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There can be times when you need to factory reset a switch. This process can be accomplished through the CLI but if you've lost the switch password you'll need to follow a special process. This process should work for any of the Ethernet Switches … [Continue reading]
The release of v3.x software for the Motorola WS5100 and v1.x software for the Motorola RFS7000 finally supports the deployment of Layer 3 Access Ports (APs that could be deployed across a Layer 3 network as opposed to those that can only be deployed … [Continue reading]
If for whatever reason you've lost the Web UI or "admin" password your only recourse is to factory default the wireless switch.To access the switch using a password recovery username and password: 1. Connect a terminal (or PC running terminal … [Continue reading]
Nortel has just recently released v5.1 software for their Ethernet Routing Switch (ERS) 5500 Series.There are some enhancements that affect how ADAC/LLDP function on the ERS 5520 switch. From the release notes; IEEE 802.1ab and ADAC … [Continue reading]
A few years ago I had a request to design a public WiFi hotspot portal for the patients and visitors within our five major facilities. I did a fair amount of research and found a number of interesting commercial and open-source solutions. … [Continue reading]