Get Started with Cisco Modelling Labs for Free
Is Cisco Modelling Labs Free? Cisco have just announced a free tier to their Cisco Modelling Labs platform. This is huge for network engineers, the only way to previously access CML was with the $199 …
SFP Port – What is it and what is it used for?
What is SFP port? SFP means small form-factor pluggable it is used in network and storage devices and is a hot swappable interface that connects fibre or RJ45 cables between switches and the network. …
Cisco Nexus 9000 Software Upgrade NX-OS Tutorial
Nexus 9000 software upgrade using my AirConsole Bluetooth Wireless Console Cable Each Nexus 9000 switch is shipped with Cisco NX-OS software. The NX-OS software consists of one NXOS image. The image …
The Remote System Refused the Connection – Cisco Router SSH
When trying to SSH to a Cisco Router or Switch you get this error The remote system refused the connection This can be caused by a number of reasons The transport setting on the vty lines is not …
Cisco 2960x Password Recovery Procedure
Cisco 2960X Password Recovery – Step 1 This short post details how to perform password recovery on a Cisco 2960X switch. Follow these simple steps to reset password. The biggest problem most …
Password Recovery Cisco Catalyst 3850
If you are locked out of your 3850 switch and need to perform Password recovery on a Cisco Catalyst 3850 switch this short tutorial will guide you along the way. You will need One Cisco Catalyst 3850 …
How to Upgrade Software on Cisco 5508 HA WLC
The process to upgrade a Cisco Wireless Lan Controller is quite straightforward but there are a few things you need to be aware of which can minimise the downtime for your wireless network. This guide …
Cisco Commerce Workspace CCW for Quotes & Estimates
The Cisco Commerce Workspace (CCW) is a multipurpose tool for Cisco Partners and employees to quickly create a Bill of Materials with list price quotes. Cisco CCW Login To access the Cisco …
How to Upgrade IOS on Cisco 4500X Switch
The post describes the process of how to upgrade the IOS / Software on a Cisco 4500X switch. I will not be covering how to do a hitless upgrade using ISSU with 2 switches in a VSS pair. This process …
Spanning-Tree Portfast – The Definitive Guide
The spanning-tree portfast command is a very simple feature but often mis-understood. In this short post I will explore how this feature behaves, how it works and how to configure it on a cisco …
How to upgrade software on a Cisco 3850 Switch
Do you want to perform a Cisco 3850 IOS Upgrade? This short post will show you how to upgrade the software on a single Cisco 3850 switch or a 3850 stack, using TFTP and USB. The Cisco 3850 IOS upgrade …
Private Vlans Explained
Introduction to Private Vlans A normal Vlan is essentially a broadcast domain and all the devices if addressed on the same subnet can communicate with each other. In shared hosting environments, to …
What Cisco did for London 2012
Here are some amazing facts from Cisco about what they supplied to power the network for London 2012 Cisco Key Facts Cisco’s Delivery to London 2012 94 Sites 1800 Wireless Access Points 16500 IP …
Switchport Host Command
Working through one if the INE workbooks today I discovered a switch command I had never come across before switchport host Normally I would enable spanning-tree portfast on all access ports to ensure …