1) 2901 can support a max of 2 HWIC-D-9ESW 2) 2901 can support a max of 1 HWIC-1GE-SFP 3) mex bus interface speed on HWIC is 400 Mbps (I dont mind over-subscription ...

Most IT pros realize that using Telnet to manage routers, switches, and firewalls is insecure. Transmitted in clear text across a network, Telnet traffic basically publicizes any login usernames and ...

You know that router you have been putting off buying for a friend or relative because you know you'll be called in to troubleshoot after the recipient becomes lost in the tricky setup process?

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 ...

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 ...

Cisco's flagship consumer SOHO wireless router, the E3000, has a tragic flaw: Overheat. I work a lot from home for a large technology delivery organization. As such, my house is probably one of the ...

Enhancements to the operating systems of Cisco switches and routers should make it easier to use data networks for voice calls and multimedia, a move that could cut costs and open the door to new ...