Category Archives: switching

Stateless DHCPv6 Explained with Example.

dhcp client config

Stateless DHCPv6 Server and Client Auto-configuration. DHCPv6 Stateless Configuration is a method used in IPv6 networks to provide additional network configuration information to devices, while the devices generate their own IPv6 addresses independently. Key aspects include: Address Autoconfiguration: Devices configure their own IPv6 addresses using Router Advertisements, a process known as SLAAC (Stateless Address Autoconfiguration). DHCPv6 Server Role:… Read More »

Switchport ACLs Explained with Example.

switchport acls

How to Configure Switch Port The Switchport ACL (PACL) feature provides the ability to perform access control on specific Layer 2 ports. ACLs can also be used to control traffic on VLANs. Switch port ACLs can only be applied to Layer 2 interfaces in the inbound direction, and this controls traffic via IP access Lists. Switch port ACL application… Read More »

Switchport Security Explained with Example.

switch security config

What is Switchport Security? Switchport security is a feature used in network switches, particularly in Cisco devices, to provide a layer of security at the switch port level. This feature helps in preventing unauthorized access to the network by controlling which devices are allowed to connect to each switch port. It is particularly relevant in environments where network… Read More »

Point-to-Point -PPP – Explained with Examples.

What is PPP? A point-to-point connection is a data link layer (Layer 2) communication protocol used to establish a direct connection. PPP connections are used to connect LANs to service provider WANs or LAN segments within an organization network. A LAN-to-WAN point-to-point connection is also referred to as a serial connection or leased-line connection because the lines are leased from a… Read More »