Print Server issue or DNS issue or something else?
The last two weeks we have been having issues with all of our networked printers (Thats roughly 14 printers). All of them work then after an hour or two no longer print from any of the users but turn...
View ArticleCaptive Portal RADIUS auth with VLAN override tagging.
Guys, Any idea if it's possible to authenticate wifi clients using Captive Portal (where clients are assigned an IP address on the Native VLAN) where credentials are pulled from a RADIUS database...
View ArticleNetwork Vulnerability assessment of my external IP addresses
I'm not sure if this is where to ask but, we are in need of a Network Assessment to test the vulnerability of my external IP Addresses. We are a healthcare organization and are required to do this...
View Articlejoining networks while retaining segregation
At the heart of this small project is a Watchguard XTM25 firewall. On the trusted network (net A) resides a server to which several machines on a completely untrusted network (net C) must be given...
View ArticleMoved server rack and getting "network cable unplugged" errors
So last night I moved the server rack into it's newly air conditioned closet. I have 2 netgear unmanaged switches (JFS524 and FS116) that traded places. The 24 port switch went from the front network...
View ArticleIndicating Inactive Network Jacks?
How do you indicate inactive network jacks on the wall outlets? My boss talked about popping in a blank cover with a label on it so that it was 100% obvious that a jack was inactive. But the only...
View ArticleNetworking switch gremlin?
Saw someone else refer to gremlins in their question and it is what the client referred to it as, so hence the subject! In any case, I was on-site at a client today setting up Ubiquity NanoStations...
View Articletransfer file from usb without open..using cmd.
how i transfer file from usb using comment prompt without open the file... for system security
View ArticleHow to connect mobile devices to wifi with RADIUS authentication?
I am setting up a RADIUS Authentication server. On the network I'm connecting both PC and mobile devices. The PC's are connecting fine, but I can't connect a mobile device. Somehow the server creates...
View ArticleAcronis PXE Server Boot error on Server 2008 R2
I have an Acronis Snap Deploy 4 PXE Server hosted on my Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 machine, however when I connect the PXE-Client to the server I get an address from DHCP but I get a PXE - E32:...
View ArticleIs iBoss worth it or not?
Morning, I have recently been approached by Phantom Technologies about their product iBoss. I am currently running 2 Barracuda's (web filter and virus/spam) and we are on Office 365 (not my choice...
View ArticleBridging Routers
I have a wireless router on the second floor of my house. I ran a feed to the basement which has a switch that connects a couple of desktops together. The wireless signal is low down there. If I put...
View ArticleLAN survey/assessment software
Hi I am trying to do a survey/assessment on a small - medium sized network - 100 users, 45 Vms.... I'd like to run some sort of software on the network from my laptop to analyze the network which...
View ArticleVPN from RRAS to SonicWall
I am considering setting up a Server 2008 R2 box with RRAS as my VPN gateway that will be connecting to various firewalls (Cisco, SonicWall, etc..) on the other end of each tunnel. These tunnels will...
View ArticlePort scanning/Port Exclusion
Hello, Is it possible to exclude ports 515 and 9100 from my network scans. I used spiceworks a couple of years ago, and I dont think it was an option then. Other posts that I've come across state that...
View ArticleBest place to buy networking tools and storage?
I've been looking to start my own collection of Networking tools to use for personal use/contracting work/backup tools for work. Does anybody have any suggestions on where the best place to purchase...
View ArticleGet Data captured in Wireshark
I am trying to figure out where to find what ever was sent through https captures. I am looking for what was submitted by a user via http within our server.
View ArticleGuest Network (Wi-Fi) / Untangle / (2) SG 200-50 / Wrench
I am wanting to create a secluded network with a connection through Wi-Fi. I would also like to provide Wi-Fi access to the private network as well. If possible I would like to have one Wireless...
View ArticleGood bandwidth network analyzer to put on a laptop using mirrored ports
Recommendations please. I want to use my laptop to troubleshoot my company network. I need something siimple in the meantime till our company can acquire better enterprise tools to monitor our...
View ArticleSetting up a Dell 2848 Switch
In a few days I will be rewiring our patch panel (going with a new Panduit 48 space), adding another 10-15 cable runs, and with that move I will be changing out our current Dell 2824 switch for a new...
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