Tag: Juniper

Unipar Networks is developing a massive change that would replace the IP (Internet Protocol) routers in core networks and service providers to combine optical and electronic media that now exist in separate systems with dedicated staff.

The PTX series of transport packets Switch platform, of which the first products will be delivered in the first quarter of next year, combines two technologies that companies use to avoid driving in the center of their networks. Involves routing processor-intensive work to examine each packet, and often it is not necessary for traffic just to cross the network core. In contrast, companies using MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) and optical switching, neither of which requires complete understanding of routing traffic to move through the core. Continue reading “Juniper Networks merges network core elements”

Networking company Juniper Networks is encouraging customers to upgrade their routers to fix a serious vulnerability in its operating system. Juniper’s M- and T-Series routers are affected by the flaw in the version 6 series of Junos, which makes them vulnerable to denial-of-service attacks. Such an attack could allow a hacker to gain access to the router and crucial areas of a company’s network.

Juniper confirmed the existence of the security hole in Junos on Monday.

“It is being fixed, in that our customers are upgrading, but I’m not able to give any more details,” said Penny Still, a spokeswoman for Juniper. Continue reading “Juniper routers exposed to attack”