The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a necessary tool for every network administrator. You can easily configure it with just a few commands. SNMP is still the most popular way to monitor ...

Hey all. I'm doing a semi-educational exercise for myself, kind of as a proof of concept. I understand how to do what I'm trying to do in an overly elaborate 2 router setup, and I'm trying to condense ...

Most IT pros know that using Telnet to manage routers, switches, and firewalls is not exactly a security best practice. Instead, the accepted alternative to Telnet's lack of security is Secure Shell ...

The security team wants access to the IPS configuration, the voice group wants access to the voice gateway, the NOC support guys want access for troubleshooting, etc. etc. The bottom line is folks ...

If you're running a small business with more than one computer, routers are usually a necessity. Routers provide small businesses with added security, a link between computer systems and extra ...

It's been years since I did anything hardcore like reprogramming routers. We've got a situation where we are using a router, it works fine, but we need to switch over to a new config with increased ...

When Cisco released the Valet Plus ($90, 4.5 stars), it had raised the bar for wireless router setup. Other vendors, I predicted, were sure to follow suit. Since then, most of the newer routers on the ...