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  • Duplex mismatch: Stop the conflicts, part 2

    Today, the majority of modern cabling supports full-duplex, and there is a significantly diminished need for half-duplex -- or at least, that is what one would like to think. In this column, Loki Jorgenson examines extenuating circumstances where hal...  Tip

  • Open source routers: Booting tips and operational benefits

    There are advantages to using an open source router, as Tom Lancaster points out in this tip. Here, he shares tips for distributing, configuring and booting.  Tip

  • Troubleshooting switching: Overcome function overlap confusion

    Switches can perform many very distinct functions, most of which have nothing to do with the academic definition of "switching." In order to troubleshoot your environment with a minimum of effort, you need to understand these functions -- how they wo...  Tip

  • A router by any other name is still a router

    While many articles discuss what makes a switch a switch and a router a router, this article focuses on delineating the characteristics between enterprise and home devices.  Tip

  • Layer 3 switches explained

    Layer 3 switches are explained in this tip -- including the difference between a switch, a router and a Layer 3 router.  Tip

  • Securing your Layer 2 network: Don't overlook the basics

    Before dropping substantial cash on a fancy surveillance system, most sensible home owners would ensure that their doors and windows were locked. Similarly, there are simple security measures you can take to configure your systems for Layer 2 securit...  Tip

  • Enterprise router buyer's guide

    This tip provides a concise buyer's guide to companies and their products that compete in the enterprise and branch office routing arena, along with brief descriptions of those products and links to help you dig more deeply.  Tip

  • Troubleshooting routing: Strategies for fast problem solving

    Network troubleshooting can be challenging for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the lack of a standard methodology. In this tip, Tom Lancaster looks at some of the best and fastest ways to find out where your problem lies.  Tip

  • Purchasing a new router: How, why and which one to buy

    Ken Milberg discusses reasons for buying a new router, and looks at the options available from the big-name vendors.  Tip

  • IOS command shortcut favorites

    Tom Lancaster recommends his favorite keyboard shortcuts for configuring Cisco routers from the command line.  Tip

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