Category Switching
All Switching related topics will come under this category.
Difference between Spanning Tree versions: MSTP vs RSTP vs STP vs PVSTP
What is the Difference between spanning tree versions: MSTP vs RSTP vs STP vs PVST When it comes to configuring Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) on network devices, there are several options to choose from. The four most common are: Multiple…
What is MSTP – Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
What is MSTP(Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol)? Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) is an IEEE standard that allows a single physical network switch to support multiple spanning-tree instances. The MSTP standard is useful for companies with lots of VLANs in the…
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol – What Is RSTP In Networking?
Explain Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol – What Is RSTP In Networking? Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) is the successor and enhanced version of the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). The purpose of RSTP is to provide significantly faster convergence while still…
STP – Spanning Tree Protocol explained in detail
STP – Spanning Tree Protocol Explained in-depth A Spanning Tree Protocol or STP is a layer2 protocol used to prevent loops in a network by ensuring that a single path exists between any two nodes in the network. In this…
What is an EtherChannel in Networking – The Beginner’s Guide
The Beginners Guide to What is an EtherChannel Technology EtherChannels are a great way to increase bandwidth, redundancy, and load balancing capability in the network. This article will discuss What is an EtherChannel, why we need it, how it works,…
VLAN Tagged vs Untagged – What is the difference?
VLAN Tagged vs Untagged Tutorial After reading an in-depth article about VLANs, you might still have questions about the differences between VLAN tagged vs. untagged? This blog post will discuss this topic in easy to understand language. Let’s briefly discuss…
What are VLANs and Private VLANs and How VLANs work
What are VLANs and How VLANs work You might have many questions about VLANs. For example, what are VLANs, their benefits, configuration, and how do they work and differ from a LAN? Don’t worry, this blog post will discuss everything…
Spanning-tree Guard Root
STP RootGuard Feature §Root guard is useful in avoiding Layer 2 loops during network anomalies. The Root guard feature forces an interface to become a designated port to prevent surrounding switches from becoming root bridges. §Root guard-enabled ports are forced…
3560/3550 Recovery Procedure
3560/3550 Recovery Procedure———————————— Connect a PC to the console port of the switch, Use a terminal emulation program such as Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal in order to establish the console session. These are the settings: Bits per second: 9600 Data bits:…
Dot1x Authentication
Dot1x Authentication ————————– Recently i have configured the Dot1x authentication in my network, thought of posting on my blog. It is a cool feature,with Dot1x authentication we can provide added security at the access layer switches of the network,it uses…