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Cisco OSPF Troubleshooting: Resolving Network Issues

Within the realm of networking, OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) is a commonly utilized routing protocol that is essential for guaranteeing dependable and effective communication among devices. In order to…

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Mastering Networking Fundamentals with Cisco CCNA

In the era of digitalization, networking has become a daily necessity. Networking is essential for making it possible to communicate with people, share files, and connect to the internet. The…

CCNA

Is the Cisco CCNA still worth it in 2024?

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is something of a golden ticket in the networking world. Offered by the renowned Cisco Systems, this credential is all about proving your…

Security

Cisco’s Network Security: Protecting Your Business from Cyber Threats

A crucial component of any company's operations in the current digital era is network security. Businesses are increasingly exposed to cyber threats and attacks due to their growing reliance on…

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Cisco Network Essentials // OSPF part 1

Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) • OSPF, or Open Shortest Path First, is a link-state, open-standard, dynamic routing protocol. OSPF uses an algorithm known as SPF, or Dijkstra’s Shortest Path…

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Cisco Network Essentials // HDLC

Cisco High-Level Data-Link Control (HDLC) protocol was once very popular 'back in the day'. On a quick side note - I always try to explain things in a simply way…

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Why Does Hotel WiFi Suck?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Free WiFi has become a necessity in the hotel industry. I’m loathed to write this next bit but I wouldn’t book a hotel without WiFi. guest expectations Most hotels, even…

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Cisco Network Essentials // EIGRP Part 1

EIGRP Characteristics Fast Convergence EIGRP uses the DUAL algorithm to converge very quickly. It does this by knowing neighbor router’s routing tables and predefining primary and secondary routes to every…

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Cisco Network Fundamentals // Administrative Distance

Administrative Distance Routers need a way of determining which path to use to a destination network if two or more routing protocols are in use and both advertise a route.…

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Cisco Network Fundamentals // Classful Concepts

Classful Concepts IP routing protocols are either classful or classless and that determines how they present route information. Classful Classful routing protocols (like RIPv1) do not include the subnet mask…