Many administrators forget—or don't even realize—that they can configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on Cisco IOS routers and switches. David Davis discusses the pros and cons of this ...

A smooth and uninterrupted Wi-Fi connection is more crucial than ever, whether it is for work, leisure, or staying connected with loved ones. While encountering Wi-Fi issues on Windows devices is not ...

Most IT pros know that using Telnet to manage routers, switches, and firewalls is not exactly a security best practice. Instead, the accepted alternative to Telnet's lack of security is Secure Shell ...

Almost all modern Wi-Fi routers are equipped with a configuration interface that you can access through a web browser and use it to set your preferences. So, if you’ve never paid much attention to ...

I just got AT&T fiber (upgrade from ADSL) and having trouble with network configuration. I have a fixed IP package (that I had when I had ADSL) and neither the onsite tech or the AT&T rep on the phone ...

This post will show you how to change your default Wi-Fi Router Name (SSID) as well as the Password. Wi-Fi is undoubtedly a great way to keep connected to the internet wherever we go. Today, we can ...

In an upcoming blog I expect to write about configuring a home router, which requires logging on to it. This, in turn, requires knowing the IP address of the router. Non-techies typically don’t know ...

- 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 ...

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 ...