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- Mimic Virtual Lab CCNA 4.40 (Windows)
- MIMIC Virtual Lab creates a real world lab environment with a network of Cisco Routers and Switches. It gives hands-on learning experience without buying expensive equipment for the preparation for CCNA certification. It provides simulated Cisco Routers (2620, 3640, 7206) and Switches (2950, 3550, 6500) along with LAN, WAN, ISDN,...
- Tags: Cisco Router, Environment, CCNA, Microsoft Windows, Gambit Communications, Training And Certification, E-learning, Networking, Enterprise Software, Software
- Software downloads 2009-06-25
- How Vulnerable Are Your Cisco IOS Routers?
- Network security is a top priority for companies, and this includes securing Cisco routers. It is surprising to some that Cisco routers run many services that could create vulnerabilities. Some of these services are enabled by default. This white paper is not an exhaustive listing of all services enabled on...
- Tags: Cisco IOS, Cisco Router, Router, Cisco Systems Inc., Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking
- White papers 2009-05-04
- 10 dumb things you can do to your Cisco router
- One of the best ways to improve your admin skills and sidestep problems is to learn from the mistakes of others. David Davis put together this list of missteps and oversights to help minimize Cisco router pitfalls.This download is also available as an entry in our Network Administrator blog.
- Tags: Cisco Router, Router, Cisco Systems Inc., David Davis, Networking
- Download resources 2009-01-15
- SNRS - Securing Networks with Cisco Routers & Switches v3.0
- View Available Dates and LocationsDiscover advanced concepts in IOS router and switch security in this course that starts where IINS v1.0, core training for the CCNA Security Associate certification, stops. In SNRS v3.0, a component in the Cisco Certified Security Professional certification, you will take your IOS...
- Tags: Cisco IOS, Cisco Router, Router, Network, Cisco Systems Inc., VPNs, Routers & Switches, IPSec, Network Security, Networking, Security, Telecommunications
- Training 2008-11-01
- FBI: Counterfeit Cisco routers risk "IT subversion" and failure
- FBI: Counterfeit Cisco routers risk "IT subversion" and failurePossible red flag...Counterfeit Router: $234Genuine Router: $1375Govenment officials not realizing there MIGHT be something wrong with an 80% discount? PRICELESS!So, none of that raised a red flag for anyone? Things that make ya go "hmmmmm".Excellent...
- Tags: Federal government, Routers & switches, Cisco Router, FBI, Cisco Systems Inc., router, information technology
- Discussion threads 2008-05-12
- FBI: Counterfeit Cisco routers risk "IT subversion"
- An internal Federal Bureau of Investigation presentation states that counterfeit Cisco routers imported from China may cause unexpected failures in American networks. The equipment could also leave secure systems open to attack through hidden backdoors. The scope of the problem is broad and results from a complicated supply chain originating...
- Tags: Cisco Router, Router, Network, Information Technology, FBI, Cisco Systems Inc., Hardware, Federal Government, Routers & Switches, Networking, Government, Michael Krigsman
- Blog posts 2008-05-12
- IPv6 and IPsec Tests of a Space-Based Asset, the Cisco Router in Low Earth Orbit (CLEO)
- This paper documents the design of network infrastructure to support testing and demonstrating network-centric operations and command and control of space-based assets, using IPv6 and IPsec. These tests were performed using the Cisco router in Low Earth Orbit CLEO, an experimental payload onboard the United Kingdom - Disaster Monitoring Constellation...
- Tags: Asset, IPv6, NASA, Cisco Router, Router, Cisco Systems Inc., IPSec, VPNs, Networking, Network Security, Telecommunications
- White papers 2008-05-01
- BGP - Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers v3.2
- View Available Dates and LocationsIn this comprehensive 5-day Authorized Cisco course, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of BGP, the routing protocol that is one of the underlying foundations of the Internet. Explore the theory of BGP, advanced configuration of BGP on Cisco IOS routers, and detailed...
- Tags: Cisco Router, Router, Cisco Systems Inc., BGP, Networking
- Training 2008-01-01
- Cisco Application and Content Networking System Solution for Network Admission Control Integrated Within a Cisco Router
- As intense competition continues to erode their profitability, service providers are accelerating their transition to an IP-based Next-Generation Network NGN. Service providers require innovative, converged infrastructures to improve delivery of current services and provide a scalable framework for tomorrow's new, bandwidth-intensive services. Solutions that provide greater network intelligence, integration, and...
- Tags: Cisco Router, Router, Network, Service Provider, Cisco Systems Inc., IP NGN, Business Services, Networking
- White papers 2007-12-28
- Use this template to configure QoS on your Cisco router
- Using quality of service QoS on Cisco network devices helps provide both bandwidth and priority to certain types of network traffic. Configuring QoS on your Cisco router can be tricky, but this template can help. As a companion download to David Davis' article, "Configure QoS on your Cisco router with...
