Hubs, Switches, Routers, and Access Points are all used to connect computers on a network, but each of them has different capabilities. What Is a Hub? Hubs are used to connect computers on a network to communicate with each other. Each computer plugs into the hub with a cable, and information sent from one computer to another passes… Read More »
What is VLAN? A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) is a network technology used to divide a single physical network into multiple logical networks. This division is achieved at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI model. VLANs are widely used in enterprise networks for their ability to improve network efficiency, security, and manageability. Key Concepts… Read More »
What are The Types And Features of Cisco Switches? Things to consider when selecting a Switch for a Network. To select the appropriate switch for a layer in a particular network, you need to have specifications that detail the target traffic flows, user communities, data servers, and data storage servers. The company needs a network that can meet… Read More »
What is CDP? Cisco discovery protocol is a layer 2 protocol (OSI) that operates between Cisco devices such as routers and switches. CDP displays information about the directly connected devices such as device ID, Platform, connected interface, IOS versions, and layer 3 IP address. Key Features of CDP Device Discovery: CDP helps network administrators in discovering Cisco devices… Read More »
This post explains how to configure BGP using loopback addresses, especially with iBGP. It discusses this configuration within the context of RouterHQ and BranchOffice from AS 556.
