Questions tagged [switch]
For questions about network switches, the term commonly refers to a multi-port network bridge that processes and routes data at the data link layer (layer 2) of the OSI model.
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Network hardware requirements for mDNS [closed]
I have been trying to get mDNS discovery to work for devices connected to TP-Link TL-SG1005LP switch or Netgear GS105Ev2 with pretty much hit-or miss success. Unless I connect the network to a router ...
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How to build a redundant network using MOXA switches and MOXA routers (Turbo Ring + VRRP)?
How can I build a fully redundant network architecture using two MOXA RKS-G4028 switches and two MOXA EDR-G902 routers?
I have two MOXA RKS-G4028 switches and two MOXA EDR-G902 routers. I need to ...
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How to configure VLANs on MOXA RKS-G4028 to control server-to-server communication selectively
I am working with a MOXA RKS-G4028 managed L2 switch and I want to set up multiple VLANs to control communication between servers. My goal is to configure 4 VLANs (VLAN ID: 10, 20, 30, 40), each ...
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Can I perform inter-VLAN routing on a Layer 3 switch using a single trunk cable connected to an unmanaged Layer 2 switch?
My scenario: I have many endpoints currently connected to an unmanaged switch. I want to add Layer 3 switch and segment the network into VLANs, but I'd like to avoid the manual work of tracing which ...
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Cisco Catalyst Switch 2960X Gibberish Console Output
I bought a 2nd hand Cisco Catalyst switch for a cheap price I tried to connect to it using the RJ45 port - USB port, I used putty to connect to the console at first I ran everything normal 9600 baud ...
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Switch internal layout
Tanenbaum's Computer Networks book has nice schematic drawings of hubs vs switches.
I wonder why he draws a full grid for the switch. In my understanding the green stuff (my addition) would be enough?
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If the router is a Layer 3 device, does it even support Layer 2 forwarding (like a switch does)?
Nowadays we have multilayer switch and pure layer 3 device.
Do "pure" layer 3 device like a router use layer 2 protocol ?
Do they require layer 2 header to operate ?
If so, what are the ...
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Unknown MAC address data frame flooding by switch
Let's say switch A has 2 switches connected at port 2 & port 4. There are a total of 8 ports.
With time, it knows the MAC address of other devices connected to it.
Now, the device on port 1 wants ...
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Need Advice - 140m Ethernet Run Between Buildings
I'm facing a technical challenge and could really use your expertise. I need to establish a wired network connection between two points 140 meters apart - well beyond the standard 100m limit for ...
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Facing port functionality issues on Nexus 3548 OS 10.3(6) [Maintenance Release]
I have been facing issues with multiple Nexus 3548 switches in the company, which were recently upgraded to NXOS 10.3(6) [Maintenance Release].
Almost all of them have suffered an issue where one of ...
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Dell Switch OS does not allow any interface commands
I have recently been tasked to operate a Dell switch and I have to shut down an interface connected to a server.
But the switch OS that it has doesn't allow me to enable/disable the switch ports.
SW1(...
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Does switches have MAC address? [duplicate]
I need help.
Do traditional (unmanaged) switches have their own MAC address? I know that for normal functionality it doesn’t need one, but do they have one anyway to identify the switch in a network? ...
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2 Firepower 1120 Firewalls connected to a layer-2 switch
I am working 2 cisco firepower 1120 firewalls, which are connected to a 5-port layer-2 switch through their "outside"(Ethernet1/1) interfaces, each with an IP address of the form 192.168.1.x ...
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Why do enterprise grade switches have dedicated grounding screws/lugs but home grade switches don't?
I've noticed that enterprise grade switches usually have dedicated grounding screws or lugs, but home grade switches don't.
Is it just because of that fact that they will be used in different ...
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Connect two Fiber Optic Cables using Patch Cord?
Good day! In the attached image, AB fiber segment and BC fiber segment are terminated using LIUs. Data Servers are at Location A.
One way to inter connect AB and BC segments is by fusing a pair of ...
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