The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a necessary tool for every network administrator. You can easily configure it with just a few commands.

How to Configure a D-Link Switch for a Static IP Address. When a network router doesn't have enough network ports to connect all the necessary devices, a switch can be used to add additional ports.

The Cisco Network Assistant (CNA) software introduced along with the switches is intended to open up management of Cisco switches, routers and wireless LAN access points in SMBs to employees who ...

I'm looking to have Router-On-A-Stick configuration where the Router VM is running inside ESXi while the switch is physical. All VLAN configurations will be on the physical switch.

Most Mesh Routers Have One or Two Ethernet Ports Like many people, I've made the jump to a mesh network in my home. Unlike a traditional router setup where you have one device that connects all ...

A quick guide to managing a network switch versus a network router from PC Periodicals columnist George Cox.

Learn how to configure router firewall, access hardware router page, configure Router Firewall settings. Find out which ports are necessary on computer.

In the living room, the primary router is connected to the modem. There are also several devices wired into that router. In the back of the house, I have a switch which is hardwired to the primary ...

Router Vs. Hub Vs. Switch. The three devices commonly used for linking components together on a network are hubs, switches and routers. Though similar in function they differ in capability and ...