The broadband revolution is here, and thus the bit of hardware we call the router is gaining in popularity. The word conjures up images of people with computer science degrees attempting to solve ...

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 ...

The fix is simple: just use managed switches for anything that sits between your router and the rest of your gear. Unmanaged ...

When a network router doesn't have enough network ports to connect all the necessary devices, a switch can be used to add additional ports. In the case of business networks, switches are often ...

I’ve given a few tips for ways to configure your router, and a reader asked how to log into a specific model. If you act as your own IT department, that basic step may be the only thing keeping you ...

- Windows 10 VM running on ESXi Server (connected to vmnic1, port 6 on TP-Link) - OPNsense Firewall VM running on ESXi Server (connected to vmnic1, port 6 on TP-Link) The OPNsense Firewall VM can do ...

What is AAA and how do you configure it in the Cisco IOS? Your email has been sent When it comes to network security, AAA is a requirement. Here is what each of these are used for and why you should ...

I havent used a linksys router/netgear switch, but what it sounds like is you need to do something with your port filters/forwards. There should be a gui for your ...