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Configure a Cisco PIX Firewall with this template
Configuring a new Cisco PIX Firewall can be challenging and time-consuming. Why not automate the process with an Excel template? We've done most of the work for you by creating a d...
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Get better performance with Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF)
Cisco Express Forwarding (CEF) can result in faster switching and enable advanced features in the Cisco IOS. David Davis introduces you to CEF and its benefits in this article.
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Cisco administration 101: Configure GRE tunnels
Using generic routing encapsulation (GRE) tunnels on Cisco routers can come in handy with Cisco router administration, and configuring GRE tunnels is relatively easy. David Davis h...
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Configure a Cisco Catalyst 2950 switch with this template
While configuring a new Cisco Catalyst switch isn't necessarily difficult, it can be time-consuming. Why not automate the process with an Excel template? We've done most of the wor...
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How do I... Speed up the switch port initialization process?
When connecting a PC to a Cisco switch, it may sometimes take 30 seconds or more before the PC can communicate on the network. But with a few simple steps, you can shave off 30 sec...
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Configure QoS on your Cisco router with this template
Using quality of service (QoS) on Cisco network devices helps provide both bandwidth and priority to certain types of network traffic. In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches...
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Learn the benefits of Cisco AutoQoS
Configuring quality of service (QoS) can be very complex. To help make network administrators' lives easier, Cisco has developed AutoQoS, which configures QoS settings for you. In ...
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How do I... Monitor traffic on a network for free with Ethereal
If you want to monitor traffic on your network, you can purchase a packet analyzer. However if your budget is tight, you don't have to spend any money at all. Here's how you can do...
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Cisco administration 101: What you need to know about OSPF
The Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol is one of the most popular internal routing protocols used by midsize and large companies. Not very familiar with this protocol? David ...
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Properly set a Cisco router's clock and time zone
Does setting the correct time on a router really matter? Actually, it does. In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches, David Davis reviews the benefits of setting the correct t...