Ars Technica

Router-On-A-Stick configuration with ESXi and a Physical Switch

- Windows 10 VM running on ESXi Server (connected to vmnic1, port 6 on TP-Link) - OPNsense Firewall VM running on ESXi Server (connected to vmnic1, port 6 on TP-Link) The OPNsense Firewall VM can do ...
Ars Technica

Server behind a router and switch... help!

I'm trying to set up a server behind a router and a switch, but no one not connected to the switch can access the server. The cable modem is plugged into a four port Linksys, which is set to forward ...
TechRepublic

How to wipe data from Cisco routers and switches before discarding them

How to wipe data from Cisco routers and switches before discarding them Your email has been sent As your organization’s network continues to grow, you might find that you’ve outgrown your routers and ...
The Spectrum

What is the difference between a network switch and a network router?

When it comes to complexity of network connectors, you have got multiple levels, with a switch (hub) at the bottom and a router at the top. A hub is an astonishingly dumb gadget. It accepts a packet ...
Computer Weekly

What is the ISAKMP policy and how does it impact IPsec VPN router configuration?

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 ...