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 ...

I’ve spent at least 25% of the space in this blog over the years to a discussion of what used lab gear you might want to get so that you can practice the commands you will see on various Cisco exams.

Just a placeholder since I'm also interested if something comes up. Had it been 802.1x it would been dead easy to setup thanks to EAP, but for the administrative login, I think you might be right. The ...