Articles by tag "Network Design"

1. Five OSPF Area Types
   leo peng

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   There are five types of OSPF areas: Backbone area (area 0), Standard area, Stub area, Totally stubby area, and No so stubby area (NSSA). Let's introduce one by one. 1.Backbone Area Backbone area also called the backbone area, is actually area 0. According to the OSPF design principle, area 0 ...
2. Access vs. Distribution vs. Core Switch Comparison Guide
   Selene Gong

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   In modern enterprise networking, a well-designed infrastructure is crucial for performance, security, and scalability. The hierarchical network model, typically comprising access, distribution, and core layers, defines specific roles for different types of switches. Understanding these ...
3. VLAN vs Subnet: Navigating Network Segmentation for Your Business
   Selene Gong

   44
   For IT managers and purchasing decision-makers in small to medium-sized businesses, designing an efficient, secure, and scalable network can be complex. One common area of confusion arises when considering network segmentation: understanding the difference between VLAN and subnet. While both ...
4. OSPF vs EIGRP: What’s the Difference?
   Selene Gong

   44
   Choosing the right routing protocol is essential for your network’s stability and scalability. Here’s a quick, clear comparison between OSPF and EIGRP to help you understand which protocol fits your environment. What is OSPF? Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) is a link-state routing ...
5. PoE vs PoE+ vs PoE++: The Ultimate Guide to Powering Enterprise Networks Safely
   Selene Gong

   18
   In the era of smart buildings and enterprise digital transformation, Power over Ethernet (PoE) has evolved far beyond powering simple IP phones. Modern networks rely on PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ to energize high-performance Wi-Fi 6 access points, LED lighting, security cameras, and even desktop ...
6. Access Port vs Trunk Port: Ultimate Guide to Avoid VLAN Misconfigurations in Enterprise Networks
   Selene Gong

   18
   In enterprise network deployments, few decisions are as deceptively simple—and as potentially disruptive—as choosing between access ports and trunk ports. On paper, the difference seems straightforward, but in production environments, misclassifying a port can quietly break connectivity, ...
7. VLAN vs Subnet: Difference Between VLAN and Subnet, How Many VLANs to Use, and What Well-Chosen Subnets Accomplish
   Selene Gong

   18
   Enterprise networks are growing rapidly, and administrators often struggle with questions like subnet vs VLAN, the difference between VLAN and subnet, and how to properly design their network to handle different departments, applications, or projects. Without careful planning, networks can ...
8. How to Choose Cisco Switches for Enterprise Campus Networks
   Selene Gong

   18
   When you are modernizing a campus network, you aren't just looking at technical specs; you are managing a 5-to-8-year lifecycle. You likely have a model list from a vendor, but the real challenge is separating sales buzzwords from the architectural choices that will determine your operational ...