Tag: Network devices

To start up a new Cisco LAN switch, all you have to do is plug in the Ethernet cables and power on the switch. However, you need to perform some basic Cisco router configuration before the basic router will start routing packets. In particular, the router needs to be told what interfaces (and which...

Mapping network drives is a common task for system administrators. One option is to create a batch script that runs every time the workstation starts. But there is a simpler and more convenient method: using Group Policy. Mapping network drives via Group Policy is faster and easier, so it is a much...

In one of my previous blog posts, I shared the top issues that network device auditing can help you solve. Among them are controlling device configuration, detecting unauthorized actions and thwarting scanning threats. In short, I argue that to keep your network infrastructure secure and ensure...

A secure network infrastructure is critical for organizations, and that requires keeping close track of what’s going on with routers, switches and other network devices. You need to be able to quickly detect and investigate threats to your perimeter security, such as unauthorized changes to...

Using the proper devices and solutions can help you defend your network. Here are the most common types of network security devices that can help you secure your network against external attacks: Firewall A firewall device is one of the first lines of defense in a network because it isolates one...

If you don’t know the state of your network every second of the day, you're like a blind pilot inevitably headed for disaster. Fortunately, the market now offers many good software solutions, both commercial and open source, for network monitoring. Handpicked related content: [Free...

To build a strong network and defend it, you need to understand the devices that comprise it. What are network devices? Network devices, or networking hardware, are physical devices that are required for communication and interaction between hardware on a computer network. Types of network...