Sample Module 3 – CCENT – Understanding the OSI Model
Welcome to the RouterFreak.com sample CCENT certification series. This is an example from module 3 of the CCENT video series. Classes are forming now! Signup today to pre-register for the CCENT Video eCourse. There is no obligation. This is simple to let you know when the new class goes live! “The OSI Model” In this […]
CCENT Module 2 – What is a Network?
Welcome to the RouterFreak.com sample CCENT certification series. This module is the second video in the series of sample videos for Router Freak members. Full length versions of these videos can be found in the upcoming new CCENT Video eCourse. To be notified when these classes are available signup at click here! What is a […]
Understanding Network Routing Protocols
Network Routing Protocols – IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, ISIS, BGP Overview of Routing Protocols The purpose of routing protocols is to learn of available routes that exist on the enterprise network, build routing tables and make routing decisions. Some of the most common routing protocols include RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS and BGP. There are two […]
CCENT – Module 1 – Introduction to CCENT
Welcome to the RouterFreak.com UN-official CCENT certification series. This module is a sample of the first video in our new CCENT Video eCourse. Introduction to CCENT In this module we introduce you to the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) Certification and give an overview of the Cisco certification process. We review the Cisco CCENT […]
Installing GNS3 Router Simulator
GNS3 is a routing simulator and allows you to simulate Cisco routers, switches and firewalls as well as simulate Juniper routers too. In this post we are going to download and install GNS3. To begin we need to download the software – a simple Google search takes us to http://www.gns3.net/download to be able to download […]
What is a Router Simulator
Router Simulators are a great way to create and test new network topologies without the expense of lots of hardware. Many people use router simulators to help them practice and study for upcoming certification tests and many people are able to pass these certifications because of the convenience of a router simulator. GNS3 is one […]
Open Source Router Maker Vyatta Rolls Out New Release of OS
Is open source routing closing the router gap? By Jim Duffy, Network World Vyatta, the open source networking vendor that makes its living tweaking Cisco’s nose, this week rolled out a new release of its operating system software. Vyatta 6.0 features a remote access API that enables customers to control large scale Vyatta systems using […]
Internet Reboots Today at 11:59UTC
by Craig Buckler You may have heard in the news, the Internet will be rebooted today and is expected to be down for around one minute. A global consortium of ISPs and technology companies has called for the action following several periods of instability over the past few years. A spokesman for the group commented: […]
Juniper Networks EX4200 Muli-Layer Switch
Juniper Networks EX4200 multi-layer Ethernet switches are fast, secure and reliable platforms providing compact standards based connectivity for branch office, enterprise networks and data centers. Yes, if you haven’t guessed by now, we really like these switches. Designed for the access and distribution layers, the EX4200 and EX3200 series switches allows Juniper to enter markets […]
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