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Cisco Switches

Basic & Advanced Catalyst Layer 3 Switch Configur…

This article covers basic and advanced configuration of Cisco Catalyst Layer-3 switches such as the Cisco Catalyst 3560G, 3560E, 3560-X, 3750, 3750E, 3750-X, 3850, 4500, 6500 , 9300, 9400 series, and…

VPN Services & Guides

DNS Leak Testing & Protection – How to Avoid Expo…

Despite innovations in security and technology, it’s difficult to remain anonymous online. Identifying information is seemingly everywhere – from malicious JavaScript tracking to the location service…

Web Application Vulnerability Scanners

What is OWASP? Open Web Application Security Pro…

With nearly every business sector relying on the internet and digital tools to function, it is no surprise that cybersecurity is the second-fastest growing industry. Hackers don’t care how large or s…

Ethernet Protocol, CSMA/CD, Collisions

Early Ethernet Collisions

In this example, we will refer to an imaginary Ethernet network consisting of Stations A and B and any number of other stations. The status of the network is such that the wire is idle (nobody is tal…

Linux - Unix

Installing Software On Linux

Installing software in Linux is very different from Windows for one very simple reason: most Linux programs come in 'source code' form. This allows you to modify any program (if you're a programmer)…

ManageEngine

Free seminar: Discover how ManageEngine can help…

Digital transformation is not just a buzzword anymore. Most IT companies have already started to evolve around hybrid network infrastructures, expanding their IT footprint. Now is the time to enhance…

The OSI Model

Data Encapsulation & Decapsulation in the OSI Mod…

Here we are going to explain in detail how data travels through the OSI model. You must keep in mind that the OSI model is a guideline. It tells the computer what it's supposed to do when data needs…

ICMP Protocol

ICMP Protocol - Part 4: Destination Unreachable M…

The 'ICMP Destination unreachable' message is quite interesting, because it doesn't actually contain one message, but infact six! This means that the ICMP Destination unreachable futher breaks down i…

Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)

Configure Windows 8 & 8.1 To Provide Secure Wirel…

Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 (including Professional edition) operating systems provide the ability to turn your workstation or laptop into a secure wireless access point, allowing wireless clients (inc…

Cisco Wireless

Wireless (Wifi) WEP WPA WPA2 Key Generator

The Firewall.cx Wireless LAN Key Generator will allow the generation of a WEP or WPA ASCII based encryption key and will provide the equivalent HEX or ASCII string so it can be inserted directly i…

Cisco Data Center (Nexus/UCS)

Nexus 7000/7700 Software Upgrade via ISSU. Comple…

This article shows how to perform an ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade) on a Nexus Data Center switch (7000 and 7700 models) and avoid service and network disruption. We explain the importance of kee…

TCP - UDP Protocol Analysis

Transmission Control Protocol - Part 3: The TCP H…

This article shows the TCP Header and Segment. We explain where the TCP Header and Segment are located in an Ethernet frame and also briefly view the available options in the TCP Header. Our easy-to-…