The idea of connecting a virtual network device or a whole virtual network infrastructure with the real network sounds very attractive!!! In the case of GNS3 is possible and easy to implement. Let’s do it! Read more
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How to Connect GNS3 to Real IP Networks
Cisco Switches Interface Status Codes
Lots of times we are troubleshooting cisco switches connectivity and performance. Under the stress of the moment we forget some essential IOS commands that can save us time and effort. Read more
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Tags: cisco, connectivity, ios, network, performance, status codes, switch, troubleshooting
Simple Configuration of an Ethernet Interface on a Cisco Router
The most common interface on a Cisco router is the Ethernet or FastEthernet interface. It has the form of a female RJ-45 connector.
In order to make it work we must configure it and enable it. Some of the configuration parameters are the interface ip address and the subnet mask. Read more
Connecting to a Cisco Router/Switch Through Console Port
In order to manage a Cisco router or switch you have to be connected through the console port or through the ip network.
In the case of the initial power up of the device the only available option is to be connected through the console port because there is no layer 3 (IP) configuration on the router yet. Read more
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