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40/100G Ethernet standard ratified

The 40G/100G Ethernet standard has been ratified, the first specification to simultaneously utilize two new Ethernet speeds.
Six annoying router problems -- and solutions

These days, having access to wireless broadband is an absolute necessity for home offices and small businesses. And after more than a decade of innovations, you would think that the standard wireless gateway/router would be a picture-perfect product by now. Alas, no.
Tellabs shares sink on AT&T switch rumor

A research note penned by Morgan Stanley analysts sent shares of telecom equipment provider Tellabs downward today after the analysts wrote that AT&T is planning a shift toward buying cheaper routers from Cisco.
Cisco vs Juniper

In the data center, the Cisco vs. Juniper argument will hinge on which company has the more compelling unified data center fabric architecture: Cisco's Unified Computing System or Juniper's single-layer Stratus.
Mobile operators hedge bets on usage

The mobile network operators are ambiguous in the language they use to specify what they do and don't allow on their networks. The grammarian in me has long assumed that they are just poor communicators. But my realist side has now concluded that ambiguity is a strategy carriers can hide behind to shut down data hogs simply by crying "violation!"
HP: No plans to kill off any 3Com products

HP Monday said it has no plans to kill off any existing HP or 3Com networking products, but did not rule out such a move in the future.
Cisco launches new servers, switches, SANs to sweep through the data center

Cisco this week rolled out a bevy of data center products ranging from servers to switches to SANs, all designed to further broaden the company's reach beyond networking and into IT infrastructure.
Cisco M20 Valet Plus 802.11n Wireless Router

Cisco's new Valet Plus wireless router doesn't promise a whole bunch of fancy features or apps. What it does promise is that you can set it up and have a secure, working wireless Internet connection going in minutes. That's why, when you first open the box, you see a USB thumb drive and a device that looks like a cross behind a Honda Civic and an Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station--and nothing else.
Belkin router refresh leads with gigabit modem

A refresh of routers and modem-routers from Belkin includes a flagship model that is one of the first to combine an ADSL modem with gigabit ethernet and 802.11n wireless in the same box.
Tips for crafting a great workplace IT security awareness program

IT security pros share tips on implementing information security awareness programs in the workplace at SecureWorld Boston
Ethernet switches, routers, Wi-Fi on the upswing

Sales of Ethernet switches, enterprise routers and wireless LAN equipment are expected to rise this year and beyond coming out of the recession, according to Infonetics Research.
Group test: Top 5 wireless-n routers of March 2010

PC Advisor reviews the best five wireless routers you can buy in the UK right now.
New Cisco Ethernet switches to play broader video, security roles

Cisco Wednesday is unveiling new Ethernet access switches and enhanced routers designed to take on more of the jobs frequently handled by separate devices, such as those dedicated to handling video traffic or ensuring network security.
Cisco CEO Chambers: Why the Flip video camera matters to CIOs

Cisco CEO John Chambers on how consumer-oriented technology like the Flip video camera is getting the attention of enterprise CIOs.
Cisco exec touts new core router's 100G Ethernet, energy efficiency

Cisco's new CRS-3 core router, which the company has boasted will "forever change the Internet," will come with 100Gbps Ethernet interfaces and 322Tbps multichassis interconnect capability at first customer shipment.
Cisco says new monster CRS-3 router paves way for more powerful Internet

Cisco Tuesday announced a major upgrade to its Internet core router, which is designed to serve as the foundation of the next-generation Internet and support growth of video transmission, mobile devices and new online services through this decade and beyond.
Juniper Networks plunking down $50 million to fund network startups

Juniper Networks will give its R&D efforts a big boost by funneling $50 million into a venture fund to back new companies in virtualization, green IT and other networking fields.
Chuck Norris botnet karate-chops routers hard

If you haven't changed the default password on your home router, you may be in for an unwanted visit from Chuck Norris -- the Chuck Norris botnet, that is.
40/100G Ethernet transceiver market to reach half billion in 4 years

The market for 40G and 100G Ethernet transceivers will reach $545 million in revenues by 2014, with about two-thirds coming from 40G Ethernet products, according to market research firm CIR.
How MPLS works

How Tootsie Roll Pops can help us understand the intricacies of MPLS
Adtran extends Carrier Ethernet line

Adtran this week added three routers to its Carrier Ethernet portfolio.
Network router cheat sheet

The network router continues to evolve as traffic becomes greater and more varied. Here’s a roundup of our most recent coverage about routers from Cisco and others, as well as about router technology, management and security issues.
Force10 embraces MPLS within carrier core switches

Force10 Networks is forging deeper into the carrier core by adding MPLS to its high-end Ethernet routing switches.
Brocade takes aim at Cisco with new Carrier Ethernet line

Brocade has launched a line of small form factor Carrier Ethernet routers designed to make Ethernet service delivery at the edge more cost and power efficient.
New look Juniper opens up, readies for next decade

Juniper Networks' wide-ranging announcements last week, billed as the most significant since its founding in 1996, included a sweeping array of software, silicon, systems and partnerships designed to take the company and its customers into the next decade of networking.

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