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Configuring OSPF with Multiple Areas

In this lab, I use three Cisco 3725 routers [IOS 12.4(15)T10] to demonstrate how to setup OSPF with multiple Areas. Below is the network diagram for this lab.

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Networking: Blocking Access to a Website via Extended Access List [Video]

This video demonstrates how to use an extended access list to prevent specific hosts from accessing a website. In this lab I use two Cisco 2811 routers [IOS 12.4(15)T1] and two Cisco 2950-24 switches [IOS 12.1(22)EA4].

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EIGRP – Best Path Selection

By default EIGRP uses bandwidth and delay of the line to determine the best path to a remote network. However, if desired, EIGRP can use a composite of four metrics: bandwidth, delay, reliability, and load. Maximum transmission unit (MTU) is … Continue reading

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EIGRP and OSPF Redistribution on Cisco Routers

This was a quick lab I threw together which I thought was pretty cool. In this lab I use five Cisco 3725 routers [IOS 12.4(15)T10] in which I have two groups of routers each on a different subnet and running … Continue reading

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Setup and Troubleshoot EIGRP

I discussed Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) briefly in a prior blog, Load Balancing with EIGRP, however, in this lab I use two Cisco 3725 routers [IOS 12.4(15)T10] to demonstrate how to configure EIGRP; additionally, I’ll discuss some useful … Continue reading

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Cisco – Filtering Unwanted Packets with Standard Access Lists

Access lists (ACLs) are basically statements that packets are compared against for the purpose of taking some action if a match occurs. After an access list is created, it can be applied to inbound or outbound traffic; in some cases … Continue reading

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OSPF Explained and Useful Troubleshooting Commands

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is an open standard link-state routing protocol that supports multiple equal-cost routes to the same destination (four by default). OSPF constructs a shortest path tree and then updates the routing table with the best paths. … Continue reading

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Setting-up DHCP on Cisco Routers

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides the capability to automatically allocate reusable network addresses and configuration options to hosts.

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Recover from a Forgotten Console Password on Dell Force10 E-Series Switches

In this lab I will use a Dell Force10 E600i chassis [FTOS 8.3.1.1] to demonstrate how to recover if you forget your console password. The first thing to do to prepare for this lab is to log on through the … Continue reading

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Load Balancing with EIGRP

RIP, RIPv2, IGRP, EIGRP and OSPF are all routing protocols that support equal cost load balancing but IGRP and EIGRP can also support unequal cost load balancing. However, unlike IGRP, EIGRP supports VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Masking). Below I use … Continue reading

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