Cisco Announces End of Life for Popular Wi-Fi 6 Access Points
In March 2026, Cisco announced end of life for some of its most widely deployed Wi-Fi 6 access points across both the Catalyst 9100 and Meraki MR product lines. If...
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Used and Refurbished Firewalls in Australia: Cisco, Meraki and Juniper
Finding the right firewall is not always as simple as ordering the latest model from your IT provider or distributor. The unit you need may be on extended back order, or already past its end of sale date. XS Network...
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How to Check If a Used Cisco Meraki Device Is Claimed or Unclaimed (2026 Guide)
Buying used Cisco Meraki equipment is one of the smartest ways to stretch an IT budget. Meraki hardware is enterprise-grade, built to last, and used units regularly come up at...
Buy Cisco Meraki WiFi 6E in Australia: The High-Performance Guide for 2026
Are you struggling with legacy 5GHz congestion or "spectrum exhaustion" in your Sydney office or Melbourne warehouse? WiFi 6E (802.11ax extended) is the solution, and at XS Network Tech, we...
Cisco Desk Phones for SMB and Home: What Works, What Doesn’t
TL;DR: Cisco desk phones are not plug-and-play devices for a normal phone line. They are VoIP phones that must be compatible with your phone system. Check compatibility with your service...
Cisco Business 250 & 350 vs Catalyst 1200 & 1300: the real SMB upgrade path
Cisco SG250/SG350 reached end-of-sale on 30 October 2021. Their successors were Cisco Business CBS250/CBS350. Today the recommended path is Catalyst 1200 and Catalyst 1300. These “Catalyst” models are SMB-class, GUI-first,...
Understanding the “=” Sign in Cisco Part Codes: What It Means for Your Orders
When ordering Cisco network equipment, you may notice an "=" sign in some part codes. For many, this little symbol can be confusing. Does it indicate a different version of...
Manufacturer vs. Third-Party Maintenance Contracts: Which Is Right for You?
Third-party maintenance (TPM) contracts offer flexible, cost-effective alternatives to OEM support like Cisco SmartNet. With local Australian service, extended EOL coverage, and up to 50% cost savings, XS Network Tech...
Do You Need a Power Supply for Your Cisco Industrial Ethernet Switch?
Most Cisco Industrial Ethernet (IE) switches require DC power, but whether you need a separate power supply depends on your setup. This guide explains when a Cisco IE switch can...