Network World on Routers and Switches

Users demand better net hardware mgmt.

Denise Dubie,Phil Hochmuth — 2006-06-12T00:00:00Z

While network equipment makers have reinforced the management elements in their routers, switches, accelerators and voice equipment, customers still want more.

Compatibility with legacy equipment key to NAC's future

Tim Greene — 2006-06-12T00:00:00Z

Many network access control specialists have yet to address one of the biggest problems with their security technology: making their products work better with legacy network gear.

Preparing for the CCNA

Ron Nutter — 2006-06-12T00:00:00Z

Since my company has been purchasing more Cisco network equipment as our other equipment either fails or gets replaced as money is available, I think it is best that I get my CCNA certification. I understand the exam isnt one that you can pass by just reading a book and taking a test. One question that I haven't gotten answered is which is the best way - router simulator or buying some used gear and putting my own lab together? -- Via the Internet

Foundry adds Snort to LAN switch

Phil Hochmuth — 2006-05-22T00:00:00Z

In July, Foundry Networks is expected to make available an upgrade to its LAN switch/WAN router network management software that adds the widely used open source Snort intrusion-detection and -prevention system to the product.

GENI looks to conjure up next-generation network

Denise Pappalardo — 2006-03-20T00:00:00Z

The Global Environment for Networking Innovations is still in the planning stages, but the next-generation research facility is taking significant steps toward becoming a reality.

Cisco AON: Fight fire with fire

Kevin Tolly — 2006-01-23T00:00:00Z

Some six months and counting, it is still difficult to get a handle on what Cisco is really doing with its Application Oriented Networking initiative. More important, it is difficult to understand how Cisco's customers are viewing it - and ultimately, how the rest of the network industry should respond.

Nortel road map stresses security

Phil Hochmuth — 2006-01-16T00:00:00Z

Nortel next month is expected to kick off an aggressive push to revitalize its enterprise switching business with a new endpoint security product, followed by a series of LAN security and resiliency announcements throughout the year.

PowerDsine devices add power to Ethernet

Phil Hochmuth — 2005-12-14T00:00:00Z

PowerDsine launched a Power-over-Ethernet product at the Interop show here this week for delivering power to IP phones, WLAN access points and other devices over Ethernet cabling.

Foundry launches LAN edge switch with 10 Gigabit, PoE

Phil Hochmuth — 2005-12-13T00:00:00Z

Foundry Networks introduced a LAN edge switch at the Interop show here this week that combines four speeds of Ethernet (from 10Mbps to 10Gbps) with Power over Ethernet, aimed at supporting a variety of traffic, from VoIP to wireless LANs to high-bandwidth applications such as video.

Software promises better monitoring of Cisco VoIP networks

Phil Hochmuth — 2005-12-12T00:00:00Z

NimSoft this week is expected to launch a tool for monitoring Cisco-based IP telephony networks with the capability to drill deep into protocols, processes and even IP PBX hardware.

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