188

O
OSPF
area types	188
authentication	199
configuration examples	205 to ??
default route	197
external routes	203
filtering criteria	126
host routes	202
link state database	191
neighbors	191
overview	188
redistributing routes	174, 179
route maps	174, 176
route summarization	196
router ID	199
virtual link	198
outgoing route maps	175
P
password
administrator account	47
default	47
user account	47
Per Hop Behavior (PHB)	134
port mirroring	246
configuration rules	96
Port Trunking	95
port trunking	95
configuration example	97
description	99
EtherChannel	94
fault tolerance	95
ports
for services	127
monitoring	246
physical. See switch ports.
priority value (802.1p)	139
protocol types	126
PVID (port VLAN ID)	77
PVLAN	87

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R
RADIUS
authentication	44
port 1812 and 1645	127
port 1813	127
SSH/SCP	60
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol	118
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)	118
redistributing routes	174, 179, 185
redundancy
active-active	228
hot-standby	229
re-mark	131
RIP (Routing Information Protocol)
advertisements	156
distance vector protocol	155
hop count	155
metric	155
TCP/IP route information	16, 155
version 1	155
route aggregation	178, 185
route maps	174
configuring	176
incoming and outgoing	175
route paths in BGP	181
Router ID
OSPF	199
routers	146, 149
border	192
peer	192
port trunking	94
switch-based routing topology	146
routes, advertising	192
routing	172
internal and external	192
Routing Information Protocol. See RIP
RSA keys	59
RSTP	118
S
SecurID	60
security
LDAP authentication	53
port mirroring	246
RADIUS authentication	44
VLANs	75
segmentation. See IP subnets.

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42C4911 specifications

Nortel Networks 42C4911 is a key hardware component designed to meet the needs of modern telecommunications infrastructure. As part of Nortel's extensive portfolio, the 42C4911 has made a significant impact on network design and operation, particularly in enterprises requiring reliable and efficient communication solutions.

One of the standout features of the 42C4911 is its modularity. This allows for flexible configurations and upgrades, enabling organizations to adapt to changing technology requirements and business demands. The design philosophy behind the 42C4911 emphasizes scalability, allowing users to start with a basic setup and expand it as their networking needs grow. This feature is particularly appealing to medium and large enterprises that anticipate increased data and communication requirements over time.

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Overall, the Nortel Networks 42C4911 stands out as a versatile and powerful component in the telecommunications landscape. Its modular design, compatibility with diverse technologies, reliability, and emphasis on security make it an appealing choice for organizations looking to enhance their networks. As companies continue to navigate the complexities of communication, devices like the 42C4911 play a crucial role in ensuring that they remain connected and efficient.

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