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Network hardware options are many. Our resources will help you evaluate and select routers and switches, whether you're buying a stackable switch or a carrier-class router. Learn about the features and functions available and how to decide what's best for your network.
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  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 72
Saving money with used network hardware: Tricky but doable
SearchNetworking.com | 08 Jan 2009
ARTICLE - Buying used network hardware can save a company money, but forge a strategy for vendor management and product support.
Vyatta offers more robust open source router and security appliance
SearchNetworking.com | 29 Dec 2008
ARTICLE - Vyatta Inc. debuts its third open source router and security networking appliance in less than nine months, edging further into the enterprise space.
Network consolidation in data centers essential to reducing costs
SearchNetworking.com | 20 Nov 2008
ARTICLE - The next generation of data center design puts a focus on speedier, better-managed networks to do more work at half the price.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 128
NETWORK HARDWARE EXPERTS
Sudhanshu Gupta
Technical Consultant, Wipro Infotech
ASK A QUESTION
What environmental factors cause switch connectivity to fail?
08 Dec 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - If the power on your network's switch is fine, but the connectivity is not, ask yourself these questions posed by our switching expert to troubleshoot for environmental issues that may be causing this connection failure.
Why do Linksys WMP300N wireless cards have three antenna connectors?
02 Dec 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Before you make a larger antenna for your wireless network card, know how the Linksys WMP300N connects to its antenna, and understand why it has three connectors.
Why are patch panels required for cabling networks?
07 Nov 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - When cabling networks, you may wonder why it's a requirement to have patch panels and why they aren't connected to switches. This expert response explains why and how they're used in a rack with multiple switches and ports.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 16
Moving toward the application-centric network
28 Jul 2008
E-BOOK - This chapter discusses application delivery and performance, and points to technologies that you can use to ensure that critical applications are meeting desired expectations.
The essential guide for upgrading your network
28 Jul 2008
E-BOOK - This e-book explores the challenges, best practices and technologies for responding to the shortcomings of today's network, as well as future-proofing for tomorrow's challenges.
Case study: Tomorrow's network -- today
28 Jul 2008
E-BOOK - In this case study, you'll see how organizations re-evaluated their network resources and upgraded in strategic areas.
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  WHITE PAPERS
12 Things to Know When Troubleshooting Your Network
Published by: Global Knowledge | 12 Dec 2008
WHITE PAPER - This white paper addresses twelve common issues that network administrators should examine when troubleshooting network problems.
Switching Essentials: An Introduction to Network Switching
Published by: Global Knowledge | 10 Dec 2008
WHITE PAPER - In this white paper, we will address the basics of this Layer 2 technology and help you get your network switch up and running. For our examples, we will use Cisco's 2950 switch.
Router Essentials
Published by: Global Knowledge | 10 Dec 2008
WHITE PAPER - Build a basic foundation of knowledge about routers, the devices that allow you to move packets between networks, by reading this white paper.
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 22
port interface card (PIC)
03 Dec 2008
WORD - What is port interface card? A port interface card (PIC) is a computer circuit board that provides multiple, diverse interfaces for connections to external networks. In effect, a PIC is an enhanced network interface card ...
flow routing
20 Feb 2008
WORD - Flow routing is a network routing technology that takes variations in the flow of data into account to increase routing efficiency. The increased efficiency helps avoid excessive latency and jitter for streaming data, such ...
fiber jumper
10 Jul 2007
WORD - A fiber jumper, sometimes called a fiber patch cord is a length of fiber cabling fitted with LC, SC, MTRJ or ST connectors at each end. The LC, a smaller form factor connector, is most commonly used. Fiber jumpers also ...
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  WEBCASTS: 1 - 2 of 2
Deploying Advanced Security on Integrated Services Routers - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   14 DEC 2004, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Listen to an interactive technical discussion about how to deploy integrated security on the new Cisco integrated services routers (ISRs). Learn more about the new Cisco IOS Software security features and explore how and where to deploy these multiple security services in your network. Explore integrated architectural enhancements and new software features, including those for trust and identity, threat defense, secure connectivity, and network infrastructure protection.
New Routing Innovations - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   07 DEC 2004, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Hear from Cisco CEO, John Chambers, other industry leaders, and customers themselves about how customer needs and input are helping to facilitate the integration of networking systems.
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