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 ...

Network security relies heavily on passwords. Cisco routers use passwords to ensure that only "trusted" users can perform certain services. In this Daily Drill Down, Todd Lammle takes you on a journey ...

The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a necessary tool for every network administrator. You can easily configure it with just a few commands. SNMP is still the most popular way to monitor ...

Cisco has long been making business routers that are rated as top performers by such electronics industry reviewers as PC Magazine and CNET. Cisco manufactures dozens of router models, but one of the ...

You know that router you have been putting off buying for a friend or relative because you know you'll be called in to troubleshoot after the recipient becomes lost in the tricky setup process?

Previous articles (Part one, Part two) in this series on implementing VPN gateways using Cisco routers discussed the IPsec protocol and basic IPsec VPN connection models. Now we'll learn how to ...

A Cisco router can help to simplify your business networking setup, providing a stable and secure link between your local area network and the Internet. In addition to serving as a basic gateway to ...

Cisco’s new Valet Plus wireless router doesn’t promise a whole bunch of fancy features or apps. What it does promise is that you can set it up and have a secure, working wireless Internet connection ...

The Cisco EA2700 ($99.99 list) is the entry model of the new Linksys EA series routers. These routers, in terms of hardware, aren’t significantly different from the Linksys E-series routers. Instead, ...