Switches & Routers

Switches and routers are both fundamental networking devices used to connect devices within a network, but they serve different purposes and operate at different layers of the OSI model.

Quality of Service (QoS) in computer networks provides network engineers with the means to prioritize latency-sensitive traffic flows.
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Quality of Service (QoS) in computer networks provides network engineers with the means to prioritize latency-sensitive traffic flows. It is increasingly essential as bandwidth consumption soars. Learn more about it here.

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Switches & Routers
China APT Cracks Cisco Firmware in Attacks Against the US and JapanChina APT Cracks Cisco Firmware in Attacks Against the US and Japan
byNate Nelson, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading
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Arista Rolls Out New Products Aimed at Supporting Next-Generation Compute
Switches & Routers
Arista Rolls Out New Products Aimed at Supporting Next-Generation ComputeArista Rolls Out New Products Aimed at Supporting Next-Generation Compute
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Dec 15, 2022
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Hackers Targeting Router Devices: Is Your Household Vulnerable?
Switches & Routers
Hackers Targeting Router Devices: Is Your Household Vulnerable?Hackers Targeting Router Devices: Is Your Household Vulnerable?
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Kiss Your Branch Router Goodbye
Switches & Routers
Kiss Your Branch Router GoodbyeKiss Your Branch Router Goodbye
byNirav Shah, Vice President of Products and Solutions, Fortinet
Apr 22, 2020
5 Min Read
Is a New Network Just a Virtual Router?
Switches & Routers
Is a New Network Just a Virtual Router?Is a New Network Just a Virtual Router?
byTom Nolle
Mar 4, 2019
2 Min Read
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P4: Programming the Network's Forwarding Plane
P4: Programming the Network's Forwarding Plane
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4 Min Read
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Ethernet Switch Market on a Roll
Ethernet Switch Market on a Roll
Jun 29, 2018
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2 Min Read
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MAC Address Learning Basics
MAC Address Learning Basics
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EIGRP: A Multi-Vendor Demo
EIGRP: A Multi-Vendor Demo
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Destructive 'VPNFilter' Attack Network Uncovered
Destructive 'VPNFilter' Attack Network Uncovered
May 24, 2018
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2 Min Read
byKelly Jackson Higgins
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Switches & Routers
OpenDaylight Tutorial: Connecting OpenFlow Switches
OpenDaylight Tutorial: Connecting OpenFlow Switches
May 23, 2018
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3 Min Read
byPackt Publishing
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Switches & Routers
How to Size Routers and Firewalls
How to Size Routers and Firewalls
May 15, 2018
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8 Min Read
byPeter Welcher
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Troubleshooting a Router Installation
Troubleshooting a Router Installation
Apr 24, 2018
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byTony Fortunato
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Network Design: Router Vs. Switch
Network Design: Router Vs. Switch
Mar 23, 2018
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7 Min Read
byPeter Welcher
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Switches & Routers
'Slingshot' Cyber Espionage Campaign Hacks Routers
'Slingshot' Cyber Espionage Campaign Hacks Routers
Mar 12, 2018
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byKelly Jackson Higgins
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Is Networking Becoming a Commodity?
Is Networking Becoming a Commodity?
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byRuss White
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Managing Switches with REST and Thrift APIs
Managing Switches with REST and Thrift APIs
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byPackt Publishing
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New Standards Will Shore up Internet Router Security
New Standards Will Shore up Internet Router Security
Oct 4, 2017
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1 Min Read
byJai Vijayan, Contributing Writer, Dark Reading
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Cisco SMI Still Exposing Network Switches Online
Cisco SMI Still Exposing Network Switches Online
Sep 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byKelly Sheridan
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Using iPerf to Test Router Throughput
Using iPerf to Test Router Throughput
Jul 31, 2017
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1 Min Read
byTony Fortunato
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Measuring Router Performance Using Netscout OptiView XG
Measuring Router Performance Using Netscout OptiView XG
Jul 12, 2017
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2 Min Read
byTony Fortunato
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Python Networking: Configuring VLANs
Python Networking: Configuring VLANs
Jun 8, 2017
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1 Min Read
byDavid Bombal
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Switches & Routers
A Cisco Router Speed Test
A Cisco Router Speed Test
Apr 3, 2017
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3 Min Read
byTony Fortunato
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Cisco Warns Of Defective Clock Part
Cisco Warns Of Defective Clock Part
Feb 7, 2017
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2 Min Read
byNetwork Computing Editors
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Open Networking Options Grow
Open Networking Options Grow
Jan 27, 2017
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4 Min Read
byMarcia Savage
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Switches & Routers
Using Wireshark To Ease Network Configuration
Using Wireshark To Ease Network Configuration
Jan 5, 2017
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1 Min Read
byTony Fortunato
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Troubleshooting Port Channels On Cisco Nexus 5500 Switches
Troubleshooting Port Channels On Cisco Nexus 5500 Switches
Nov 23, 2016
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3 Min Read
byCarole Warner Reece
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Troubleshooting High CPU Usage On Cisco Nexus 7000
Troubleshooting High CPU Usage On Cisco Nexus 7000
Nov 15, 2016
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2 Min Read
byPeter Welcher
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Switches & Routers
5 Basic Switch Settings You Must Know
5 Basic Switch Settings You Must Know
Sep 25, 2016
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6 Min Read
Network Switches: The Most Popular Models Compared
Switches & Routers
Network Switches: The Most Popular Models Compared
Network Switches: The Most Popular Models Compared
Sep 25, 2016
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byNetwork Computing Editors
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Router Basics: The Lost Configuration
Router Basics: The Lost Configuration
Sep 7, 2016
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1 Min Read
byTony Fortunato
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Designing For Cisco Nexus 9000
Designing For Cisco Nexus 9000
Aug 24, 2016
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5 Min Read
byPeter Welcher
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Network Cleanup: Dealing With Dust
Network Cleanup: Dealing With Dust
Aug 11, 2016
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3 Min Read
byTony Fortunato
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Arista Infringes Cisco Patents, Says Trade Commission
Arista Infringes Cisco Patents, Says Trade Commission
Jun 27, 2016
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3 Min Read
byMarcia Savage

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