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If you see an error like the one below in your Cisco ASA log files, check with the other end and make sure your transform-set matches.
QM FSM error (P2 struct &0xd7fed708, mess id 0xcc86fb64)!
The QM FSM error message usually relates to a configuration mismatch. Although checking the crypto …
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If you're using policy-maps on your Cisco Catalyst switches to handle rate-limiting, you may have noticed that on some models, the show policy-map interface command does not seem to work. The CLI accepts the command and returns properly formatted output, but the output is all zeroes. There is no information …
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After cracking open a brand new Catalyst ME3400G, we weren't able to get it upgraded to the latest version of software. In fact, we couldn't even ping anything on the local subnet.
In order to use Cisco's Metro Ethernet switches, it's important to understand the new concepts that are introduced …
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For those still using the Cisco BWG as the ASN gateway in their WiMAX networks, Juda Barnes has discovered that the BWG 2.0 software suffers from a memory leak related to CEF. This memory leak is detailed in Cisco Bug CSCta09049. Unfortunately, since the Cisco BWG software has reached …
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I was recently part of a discussion regarding whether or not lowering the load-interval on a Cisco router or switch interface from the default of 300 seconds had an impact on performance. Both sides made good points, but both were based on assumption and conjecture.
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Slaptijack reader Raj is looking for a way to limit inbound traffic on his switch ports based on the time of day. Specifically, he wants to restrict speed to 256 Kbps between 9 AM and 9 PM, and allow up to 1 Mbps the rest of the day. I've done …
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While working with Cisco Catalyst IOS image 12.2(58)SE1, I noticed that
configuration for TACACS+ had changed. My first clue that there was a problem was
the following:
switch(config)#tacacs-server host 192.168.9.25
This cli will be deprecated soon. Use new server cli
Ominous.
It …
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My Belkin N1 Vision router replacement arrived today. I was glad it only took two days to arrive. Without the wireless router, I've been stuck working from my desktop. My kids were also pretty annoyed that they couldn't sign into XBox Live or watch Netflix. Needless to say, my sons …
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Yesterday, I submitted an RMA request to Belkin for my N1 Vision router. The N1 Vision isn't a great wireless router, but it does have a lifetime warranty. Less than 24 hours later, I received an email from Belkin customer service that my new router is on the way!
This …
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A few years ago I received a Belkin N1 Vision (F5D8232-4) wireless router from a friend of mine. She had received it as some sort of door prize. The wireless on the router isn't that great, but it was strong enough to cover parts of my house that my previous …
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