October 04, 2014

The router is a key component that controls the movement of data into and out of the network and between devices within the network. It is particularly important to protect network routers because the failure of a routing device could make sections of the network or the entire network inaccessible. Controlling access to routers and enabling reporting on routers are critical to network security and should be part of a comprehensive security policy. Continue reading “Packet Tracer Lab Securing Router Admin Access” »
April 01, 2014
Posted by: admin : Category:
CCNA,
CCNP,
GNS3 Dynamips,
Packet Tracer

Are you preparing for Cisco certification exam and need lab equipment? If so there are a few things you need to know. The new CCNA and CCNP exam is based on the latest Cisco IOS revision 15.0 this limits the number of Cisco routers model available to use in your practice labs. The Cisco 2800 series router is the most affordable model that supports the necessary IOS version. Older router models are still useable but should have at least Cisco IOS revision 12.4 installed. But in any case your lab should contain at least one router model that supports the latest Cisco IOS revision 15.0. Continue reading “New Cisco IOS Requirements for Certification Exams” »
June 23, 2013
Posted by: admin : Category:
CCIE,
CCNA,
CCNP,
Switching

Cisco switch stacks are an affordable alternative to the more expensive Cisco Catalyst 4500 and 6500 modular switching chassis. The cisco switch stack provides single point of management, redundancy and is easily expanded to provide to additional port density. What is a switch stack?
February 17, 2013

In this Free Cisco Lab Packet Tracer activity we will be troubleshooting route redistribution between Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Inter Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Routing Information Protocol (RIP) and static routing protocols.