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3850 – QoS – Part 1
This is the first post about Converged Access (applicable to 3850/3650/5760) QoS in detail. The primary difference is these new platforms are using MQC (Modular QoS Command Line) oppose to MLS (Multi...
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3850 QoS – Part 2 (Queuing Models)
In this post we will see the Queuing models available on this 3850 switch platforms. Due to the nature of Converged Access, there are separate queuing models for wired & wireless ports (any port...
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My Study Plans for 2014 …
Time has come to decide what to do in 2014. After clearing my CCIE wireless lab exam on Aug 2013, I was wondering what’s next for me. I know I will be busy with migrating my campus network to Converged...
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Wireless & Wired Clients behind WGB
Is it possible to have wireless & wired client behind a WGB ? This is a query posted in CSC forum given below. https://supportforums.cisco.com/message/4128630#4128630 Even I think this is not...
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3850 QoS – Part 4 (Wireless QoS Mapping)
In this post we will see how QoS mapping works in Converged Access switch platform (3850/3650). I have used IOS-XE 3.3.01SE image for this post (It is important since behaviour is keep evolving this...
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3850 QoS – Part 3 (Port Specific QoS Role)
In this post we will see how to configure QoS for wired & wireless ports based on its role.I have taken two example of VoIP phone connected switchprot (wired port) & AP connected switchport...
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AVC Protocol Pack Update
Starting from WLC 7.5.x release, you can update the NBAR2 protocol packs independent to the controller software. Protocol packs are software packages that allow update of signature support without...
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3850 QoS – Part 5 (Traffic Classification)
In this post we will see how to classify traffic in this switch platform. Real advantage of 3850 (or any other CA switch platform) is you can classify both wired & wireless traffic using the same...
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802.11ac with Cisco 3700 AP
Cisco has released WLC 7.6.100.0 code (on 18th Dec 2013) to support new 3700 series AP which supports 802.11ac. Cisco 3700 AP supports 1.3Gbps data rate (wave1 of 802.11ac) with 4×4 MIMO & 3SS...
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Cisco Designated VIP (Wireless)
You may already noticed that I have actively participated Cisco Support Community (CSC) forum after clearing my CCIE wireless lab exam. I found it is a great way of keep learning & giving something...
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Upgrade Prime using CLI
In this post we will see how to upgrade prime using its command line interface (CLI). You can use GUI as well, but it is much quicker if you could upload the patch/upgrade files onto local FTP server...
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WLC Config Backup using Prime
In this post we will see how to take configuration back up of WLCs using Prime Infrastructure. If you have multiple controllers, then Prime Infrastructure would be the easiest way to automate the WLC...
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Cisco RToWLAN Design Guide
Cisco has released a new design guide named ” Real Time Traffic over Wireless LAN-RToWLAN” to replace the existing enterprise Mobility 7.3 Design Guide. Here is a snapshot of the RToWLAN solution...
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Are you on Right WLC Software version ?
What version of software you are running on your WLC ? 7.0.x 7.4.x or 7.6.x Recently Cisco published this document (Cisco DOC 40178) stating they are going to deffer (ie no longer support available or...
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CiscoLive 2014 – Melbourne
Had another great time at CiscoLive 2014 here in Melbourne. Thanks to Cisco Support Forum (due to awarded VIP status), this time I got a free conference pass. Similar to other CiscoLive events in 2014,...
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Cisco Wireless Product Comparison
When it comes to compare different Cisco wireless product here is the best place you should go for. It lists all the supported feature of each product in a manner you can compare with related products...
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Did you notice slow TFTP in 3850 ?
If you have done IOS upgrade of this latest Cisco 3850 switch you may noticed a TFTP file transfer is taking longer time. I have come across this issue multiple times & it almost took more than 20...
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Well done SL – 2014 ICC T20 Champs
After 18 years of wait, there was a moment of joy when Sri Lanka won ICC world T20. That marks the end of T20 career of two legends in SL cricket Kumar Sangakkara & Mahela Jayawardana. Well done...
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My Blog – 2nd Anniversary !
Exactly two years ago I started this blog & that journey has come a long way. I got below greetings from WordPress & thought about taking few minutes to talk about this journey so far. Here is...
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CCIE Policy Update 2014
I recently attended this CCIE Community Webcast held on 14th April 2014. You may need to register to view recorded session. Following were the speakers of this event Jeanne Beliveau-Dunn, Vice...
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