Category Archives: Routing Protocol

IP Address Class B Subnetting- Explained with Examples.

How to Subnet Class B Addresses. Subnetting a Class B network is very similar to subnetting a Class C network, with the only difference being that when subnetting a Class B network, you will be focusing on the third octet, whereas in Class C, you will be working on the fourth octet. Take a look at this: To… Read More »

Switchport Trunk Explained with Example.

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 »

Syslog Explained.

System Message Logging – SYSLOG Modern network devices have advanced from simple transmitting of messages (email. documents, multimedia etc), network devices like Cisco routers and switches  provide the features for network administrators to reading system messages from their internal buffer about network situation at a particular time. The way to do this is by using a Syslog server. A Syslog… Read More »

Troubleshooting Access Point Misplacement Error and Solution.

Identify Problems with Access Point Misplacement. You may have experienced a WLAN that just did not seem to perform like it should. Perhaps you keep losing connection with an access point, or your data rates are much slower than they should be. You may even have done a quick move around the environment to confirm that you could… Read More »

VLAN Switchport Membership Modes Explained with Examples.

What is VLAN Switchport Membership Modes? VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) switchport membership modes are network switch configurations that determine how a port on a switch behaves in relation to VLAN traffic. Understanding these modes is significant for network design and security. Here are the primary VLAN switchport membership modes: Access Mode: In access mode, a switchport can… Read More »