MAC TFTP Software (OS X )
Oct15

MAC TFTP Software (OS X )

Mac TFTP KB ID 0001247 Problem Every time I go to a networking event theres a sea of MacBooks in the audience, If techs like MacBooks so much why is there such a lack of decent Mac TFTP software? Solution The thing is, I’m looking at the problem with my ‘Windows User’ head on. When I have a task to perform I’m geared towards looking for a program do do that for me. OS X is Linux (There I said it!) Linux in a...

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Build a PIX Firewall for your test network
Nov17

Build a PIX Firewall for your test network

Working with GNS3 and PEMU – (Part 2) KB ID 0000662  Problem In Part 1 we installed and Licensed our Virtual PIX, now we will give it an IP address and get the firewalls web management console running. To complete this procedure you will need to, 1. Have a TFTP server up and running (CLICK HERE). 2. Know how to connect to a Cisco Firewall (CLICK HERE). Solution Step 1 (Add an interface to your host machine) 1. On your host PC/VM...

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Cisco Catalyst – Upgrading ‘Stacked’ Switches
Nov17

Cisco Catalyst – Upgrading ‘Stacked’ Switches

KB ID 0001002 Problem The following procedure was carried out on two Cisco Catalyst 3750 switches. Solution 1. We can see (above) that we have two switches, but if your connected remotely, best make sure. Petes-Stack#show switch Switch/Stack Mac Address : 0018.7347.a000 H/W Current Switch# Role Mac Address Priority Version State...

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Cisco Catalyst – Upgrading IOS (via USB)
Nov17

Cisco Catalyst – Upgrading IOS (via USB)

KB ID 0001056 Problem Had a stack of 3560-X Switches to update today, and when I went looking for the notes I used last time, I could not find them. So This time I took the time to document the procedure. Solution Now I could load in the IOS image from TFTP like this, but last time I did this I used a spare USB drive and the image ‘tar’ file, and found it a lot less hassle. 1. Make sure you have formatted your dive at...

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Backup and Restore  Cisco IOS (Switches and Routers)
Nov17

Backup and Restore Cisco IOS (Switches and Routers)

KB ID 0000538  Problem It’s been a long time since I ran through setting up a TFTP server, but I still use 3CDeamon. Below I’ll run though the simple commands to back up, and restore the devices configuration. Solution Backing up a Cisco IOS Device 1. First you have to setup a TFTP server, and know the IP address of the machine it’s on! 2. Connect to the device, either via console cable, Telnet or SSH. 3. Log in >...

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