Category Archives: switching

Troubleshooting EtherChannel Explained.

If you had been studying EtherChannel; you will understand that it is a port link aggregation technology developed by Cisco, used primarily in networking to combine multiple physical Ethernet links into a single logical link. This aggregation method enhances the bandwidth and reliability of the network connection. Here are key aspects of EtherChannel: Bandwidth Improvement: By combining, for… Read More »

Troubleshooting InterVLAN Routing.

How To Troubleshoot InterVLAN Routing. What is Inter-VLAN Routing? Inter-VLAN routing involves routing network traffic between various VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks). VLANs are utilized to divide a larger network into smaller, isolated networks to enhance security, improve traffic management, and boost performance. In order for devices in different VLANs to communicate with each other, a router or… 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 »

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 »

DHCPv6 Autoconfiguration- Server and Client.

How to Configure DHCPV6 Stateful Auto-configuration (Server and Client ) DHCPv6 Stateful Auto-configuration is a method used in IPv6 networks to assign IP addresses and other network configuration information to devices automatically. Unlike the stateless auto-configuration in IPv6, which allows devices to generate their own addresses using local network information, stateful configuration relies on a DHCPv6 server to… Read More »