WHITE PAPER - This article presents an overview of the various Ethernet 10/100/1000 physical layer technologies for the copper medium. It discusses the pros and cons of active versus passive tapping and why active tapping is preferred for Gigabit Ethernet running over the copper medium. The switch-over behavior of active relay-based tapping is also presented.
Posted: July 1, 2009 | Published: July 1, 2009


Topics:  Ethernet Networks | Gigabit Ethernet | Network Management | Network Monitoring | Network Performance | Network Processing | Network Traffic Analysis

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides a brief introduction to Evolved Packet Core - a new mobile core for LTE. Key concepts and functional elements are outlined, as well as key changes in LTE requirements imposed on the Evolved Packet Core, and the deployment challenges one can expect to encounter.
Posted: June 9, 2009 | Published: June 9, 2009


Topics:  Mobile Device Management | Mobile IP | Network Appliances | Network Infrastructure | Network Management | Network Performance | Network Processing | Packet Shaping | Packet Switching

WHITE PAPER - Security breaches can attack a company from a wide range of sources, including the company's own networked PCs and servers. This paper explains how Cisco is merging innovative network security technology with more than 20 years of routing expertise to redefine network security and provide customers with end-to-end network protection.
Posted: June 9, 2009 | Published: November 7, 2008


Topics:  Network Performance | Network Processing | Network Security | Network Security Software | Security | Security Management | Security Policies | Security Software | Security Threats

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - This presentation transcript, taken from the webcast of the same name, will help inform network designers, planners and installers of important considerations in planning to help them optimize combined network performance and reduce project costs. It will provide recommendations and tips for installing or upgrading a structured cabling plant.
Posted: April 24, 2009 | Published: April 24, 2009


Topics:  LAN Hardware | Network Infrastructure | Network Management | Network Managers | Network Performance | Network Processing | Networking Hardware | WLAN | WLAN Access Points | WLAN Hardware | WLAN Management