Brocade new vlan setup
We have some older FastIron SuperX layer 3 switches. I am trying to implement a new vlan with them. One of them is used as our router while the other is just a switch. I am having issues with the...
View ArticleBackpacker Hostel Network with xtremly limited resources
I'm trying to build/improve the network situation in our Backpacker Hostel in Bolivia. We currently run 3 different LANs, one for Office and Reception, one for Internet Cafe Style client computers and...
View ArticleWe couldn't log into these devices with the WMI credentials we have
We couldn't log into these devices with the WMI credentials we have
View ArticleNew Draytek router doesnt show Annex M
So we recently changed from a Cisco RV082 to a Draytek Vigor 2860 router and upon switching we notice the new router does not take advantage of the Annex M which is enabled on our line. it shows the...
View ArticleVPN Network Access
I have setup a VPN connection for accessing my work files outside the office. I couldn't connect to it whilst inside the office which I'm given to believe you sometimes can't. But then when i connect...
View ArticleHP A5120-48P-EI or 2530-48P?
So im on the lookout to replace our old 3com switches. Currently we have 3x24 port 3com switches of different models. They are starting to get rather old so I want to replace them and the network now...
View ArticleUpgrade of Network
Our business has a Cisco Router 2911, Cisco switch catalyst 2960 and wireless controller 5508. We are upgrading our network to have more wireless access points throughout the building and take away...
View ArticleReplace HP ProCurve Switch 4104GL
We have two HP ProCurve Switch 4104GL, but 1 has now developed a fault with a gigabit module (J4908A). With switch also has a Fibre module (J4893A) which linsk to 2 HP ProCurve Switch 2605.I was...
View ArticleHow to detect bottlenecks on any network using hardware or software?
I know that there are a lot of hardware and software that claims to find bottlenecks on your network, but I have not use any one in particular yet. I'm really concern about the network performance...
View ArticleDownload one file over LAN & WIFI at the same time
Would it be possible to combine LAN and Wifi on a computer to download one file faster ? (we have completely different WAN connections for Wifi and LAN so it would make sense. I always wanted to do...
View ArticleNetwork connection problems using VPN
I have 2 users that have network issues when they log in using our VPN. We use the SonicWall Global VPN to remote into our network. Both users are using the Microsoft Surface Pro, which is their...
View ArticleManaged Security Service
Hey SpiceHeads,Is cloud security a consideration for your network security? Thoughts on cloud security for networks?
View Articleset router to a selft contained network
Hi, I'm having some difficulties with setting up a ASUS RT-N66U router. I was ask to set up a router as a self contain network. In other words be able to use the router to have a wireless connection...
View ArticleNeed to transfer data from 1 office to another
Hello, I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I am planning to backup all my VM's using Veeam to a QNAP NAS device. I know my QNAP has built in replication so If I purchase a...
View ArticleTwo Wan in MSM 760
Hi guys, I need help, tebgo one WLC MSM760 hp, which I've configured to allow users to navigate through a network lan, recientememte've hired 10 Mb link for Internet management and I want to pass this...
View ArticleNew Server: Teaming Connection Drop Out, Ideas?
It is a Dell PowerEdge R720xd, utilizing Server 2012 R2 Standard.The NIC is an Intel i340-T rNDC. I suspect either a bad/damaged NIC or something (not very obvious) configured incorrectly. Ports 1, 2,...
View Articleare static routes pushed out through dhcp?
In a normal network that uses static routes that go to another firewall or gateway, does the dhcp server push out the static routes to the hosts? Also there would be no RIP published routes. How does...
View Articlesip ports
Hello, I need to install a SIP trunk at my office for about 15 IP phones. The internet is a fairly reliable 40/3 ADSL line. Which option is the better ? 1) Work along with the single ADSL. In this...
View ArticleConnecting 3 Floors with Fibre
Hi I am new to fiber and i am looking how to connect 3 floors in a business premises with the fiber cables. What do i need for the connectivity through fiber. What kind of cables and patch panels do i...
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