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 Featured Topic:  Crash Course -- Routers
Last Updated: Jul 07, 2005 
Need a quick knowledge fix on routers? This week we present technical tips and advice on router basics, so you can get your hardware up and configured in no time.
What is a router?

(30 Jul 2003)

Routers are the mainstay of enterprise networking, but how well do you understand them? Read our rundown of exactly what a router is and does.

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NEWS:
>> Cisco targets SMBs with VoIP-friendly routers () 13 Sep 2004
>> Researchers envision the Linux of routing (CNET) 20 Apr 2004
>> Low-cost Enterasys routers take on Cisco (SearchNetworking.com) 25 Jun 2003
LINKS:
>> Best Web Links-->Installation and Configuration-->Routers and Switches
>> Best Web Links-->Product Information-->Routers/Switches
ADVICE:
>> Do you need a router?
TIP :Why you might not have to buy one.
>> What you need from your routers in today's network environment
TIP :As we push toward IP network environments, multi-functional routers offer many benefits.
>> Routing First-Step: Internet addressing and routing
TIP :Routing and Internet addressing are two important concepts involved in networking. Routing First-Step covers the basics of ...
>> Select a routing protocol
TIP :How to settle on the routing protocol you want.
>> Securing the router
TIP :A good CCNA technician configures a router to only allow certain people to access it and only allow certain traffic to pass ...
>> Router selection considerations
ASK THE EXPERTS :What are the key issues that matter when selecting a router to purchase?
>> How to install a router
ASK THE EXPERTS :I'm looking for information on how to install a router.
>> Configuring a router -- getting started
ASK THE EXPERTS :Can you help me find some information about getting started with router configuration?
>> Configuring Cisco routers
ASK THE EXPERTS :Could you give me some background information on how Cisco routers are configured?
>> Router vs. hub
ASK THE EXPERTS :What is the difference between a router and a hub?
>> What is the difference between a router and a gateway?
ASK THE EXPERTS :What is the difference between a router and a gateway?
>> Difference between a router, switch and a hub
ASK THE EXPERTS :What's the basic difference between Router, Switches and Hub? Can router and switches be used interchangeably?
>> Difference between how a router and a bridge function
ASK THE EXPERTS :Could you differentiate how the router and bridge function in detail for me please? I always get confused with the two. Any ...
>> Cisco router security
ASK THE EXPERTS :We want to implement a security solution for our WAN. What is the lowest level of Cisco routers that can be used being the ...
>> Cross-reference commands for Cisco and Nortel
ASK THE EXPERTS :We have a setup of Nortel ARN and Cisco routers. Now we want to implement OSPF on these. But I am encountering a problem ...
WHITE PAPERS:
>> Routing basics
>> Route selection in Cisco routers
>> Securing Cisco Routers
>> Improving security on Cisco routers

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