Internet connectivity is far from a mere luxury at this point. It is a necessity for households, businesses, and other industries. The COVID-19 pandemic proved how valuable it is to find ways to stay connected. Everyone wanted to check up on their loved ones or colleagues, but interaction was limited. In the case of businesses,… Read more
Hosts at the access layer of a hierarchical network take advantage of the alternate default gateways. If a gateway (router interface) fails, the hosts configured with that gateway are cut off from outside networks. A method is needed to provide alternate default gateways in switched networks where two or more routers are connected to the
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The default configuration of the spanning-tree protocol (STP) on a Catalyst 2960 Series switch is PVST+. A Catalyst 2960 series switches support PVST+, Rapid PVST+, and MST, but only one version can be active for all VLANs. Rapid PVST+ is the Cisco execution of RSTP supporting RSTP on a per-VLAN basis. We can control the
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When configuring a specific switch as a Root Bridge, the bridge ID priority value must be adjusted to be lower than the bridge priority values of all the other switches on the network. There are two different methods for configuring the bridge priority value on a Cisco Catalyst switch. Method 1 To ensure the switch
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Reliability is the quality of a computer network that consistently performs according to its specifications. It has long been considered one of three related attributes that must be considered when planning a network. Network Redundancy is one of the key factors to maintain network reliability. Multiple physical connections between network devices provide redundant network paths.
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Redundancy In a Small Network Redundancy is a critical factor in network design, ensuring reliability and minimizing costly downtime in a business. It eliminates single points of failure, enhancing small network resilience. There are several ways to achieve redundancy in a small network. Network redundancy can be achieved by installing standby and alternate network devices,
Network Management is critical for businesses, IT teams, and even CCNA students learning the ropes. Two fundamental approaches—in-band and out-of-band (OOB) management—determine how administrators monitor, configure, and troubleshoot devices. This guide’ll break down these concepts, compare their pros and cons, and explore real-world use cases. By the end, you’ll understand when to use each method and how modern
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