Cybersecurity nowadays requires more (and better) protective measures than ever before. These measures range from adopting what are acknowledged as best practices, through helping end-users to stay ...

All Cisco routers have two special types of lines, and many Cisco routers have a third. What are these lines, and how do you configure them? These are things that every network admin should know. All ...

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 ...

When a Cisco router is initially configured, the router's DNS lookup function is enabled by default. This function is only useful if the router utilizes a DNS server on the network; otherwise, it will ...

Your ISP likely gave you some kinf of all-in-one combo for your modem and router, but there's actually a number of ...

I just got AT&T fiber (upgrade from ADSL) and having trouble with network configuration. I have a fixed IP package (that I had when I had ADSL) and neither the onsite tech or the AT&T rep on the phone ...

Service providers and network professionals working with IP networks agree that Border Gateway Protocol is one of the most complex and difficult-to-configure internet protocols. However, its emphasis ...

This post will show you how to change your default Wi-Fi Router Name (SSID) as well as the Password. Wi-Fi is undoubtedly a great way to keep connected to the internet wherever we go. Today, we can ...

Can you use an old router as a network switch? Yes. We explain how to disable DHCP, configure LAN ports, and avoid potential ...