How to generate high volumes of tcp sessions?
Hello, One of our customers has a firewall that when it has a lof of traffic (all tcp sessions) slows its performance until it crashes. Its a lot of traffic but it shouldn't be enough to this failure....
View ArticleI turned on IPV6, need to turn on IPV4
Hello fellow Spice Heads, I manage my church network (3 Server-2008 R2 servers{Domain Controller, WSUS, and fileserver} as well as 25 PC's. I had a raid failure in the WSUS server, I removed the...
View ArticleSuggestions for when Multiple user log on to pc's, with screen saver time out
I'm looking for some suggestions when multiple users, (Nurses) need to log on to machines as them selves. However, when the screen saver kicks on, another user can't get on because it's locked by...
View ArticleHP Procurve 2610 switch issue
Hi all, I am Muhammed from Qatar. I have two HP procurve 2610 24 port PoE switches. One of them having some issues like configuring the Vlans. I have configured some ports for VOICE vlan, now need to...
View ArticleLogin to Active Directory to receive IP
This is something that I have seen done in some organizations and I was wondering how. When a user initially connects to the network they are given an IP in a subnet where they do not have access to...
View Articleip address redirects to a differnt ip address
I have 2 draytek routers (site to site VPN) one is on 192.168.1.x the other is on 192.168.50.x when I open a browser in the 1.x location and type in 192.168.1.203 (was IP address of a printer) it goes...
View ArticleiTunes Issue
Hello guys, I have a problem with trying to restore an iPad at school, I believe it is the firewall that is stopping me from restoring the iPad using iTunes as I get an error saying 'The iPad software...
View ArticleSpecific networkfolder opening slow on a specific PC
Hello, I have a user that has troubles with opening a networkfolder, the folder opens very slow (1 minute loading time) on his computer. Others can open this folder just fine. I have checked the...
View ArticleOn and Off of Domains
We are just replacing a 2003 SBS server with a 2011 Version, there are a few PC's on the network with a lot of data. They are staying on the same domain as before and are keeping the same names. Is...
View ArticleStrange IP, Ethernet Printer & Meru WiFi Controller Problem
Hi, We have 2 Brother HL-6050DN printers both connected to the network via ethernet. One of the two printers suddenly stopped working about 3 weeks ago. You couldn't access its web interface, couldn't...
View ArticleTech Core Cabling Conundrum
Hi all, I've taken over a site that has not been maintained or planned out well. The tech core where all the servers and networking equipment lives has a 140 port patch panel near the core switch,...
View ArticleVPN problem
I have a situation that has me stumped. I have a client who works from his home. He has 2 clerical people who require read/write access to files that are in 1 folder on his computer. My problem is...
View ArticleDoes a 100 Computer Business need a Server?
I am new to the community and would like assistance in knowing if a server is really necessary. If needed, I need to show exactly how it would save money. Am I missing anything?How this business...
View ArticlePreventing the renaming of the Recycling Bin and My Computer icons?
Hi Spiceheads, A new Technician working for an IT department in a private school here(so I apologise for any naivety/ignorance that comes across). We're currently in the process of developing an OS...
View ArticleIndividual Sites to Head Office VPN
We would like to connect our remote sites via VPN to our Head Office. These sites are small sites with often only about 5 users. Currently some users connect via a VPN connection on their Windows 7...
View ArticleSame Subnet at Each End of VPN
I am new to VPNs and need some setup help with a VPN or an understanding of how to make two specific devices connect. We are trying to use the VPN for a couple of features that I do not know how to...
View ArticleI need a 36 port Switch. Any suggestion as to brand?
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what brand rack-able switches are decent? I have a 24 port switch that is full and need to replace it. But not sure who has a good reputation these days
View ArticleNot happy with Ubiquiti EdgeRouter POE
I bought a EdgeRouter POE, expecting to use the POE feature of the router, but can't because only 24VDC power adapter is included. No 48VDC power adapter is even offered by Ubiquiti as of now, or...
View ArticleOffice Network All Over the Place
This morning I came into the office to discover that e-mails were not working, I looked to see why, and noticed that all User Mailboxes have been disconnected, On further inspection I noticed the...
View ArticleBrighthouse to Verizon Connection Problems
So we recently got Verizon Fios business setup at our facility here. We have a tendency to use a couple VPN connections for remote offices and remote computers. Lately, we have been experiencing...
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