I'm doing a bit of research for my boss since we need a gigabit PoE switch. We're looking between a WS-C3560X-24T-L and WS-C3560X-24T-S. The difference is LAN Base vs IP Base. We need to tag traffic ...

Cisco’s Catalyst C1300-8MGP-2X enterprise-class Ethernet switch manages small and medium-sized networks at speeds up to 10Gb. It has eight wired interfaces, a 120W PoE, and two 10G SFP sockets. The ...

The best network switch will be a necessity for anyone looking to add more wired connections and gain greater network speeds. One of the biggest issues we've found with even the best routers and best ...

A TechRepublic reader recently e-mailed me to ask about limiting the bandwidth on a Cisco Catalyst switch port. In fact, there are a number of uses for this configuration. Let's take a closer look. A ...

I plan on deploying 6 Ruckus R850 AP and need a switch to power them. In order to get full power the R850 needs either DC power or a PoH/uPoE switch. The Full power consumes 31W max. If I get a Cisco ...

One way to boost network security is to use Cisco's Port Security feature to lock down switch ports. Learn the basics of port security, and find out how to configure this feature. A growing challenge ...

The C1300-8MGP-2X enterprise switch brings 2.5Gb and SFP technologies to a home office with minimum fuss thanks to a well-designed mobile app. The passively cool unit offers a 120W PoE budget for ...