What is a Virtual Private Network? A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology that creates a secure and encrypted connection over a less secure network, mainly the internet. It is widely used for various purposes, including enhancing security, privacy, and enabling remote access to network resources. Here’s a detailed overview: Fundamental Concept: Encrypted Connection: A VPN encrypts… Read More »
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 »
How to troubleshoot VLANs and Trunks. Common Errors On this page(s), we will look at common VLAN and trunking problems, which most times are caused by incorrect configurations. As I said earlier on the NAT troubleshooting page, the most common mistakes in troubleshooting are not your inability to use commands but the laxity in the examination of entries… Read More »
Error Setting Server Switch as VTP Client Solution. Mistake happens, As a network administrator, you can mistakenly configure the operating mode of the server switch as a VTP client. Only Server switches can create, delete, and modify VLANs. By reconfiguring the sever switch to VTP client mode, you lose all ability to create, delete, and manage VLANs within your network… Read More »
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 »
