Category Archives: Routing

Troubleshooting VTP Error: Incorrect Revision number solution.

Other factors may still disrupt your network even if you have properly configured the switches in your VTP domain. These factors can negatively impact the operation of VTP. The topology diagram below is configured with VTP. There is one VTP server switch, SW1, and two VTP client switches, SW2 and SW3. SW1, SW2, and SW3 are configured with the same VTP domain name… Read More »

Types of IPv6 Address Explained with Examples.

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 »

Understanding Routing In a Network.

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 »

Wireless Network Connection Explained with Examples.

How To Set Up A Wireless Network Connection. Wireless broadband has multiple benefits for home users, as well as several benefits that business users will be able to enjoy. In a home setting wireless broadband will allow multiple users to share the same internet connection, so there will be no need to fight over a single computer for internet access.… Read More »

Spanning Tree Protocol – STP Explained.

What is the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)? STP is used by switches to prevent loops from occurring on a network, this process is implemented by using the spanning tree algorithm to disable unwanted links and blocking ports that could cause a loop. Here are the key points about STP: Purpose: In a network with multiple paths between switches,… Read More »