by Network Joe | Jan 10, 2023 | Cisco, Gateway, Router, Switch
Static RoutingThis guide explains the configuration of static routes and the use of a default route. Comments Introduction Static Routes Default Gateway IntroductionIn Cisco networking, a static route is a manually configured path for network traffic to reach a...
by Network Joe | Jan 9, 2023 | Catalyst, Cisco, DHCP, Layer 3, Router, Security, Switch
DHCP SnoopingThis guide explains the functionality of DHCP snooping and shows how to confiugre DHCP snooping in a small local area network. Comments Introduction Configuration Lab Topology Debugging IntroductionDHCP Snooping is a Cisco security feature that prevents...
by Network Joe | Jan 9, 2023 | Catalyst, Cisco, Layer 2, Redundancy, Spanning Tree, Switch
Spanning TreeThis guide explains how to configure the Spanning Tree Protocols MST and RAPID-PVST, and also explains the differences between both protocols. Comments Introduction RAPID-PVST Multiple Spanning Tree Differences IntroductionSpanning Tree is a protocol used...
by Network Joe | Dec 22, 2022 | Catalyst, Cisco, Gateway, IOS, Layer 3, Router, Switch, VLAN
Layer 3 InterfacesThis guide shows how to configure VLAN interfaces and routing between VLANs in a local area network. Also multiple types of layer 3 interfaces are explained. Comments Introduction Inter-VLAN Routing Layer 3 Interfaces Out of Band Management Loopback...
by Network Joe | Nov 26, 2022 | Cisco, IOS, Switch, VLAN
Virtual Local Area NetworkThis guide explains virtual area networks, how to configure a management interface on a switch and a default gateway for the management traffic. Comments Introduction VLAN Database Switch Port VLAN Trunk Port VLAN Interface Disable VLAN 1...
by Network Joe | Nov 6, 2022 | Catalyst, Cisco, Redundancy, Stack, Switch
StackwiseThis guide explains the concept, functionality and configuration of Stackwise. Multiple switches are set up and connected directly to each other. Four Cisco Catalyst 9300 Layer 3 switches have been used for this guide. Comments Introduction Preparation...
