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 ...

Want seamless control of the campus’s wired/wireless network? Check out EdTech’s review of the Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series Switch. John Breeden II is an award-winning reviewer with more than 20 years ...

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 ...

The incumbent switch makers of the world could learn a thing or two from the server racket. Well, they actually are, but it is because the hyperscalers and cloud builders of the world have been ...

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 ...

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 ...