etherenet Pluggable Optics? To deploy 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) applications across Cisco switching and routing platforms,…

Cisco Catalyst 6500 vs. Cisco Nexus 7000 Switch

Posted on December 21, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Campus vs. data center applications can determine which Cisco Ethernet switch to use These days, Cisco network administrators are a nation divided. It is not enough for the network admin to say he works in a Cisco shop. The admin should also…

Video to Show Private VLANs & Configure PVLANs on A Cisco Switch

Posted on December 20, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

In this video (from YouTube), Keith Barker will explain the concept of private VLANs and then demonstrates how to configure them on a Cisco switch. This video show is very useful to help you prepare your Cisco Certification and ameliorate…

How to Configure GLBP in Cisco IOS Routers?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP) as the name implies can be used to configure Gateway redundancy between a group of routers and at the same time load balance the traffic across all of them. GLBP is similar to the High availability…

Cisco First Hop Redundancy Protocols: HSRP, VRRP, GLBP

Posted on December 18, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

When designing a network, one of the common things to focus on after simple access is how the network will deal with failure. Part of this process is trying to build as much redundancy into the design as financially possible,…

What Events Defined Cisco’s 2012?

Posted on December 17, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

2012, it was a busy year for Cisco. From software defined networking challenges to killing Cius and corporate restricting moves. January In just over two years since it started shipping, Cisco announces that it landed over 10,000 customers for its…

Merry Christmas, Up to 70% Discount to BUY Cisco Hardware at ROUTER-SWITCH.COM

Posted on December 17, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Christmas Day is approaching. Every organization, every company, every family and everyone has its way to celebrating Christmas Day. For family, they will buy some surprising gifts for each other. For companies or stores, they will prepare big discount, generous…

What You Should Pay Attention to Cisco Aironet Access Point While Purchasing?

Posted on December 14, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

General Information of Cisco Aironet Access Point As WLAN deployments expa order brand viagra nd, security, scalability, reliability, ease of deployment, and management become increasingly important. Cisco provides a comprehensive line of access points that deliver enterprise-class features for business-ready…

Feature Comparison of Cisco Main Catalyst Switches-Catalyst 2960, 2950, Catalyst 3560, 3550

Posted on December 13, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

In order to help Cisco users or buyers know the popular Cisco catalyst switches, 2950,

EOL/EOS for the Cisco 7200 Series Routers

Posted on December 13, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco announced the end-of-sale and end-of life dates for the Cisco 7200 Series Routers. The last day to order the affected product(s) is September 29, 2012. Customers with active service contracts will continue to receive support from the Cisco Technical Assistance…

FAQ: What Network Users Care about IPv6?

Posted on December 11, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

This article contains Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Internet Protocol Version 6(IPv6). Q. How to limit clients getting an IPv6 address without using a DHCP server ? A. Use the command“ipv6nd prefix <prefix> no-advertise”.This will set a bit in theIPv6 NA…

Antenna Product Portfolio for Cisco Aironet 802.11n Access Points

Posted on December 11, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco Aironet 802.11n access points include the Cisco Aironet 1250 Series, 1260 Series, 3500e Series, 3600e Series, and 1550 Series. These access points require the use of external antennas to make them fully functioning units. Although most existing Cisco antennas…

How to Configure GLBP?

Posted on December 10, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP) provides redundancy for IP networks, ensuring that user traffic immediately and transparently recovers from first hop router failures, while allowing packet load sharing between a group of redundant routers. GLBP provides load balancing over multiple…

10 Things to Know About the Cisco CCNA Voice Certification

Posted on December 5, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

The new Cisco CCNA Voice certification can help you verify that you have the specialized voice- over-IP (VoIP) skills that are in high demand among employers. Not sure if the Cisco CCNA Voice certification is the right path for your…

How to Fix OSPF Split Area with GRE Tunnel?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

‘How to Fix OSPF Split Area with GRE Tunnel?’ Well, here we will share a document of Fixing OSPF Split Area with GRE Tunnel from Cisco Support Community, which tell us the details and steps to configure OSPF, GRE Tunnel…

Tips & Examples: Configuring a GRE Tunnel

Posted on November 29, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Tunneling provides a mechanism to transport packets of one protocol within another protocol. The protocol that is carried is called as the passenger protocol, and the protocol that is used for carrying the passenger protocol is called as the transport…

How to Configure Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on Catalyst Switches?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) is a Layer 2 protocol that runs on bridges and switches. The specification for STP is IEEE 802.1D. The main purpose of STP is to ensure that you do not create loops when you have redundant…

Cisco 880 Series Routers, What Its Bright Points?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by RouterSwitch Tech | 0 Comments

Cisco 880 Series Integrated Services Routers, a type of fixed-configuration router, provide collaborative business solutions for secure voice and data communication to small businesses and enterprise teleworkers. Cisco 880 routers offer concurrent broadband services over third-generation (3G), Metro Ethernet, and…