Recent content by RobCrusoe

I'm sorry about the ascii diagram looking like crap, it looked fine it the editor. Damn thing is ignoring spaces for some reason!

Essentially, in a network where traffic passes through a router, broadcast storm aren't an issue as routers do not forward them. Lower level devices such as bridges or switches not using STP will. Suppose you have 3 switch-connected network segments (A, B & C) with one node attached to each...

The subnet mask you are using is incorrect. The IP address you mentioned is class A, for which the default mask is 255.0.0.0. If these are private addresses on a LAN, then you can assign class C addresses (eg. 192.168.x.x.) and be able to use the mask 255.255.255.0. Otherwise, 255.0.0.0. is the...

Here are some free sites that I found useful: Link - Study guides as well as practice questions for all cisco certifications. Link - Practice exam. 50 questions. Link - Practice exam. 172 questions; some pretty tough. Link - IOS command reference. Official documentation; very thorough. Link -...

You sold me on it! :) Even thought the 3Com also has a coprocessor, $54 is a sweet price for the Intel Pro1000!

If your connection is DSL or Cable, I'm not sure why you would need a Gigabit adapter such as the Intel Pro1000...In my opinion, the 3COM is the better choice and will cost you considerably less. I came across this NIC comparison article from Tom's. Think you'll find it useful...:)

Disable sharing on your main PC and make sure that any shared resources on your other machines are protected by a good password. For some added security, you could install firewall software such as ZoneAlarm, free BTW, and will alow your FTP server to run. Along with the router, it should...

I have to agree with Haden. WartFTP is probably the best freeware server for windows, I've used it for a few years with no problems. If you want something simpler, give Serv-U a try.

I got my CCNA fairly recently (978) and thought I could give you some helpful hints... Get to really know the networking basics like OSI/DOD Models, IP adressing, LAN protocols & basic IOS commands. Also, focus on routing... Theory (Link State vs. Distance Vector), Troubleshooting (like how to...