How to Configure a Trunk Port on a Cisco Switch. Switchport trunk in computer networking refers to a specific configuration on a switch port that allows it to carry traffic for multiple VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks). This is in contrast to an “access port,” which typically carries traffic for a single VLAN. Let’s explore the concept in… Read More »
What is a Variable Length Subnet Mask (VLSM)? Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM) is a technique that enables network administrators to partition an IP address space into subnets of varying sizes, as opposed to traditional same-size Subnetting. Variable Length Subnet Mask (VLSM) in a way, means subnetting a subnet. To simplify further, VLSM is the breaking down of… Read More »
Error#2. How to Troubleshoot Trunk Mode Mismatches Trunk mode mismatches in networking occur when there is a configuration inconsistency between network devices (like switches) connected through a trunk link. A trunk link is used to pass traffic from multiple VLANs across network devices. Understanding trunk mode mismatches requires a grasp of a few key concepts: Trunk Mode: In… Read More »
IPv6 (Internet Protocol Version 6) is the most recent version of the Internet Protocol (IP). It was developed to address the limitations of the predecessor, IPv4. Here are its key aspects in a concise form: Larger Address Space: IPv6 uses 128-bit addresses, significantly expanding the number of available IP addresses compared to the 32-bit system of IPv4. This… Read More »
Routing is the process of taking a packet from one network device and sending it through the network to another device on a different network. Communications across the Internet is one of the best examples of routing. The connection of WANs and LANs to a network router and configuring it with logical network addresses (IP addresses) to all… Read More »
