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How do I... Monitor traffic on a network for free with Ethereal

November 9, 2006 8:00am PST

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 so using Ethereal.

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Cisco administration 101: What you need to know about OSPF

November 2, 2006 9:09pm PST

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 Davis tells you...

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Q&A

Cisco 851W wireless problem

October 30, 2006 9:55am PST

Cisco 851W wireless problem I get recurring wireless dropouts when using the cisco 851w. It is located 6 feet from the client machine I'm testing with. The client machine has performed flawlessly...

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Articles

Properly set a Cisco router's clock and time zone

October 25, 2006 6:17pm PDT

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 time on your...

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Articles

Quit wasting bandwidth by controlling Cisco routing protocol updates

October 19, 2006 7:37pm PDT

It's becoming increasingly more important to manage network bandwidth, and admins need to guard against the inefficient use of both network bandwidth and a router's resources. In this edition of...

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Articles

Cisco administration 101: Understanding Ethernet MAC addresses

October 12, 2006 8:43pm PDT

While you're probably familiar with Ethernet MAC addresses, how much do you know about working with them in the Cisco IOS? In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches, David Davis tells you how...

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Articles

Lock down Cisco switch port security

October 5, 2006 5:36pm PDT

One way to boost network security is to use Cisco's Port Security feature to lock down switch ports. In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches, David Davis introduces you to the basics of port...

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Discussion Threads

CCNA/CCNP/CCIE wanted in Petaling Jaya/Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

October 2, 2006 11:18pm PDT

CCNA/CCNP/CCIE wanted in Petaling Jaya/Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Dear all, We have URGENT openings for Malaysians/ Malaysian PRs as follows. Location Kuala Lumpur/Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Please...

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Articles

Get an introduction to Cisco Smartports macros

September 28, 2006 9:15pm PDT

Cisco Smartports macros can speed up deployment while ensuring accuracy and consistency on your switch ports. A TechRepublic member recently asked David Davis to explain Smartports, and he...

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Articles

Block access to a Web site using the Cisco IOS

September 14, 2006 8:55pm PDT

A TechRepublic member recently e-mailed David Davis and asked him how to block a specific Web site using the Cisco IOS. In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches, David Davis answers the...

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Articles

Cisco administration 101: An introduction to Mobile IP

September 7, 2006 5:29pm PDT

Mobile IP is an IETF standard that provides seamless network access as a user travels from network to network. In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches, David Davis introduces you to Mobile...

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Articles

Learn about your hardware with Cisco's show diag command

August 31, 2006 5:27pm PDT

The Cisco IOS includes a few important show commands that every network administrator needs to know. In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches, David Davis introduces one such command and...

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Get to know the Cisco IOS show interfaces command

August 23, 2006 6:44pm PDT

If you don't know what's really going on with the interfaces on your Cisco routers, then you likely don't know which changes you need to make. In this edition of Cisco Routers and Switches, David...

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Articles

Recover lost passwords using Cisco configuration registers

August 17, 2006 7:00am PDT

While Cisco configuration registers have several uses, admins use them most often to recover lost passwords. In this edition of Cisco Router and Switches, David Davis tells you what you need to...

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Articles

Cisco administration 101: Five interface commands you should know

August 10, 2006 7:29pm PDT

Whether you're a seasoned admin or a newbie, it's always a good idea to review from time to time. When working with routers and switches, you usually don't have to configure an interface using the...

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Cisco administration 101: The importance of backing up the IOS

August 3, 2006 7:00am PDT

Router configurations represent hours of work and may even be impossible to recreate. That's why you can never be too cautious when it comes to backing up this critical data. In this edition of...

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Articles

Make the most of NetFlow by using a collector to analyze the data

July 27, 2006 7:00am PDT

David Davis recently wrote an article about the benefits of Cisco's NetFlow technology, and members asked for more. Now he's back with a look at how to use one of the many available NetFlow...

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Articles

10 commands you should master when working with the Cisco IOS

July 25, 2006 7:00am PDT

Becoming proficient with the Cisco IOS means learning some essential commands. This quick reference describes 10 commands you'll need to rely on when handling various configuration and...

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Articles

Clarifying the Cisco IOS bandwidth command

July 13, 2006 8:13pm PDT

David Davis has recently noticed that there seems to be some confusion out there about Cisco's bandwidth command, and he wants to set the record straight. In this edition of Cisco Routers and...

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Articles

The importance of an effective VPN security policy

July 12, 2006 7:00am PDT

Users want to be able to access your network from home or the road using VPN. You want to make sure your network stays secure. Here's how a VPN Security Policy can help.

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