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Aruba RAP in bridge mode with remote access
The Aruba Networks Remote Access Points is a nice feature for branch offices or home workers. I use a RAP5WN at home and I configured different SSID’s on the RAP. The SSID’s are in tunnel mode, split-tunnel mode or bridge mode. The bridge mode connections are for my home devices, like my girls iPad and … Read More
AutoQos error while generating commands
First of all, the post isn’t about explaining QoS. Configuring AutoQos on Cisco switches should be very easy. At least, that is what all the Cisco documentation tells you. I always thought that the statements about configuration AutoQos were true, but a few days ago I would disagree. I was configuring multiple switches, Cisco Catalyst … Read More
Cisco Aironet: multiple SSID’s
I have been playing with some Cisco Aironet’s today. Configuration is quite simple and straightforward, but maybe not for everyone: Broadcast two SSID’s, unsecure and secure Authentication via WPA version 2 pre-shared key Management IP adres in management VLAN You are maybe thinking: “stand-alone access points, why no WLAN controller?” I agree, but be honest. … Read More
Fiber optics and UDLD
UDLD (Unidirectional Link Detection) is a protocol to help prevent forwarding loops in switched networks. A fiber cable is build from two separate fibers (transmit and receive), where one of the two fiber could fail, which would result in a switch port not able to receive or send traffic. This scenario could result in some … Read More
Configuration Mode Locking
While browsing some networking related blogs, so stumbled on a nice new feature in Cisco IOS on 6200networks.com. The feature prevents multiple users from changing the configuration of a network component simultaneous. This feature, configuration mode locking, is available in two different modes: Automatic – the session is locked, when you log in to the … Read More
Cisco Firewall Design and Deployment
The session about firewall design and deployment didn’t reveal a lot of new things about the Cisco ASA appliance or FWSM module. The only new thing for me was the possibility to configure a redundant interface for a Cisco ASA appliance. The screen shot below shows the cabling scheme for an implementation with and without … Read More