Let's answer some of the most frequently asked questions and explore the basic configuration of Cisco IOS switches. Most switches used by small businesses and home offices typically require no ...

Many administrators forget—or don't even realize—that they can configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on Cisco IOS routers and switches. David Davis discusses the pros and cons ...

Because there are more access points set up closer together ... these features for about a year. While Cisco and the rest of the established Ethernet switch market have been scrambling to catch ...

As your home network expands, so do the burdens of administering the list of network appliances. Maybe you've expanded the number of wired devices in your network, and added additional managed ...

the switch must first obtain an IP address from a local DHCP server. POAP configuration settings can also be passed through the DHCP response. This is where the problem lies, according to Cisco.

With the new Catalyst C1300-8MGP-2X switch, Cisco improves on a tried and trusted platform, adding more security and practical features that make setup and configuration easier. The SOHO-type ...

The Cisco Systems Catalyst 3850-48F-S is a 48-port switch that ... are linked to a third switch that can handle all of the heavy lifting and connections that occur between switches. The setup creates ...