Most IT pros realize that using Telnet to manage routers, switches, and firewalls is insecure. Transmitted in clear text across a network, Telnet traffic basically publicizes any login usernames and ...

Most IT pros know that using Telnet to manage routers, switches, and firewalls is not exactly a security best practice. Instead, the accepted alternative to Telnet's lack of security is Secure Shell ...

Cisco administration 101: Learn 10 commands to configure on a new router Your email has been sent When it comes to configuring a new Cisco router, much of the configuration depends on what type of ...

While well-intentioned, Cisco Connect Cloud, a web-service that lets you manage Linksys's Smart Wi-Fi series of routers, needs more work before it's as good as it has the potential to be. With Cisco ...

Two of the most common forms of network address translation (NAT) are dynamic port address translation (PAT) and static NAT. PAT is the many-to-one form of NAT implemented in many small office and ...

I recently made a purchase that improved the reliability of my home network—a Cisco Linksys EA3500 dual-band wireless router. The device itself has worked just as I hoped. But shortly after my ...

Cisco Systems went through some early growing pains when it came to figuring out a successful cloud strategy. Now, the IT powerhouse found its niche as a network and security manager of the ...