Back to the Basics: Cisco ASA Firewall Configuration Guide
by Darin Knobbe on May 26, 2020 1:45:00 PM
It's always good to get a refresher once in awhile! Especially when Cisco has developed their line-up of next-generation firewalls. Cisco's most recent improvements to their next-generation firewall family are the ASA 5506-X, 5508-X, 5516-X and 5585-X with FirePOWER modules. The new " …
Cisco IOS DHCP Server Configuration
by Hunter Gorman on May 22, 2020 1:30:00 PM
Cisco devices running Cisco programming incorporate Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers and the transfer specialist programming. The Cisco IOS DHCP server is a full usage server that allocates and oversees IP addresses from determined location pools inside the gadget to …
Comparing the 2960-XR & 3850 Switches to Step Up Your Network Capacity
by Darin Knobbe on May 14, 2020 1:45:00 PM
We often have clients come to us looking for a Cisco Catalyst 2960XR switch, fully knowing it fits their network requirements. They’ve done their research, they’ve come to a solid understanding of how to fit their needs, and the end product is even in their budget! We love it when the …
Deep Dive Comparison: Cisco's Catalyst 6500 & 6800 Switches
by Hunter Gorman on May 8, 2020 9:00:00 AM
Gigabit Ethernet modules deliver the predictable performance for bandwidth in aggregation and core layer. The Cisco Catalyst 6800 and 6500 Family Switches offer a variety of 10-Gigabit Ethernet modules. These 32-port cards will help you make the transition from 1-Gb to 10-Gb through l …
A New Bug in Cisco Kit, Stop It Before It Takes Your's Down
by Darin Knobbe on May 3, 2020 7:04:39 PM
Something is killing a number of Cisco ASAs (Adaptive Security Appliances) after 18 months, specifically ASA5508 and ASA5516 - it’s faulty register in some of them. Today we share the news behind the failure as well as an alternative to keep your system up and running at full capacity …
6 Common Errors Engineers See Using HSRP
by Darin Knobbe on May 1, 2020 10:30:00 AM
This article covers common issues network engineers face with HSRP and ways to troubleshoot those problems. Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) is a Cisco proprietary protocol, which provides redundancy for a local subnet. In HSRP, two or more routers give an illusion of a single virtu …