Configuring a frame-relay switch and core router using 1 router

This recipe will show how to configure a Frame-Relay switch and a core router within one router creating a hub-and-spoke topology.

Creating users on a Cisco router

This will allow you to create multiple users on a router and is a handy tool to find out who did what at what time (permitting logging is on and the correct date/time is configured)

How to enable local logging on a Cisco router.

Configuring a root switch on IOS based Cisco switches

When we use spanning tree a root switch is elected but when it comes to troubleshooting a switched network knowing where the root switch is makes it much easier. Another reason for “manually choosing” a root switch is that we can use our most powerfull switch to become the root.

Configuring a Cisco router as a terminal server

When you have a home lab you want to have console connectivity to all your routers at the same time. By using a terminal server (2509-2512 router range) we can accomplish this.

Cisco: Configuring a Frame-Relay switch

When you build a Cisco lab for home use you can simulate a Frame-Relay cloud using a 2521 or 2522 or 2600 series with an 8-port sync/async card.

How to optimize VoIP traffic on a Cisco Catalyst 3550

Viewing a summary of all the interfaces on a router