Packet Analysis: HSRP, EIGRP, STP And CDP

In this video, Tony Fortunato covers packet analysis and key protocol considerations.

Tony Fortunato

January 22, 2016

1 Min Read
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I am a huge fan of packet analysis to ensure your network devices are configured and behaving as you expect them to be.

In this video, I analyze multicast and broadcast packets, focusing on two Cisco routing protocols -- HSRP and EIGRP -- as well as Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP). Specifically, I go over some of the protocol contents, what they mean and what you might want to tune.

 

 

As you go through packets, it's important  to ask yourself the following questions:

  • Does this protocol need to be on this segment?

  • Is this protocol properly configured?

  • Is there any further tuning that could be applied to this protocol?

  • Are there any security considerations for network protocols (i.e., clear text information)?

About the Author(s)

Tony Fortunato

Sr Network Performance Specialist

Tony Fortunato is a network performance expert who has been designing, implementing and troubleshooting networks since 1989. His company, The Technology Firm, provides clients of all sizes with services ranging from project management, network design, consulting, troubleshooting, designing custom-designed training courses, and assisting with equipment installation. Tony's experience in networking started with financial trading floor networks and ISPs, where he learned to integrate and support equipment from various vendors. Tony has taught and presented at numerous colleges and universities, public forums and private classes. He blogs frequently at NetworkDataPediaand has a popular YouTube channel.

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