What is Default Route? A Default Route, often referred to as a “gateway of last resort,” is a setting or configuration in a computer network that tells the network router or switch how to forward packets to destinations for which it does not have a specific route. In simpler terms, it’s the path used by a router when… Read More »
You can use the following command to verify and confirm your BGP configurations. We use the topology below as an example. Read about iBGP To Verify the iBGP Configuration, use the show ip bgp neighbours command. The show ip bgp neighbours command displays information about the TCP and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) connections. The ‘Established’ statement means that the… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
