The Cisco E4200 is a Cisco Dual Band N Wireless router

Features include

Performance Dual-Band N Router (E4200)

• Simultaneous Dual-Band N (2.4 & 5 GHz)
• Gigabit Ethernet 4-port switch
• Maximum speed up to 450 Mbps
• USB port for shared storage
• Built-In UPnP AV media server

However if you are experiencing problems setting it up or are getting poor performance or not the performance you were expecting, getting a decent Cisco Router Support from Linksys is a little vague.

I can remotely troubleshoot your Cisco E4200 problems and get you up and running in no time.

I am based in the UK but work mainly in the evenings so am avaialble for most timezones around the world.

If you are looking for Cisco E4200 support – I can help.

email roger at rogerperkin.co.uk

If you require Cisco Network Support but don’t have the budget for a full time Network Engineer, have you considered a Remote Part-time Network Engineer?

A Remote Part-time Network Engineer is able to troubleshoot your network problems from any location in the world, this enables you to hire the right engineer for your specific requirements.

The work can be completed quickly and easily enabling you to get your network running again, saving travel costs and time.

For more info about hiring a Remote Part-Time Network Engineer please contact Roger Perkin who is a Cisco Certified engineer available to hire for remote support

Based in the UK but available to hire for support contracts around the globe.

email roger at rogerperkin.co.uk

Tel: +44 7813 799672

If you want to configure ospf sub-second hellos, this short blog post will detail this very simple but powerful command.

I have decided I should learn a bit more about this technology as very soon I will have to deploy it in a production environment.

So this is my Cisco Nexus 1000V home lab setup!

1 x VM Workstation V7.14

1 ESXi host V4.1

1 Nexus 1000V version 4.2.1

I already had the VM Workstation installed, so I installed an ESXI host which is quite a painless process, simpy download the iso from vmware and boot it.

To install the Cisco Nexus 1000V switch you need to Deploy an OVF template

From your Vshpere Client select File / Deploy from OVF Template, browse to the location of your Nexus image (you can get a trial from cisco for 60 days)

Click Next

Accept all the defaults, I went for Thick Provision about 3GB

I then tried to boot the switch and got a CPU outside min value error.

After a quick google I found the answer here:

The issue was fixed easily as I had allocatted more CPU than my host could provide

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1001637

Reduced the CPU allocation a little bit and then I got another error.

Memory resource allocation error

Another google, and found the answer was to reduce my memory reservation down a bit, 256 seemed to work ok

Ok now try and boot it and I got a “Your system does not suport 64 bit OS error” or something like that.

The fix is simple, change the OS to other Linux 32 bit

Finally the switch started to boot!

After some basic settings I am now looking at a Cisco Nexus 1000v switch running on ESXI4.1 running in VM Workstation on a Dell Laptop!

One final thing, I had assigned a management address on the switch on my VM network so I could manage this switch on my Laptop using Secure CRT

Fingers crossed…..YES!

So if you want to get the feel of NX-OS this is a quite simple and free way to try out the NEXUS switch.

However to fully get the benefits and actually switch some real traffic it has to be installed in V Centre

So I am now going to blow this away and setup a V Centre server add in 2 ESXi hosts and then install the Cisco Nexus 1000v on the VCentre server.

Next post will detail this process.

Looks like a good post here:

http://kendrickcoleman.com/index.php?/Tech-Blog/standing-up-the-cisco-nexus-1000v-in-less-than-10-minutes.html

Roger

Cisco Support UK

If you manage a wireless network and are looking for Wireless Design in Hampsire. Cisco Certified Enginer Roger Perkin is available for short term contracts.

If it is just one wireless router in your office or an enterprise system.

Roger has worked with many vendors, Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus and can provide a full service from design to implementation.

For more info please get in touch.

email: roger (at) rogerperkin.co.uk

Or call 07813 799672

Roger Perkin

CCNP / CCSP

Wireless Design in Hamsphire

If  you have a Cisco Network and have a problem, would like to install some new hardware or are experiencing performance issues, Roger can help.

Please email roger at rogerperkin.co.uk

Or call 07813 799672

If you just need 2 hours speaking to a Cisco Certified Network Professional, then give Roger a call.

Based nr Southampton he is avaible for cisco consultancy on all elements of your network.

If you do not run Cisco hardware and need support still call.

Routing, Switching, Wireless, Security, Firewall configuration.

email roger (at) rogerperkin.co.uk or Tel. 07813 799672

If you just need 2 hours speaking to a Cisco Certified Network Professional, then give Roger a call.

Based nr Southampton he is avaible for cisco consultancy on all elements of your network.

If you do not run Cisco hardware and need support still call.

Routing, Switching, Wireless, Security, Firewall configuration.

If you are looking for a Cisco Engineer – please call.

email roger (at) rogerperkin.co.uk or Tel. 07813 799672

I am a Cisco Network Engineer and have taken the decision to study full time for my CCIE – during this process I am available for short term contracts and ad hoc support of any cisco network.

If you are based in Hampshire and have a requirement for Cisco support then please get in touch

roger(at)rogerperkin.co.uk

Or just call 07813 799672

I am based near Southampton and am available for contracts as short as 4 hours.

Routine Firewall checks or remote support.

If you just want to talk to a Cisco engineer I can schedule 30 minute time slots to discuss your network requirements.

Roger

CV available on request

If you are looking for a Cisco Engineer for short or long term contracts I am available to hire.

Qualified to CCNP/CCSP level and currently studying for my CCIE

Remote support available – hourly rates if required.

So if you just have a firewall that needs a rule adding, or a VPN setting up.

If your current Cisco support has left you not knowing what to do or if you are looking for a longer term resource to cover holiday / sickness etc for periods of 1 week or more.

Please contact me at roger at rogerperkin.co.uk

CV available on request