- Tags: QoS, Cisco Router, Router, Cisco Systems Inc., David Davis, Networking
- Download resources 2006-11-16
- How do I... Wipe data from Cisco routers and switches before discarding them
- PCs aren't the only hardware you need to worry about erasing corporate data from before donating—you should apply this best practice to any network device you're discarding, including Cisco routers and switches. Wiping the configuration of your network devices is the best way to keep a black hat from gaining...
- Tags: Cisco Router, Router, Network, Network Device, Cisco Systems Inc., Mike Mullins, Routers & Switches, Networking, Network Technology
- Download resources 2006-11-06
- Cisco routers become less proprietary
- Cisco routers become less proprietaryOMGWTFBBQ?What brought this on? Has Cisco Flipped? I admit, I love the idea. Was this brought on by the acquisition of Linksys?Or did has competition been creeping up on them and they decided to counter it.Who knows, perhaps this was brought on by...
- Tags: Memory, Branding, Quality, Cisco Router, software world, Cisco Systems Inc., RAM, router
- Discussion threads 2006-03-20
- Cisco routers become less proprietary
- Cisco appears to have revamped their products lines to take advantage of commodity hardware with compact flash and USB support in their new routers. It was a huge inconvenience in the past when Cisco forced you to pay for proprietary flash memory at more than 100 times the going...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc.
- Blog posts 2006-03-20
- Quickly upgrade Cisco routers using drag-and-drop
- Performing firmware updates and configuration backups for Cisco routers used to take forever. Now, thanks to commodity CF memory and USB memory sticks, these tasks hardly take any time at all. In the old days, upgrading Cisco routers typically required you to have access to a TFTP...
- Tags: Cisco Router, Router, Cisco Systems Inc., Firmware, Routers & Switches, Networking
- Download resources 2006-03-13
- CertExams.com CCNA Network Simulator w/Designer 2 (Windows)
- CertExams.com CCNA Network Simulator with Designer has the following features: -Several lab exercises: The labs are very useful for candidates preparing for Cisco CCNA Intro, ICND, and CCNA certifications. -Cisco router console simulation: Cisco router console running Cisco router IOS. -Network designer using routers, switches, and PC -Simulator -Comprehensive help...
- Tags: Cisco Router, Console, Router, Network, CCNA, Microsoft Windows, Cisco Systems Inc., Routers & Switches, Networking, Network Technology
- Software downloads 2006-02-14
- CertExams.com CCNA Network Simulator 3 (Windows)
- CertExams.com router simulator has the following features several lab exercises: The labs are particularly useful for candidates preparing for Cisco CCNA Intro, ICND, and CCNA certifications. 100+ labs are available for thorough hands-on preparation. CiscoR router console simulation: Cisco router console running Cisco router IOS. Comprehensive help file, Flash card...
- Tags: Cisco Router, Console, Router, CCNA, Microsoft Windows, Cisco Systems Inc., Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking
- Software downloads 2006-01-16
- Steer traffic across Cisco routers more efficiently with MPLS Traffic Engineering
- This sample chapter, taken from MPLS Configuration on Cisco IOS Software, discusses applications and deployments associated with MPLS, such as traffic engineering TE. MPLS Traffic Engineering MPLS TE is a growing implementation in today's service provider networks. Learn about the components and the implementation of MPLS TE.This...
- Tags: Cisco Router, Router, MPLS, Cisco Systems Inc., Traffic Engineering, Network Technology, Networking
- Book chapters 2005-11-21
- Time to patch your Cisco routers
- Time to patch your Cisco routersCisco?Granted this is an important issue, but if you want feedback = page views = ZDNet ad revenue, you'll have to work Microsoft killing Linux (or so-called open source/formats) into the narrative....Is that cynical?Router? What's a Router?George, There are many small operations that don't...
- Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, router, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco Router, Real Issue here
- Discussion threads 2005-11-04
- Time to patch your Cisco routers
- Three months after the scandal at the Black Hat conference, Cisco finally confirmed the existence of some serious vulnerabilities that Michael Lynn warned about when he demonstrated the ability to hack in to Cisco routers back in July. While the specifics were never made clear during the Black Hat...
- Tags: router, Cisco Systems Inc.
- Blog posts 2005-11-04
- Configure frame relay operations on Cisco routers
- This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Cisco Frame Relay Solutions Guide, explains how to configure a basic Frame Relay network involving Cisco equipment, as well as how to monitor and troubleshoot using relevant Cisco IOS commands. Learn how to configure basic Frame Relay operations on Cisco...
- Tags: Cisco IOS, Cisco Router, Router, Cisco Systems Inc., Frame Relay, Networking
- Book chapters 2005-08-25
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