No managed services provider should lock itself out of the very network switches or routers it deploys, yet such accidents occur. Network switches have become increasingly complex and sometimes route virtual local area network traffic, while routers power an ever-expanding smorgasbord of filters and services. As a result, it’s easier than ever to skip an important configuration step or forget to securely record access credentials.

Avoid common network switch and router deployment errors by meticulously approaching each installation and using the following checklist, written by Erik Eckel for TechRepublic Premium.

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When preparing and completing deployments, pay particular attention to the specific settings and configurations set for each switch and router, including:

LAN IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.

DNS server settings.

WAN IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.

DHCP pool allocations.

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