Five things you should know about configuring a Cisco IOS switch Your email has been sent Once you're ready to make the jump to a more sophisticated switch, what do you need to know? Let's answer some ...

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 ...

I've got a Palo Alto FW HA Active/Passive pair, connected to two different Cisco switches (one for Edge traffic, the other as a DMZ switch). The Cisco switch interface for one of the FW pairs is ...

How in the blazing f*£& do I change the static IP address of a Cisco SG350-10 without using a console cable? I've updated it to the latest firmware, 2.5.0.92, and reset to factory defaults after the ...

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 ...

In a security alert published today, Cisco has advised owners of Nexus switches to disable a feature called PowerOn Auto Provisioning (POAP) for security reasons. POAP is currently enabled by default ...

Is Cisco gear high-priced but worth the investment because of quality support and advanced features -- or just plain high-priced? Cisco Systems Inc. is the dominant LAN switch vendor, both in the ...