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Setting up IOS clock for New Zealand timezones

Posted on March 30, 2009 by segfault

First set the clock to the current time: clock set 13:08:30 30 March 2008 Then tell IOS what the New Zealand offset is and when daylight savings comes in: clock timezone NZST 12 clock summer-time NZDT recurring last Sun Sep … Continue reading →

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Make your own Cisco RJ45 to DB9 console cable

Posted on March 29, 2009 by segfault

Today I purchased a Cisco 2950 switch and needed a console cable (RJ45 to DB9) so that I could set the switch up. Rather than pay through the nose for a pre-made cable, I realised that I could make my … Continue reading →

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CCNA Network Simulator

Posted on March 23, 2009 by segfault

InformIT have the Cisco Press CCENT ICND1 640-822 Network Simulator on sale for only $75 USD. As a special deal until the end of May, you will receive a free copy of the CCNA ICND2 640-816 Network Simulator when it … Continue reading →

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