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Let's Talk SFP
I'm working on a few projects that specify a few different SFP modules. The spec states to only use Cisco switches with Cisco GBICs. They recommend SX, LX and Copper. I can understand using SX between...
View ArticleMultiple IP addresses on a single router interface with an RCN cable connection
I have recently started having trouble with my RCN Internet cable connection.I have a /28 block of static address and I have 6 of them statically assigned to the same WAN interface on my router...
View ArticleMixing Meraki APs with Fortinet.. Need help
I started as a tech coordinator at a school in June. I am the only IT person at the school and as such generally have to rely on vendors for contracted support but that gets very pricey. Our school has...
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T1 Line help !
Hello ! I have few questions.I need to install T1 network. I have no experience ,but I need to do it .I am going to use Cat5 cablefor T1 I need to use White Blue / Blue - White Orange and Orange. Is...
View ArticleNeed help planning to move out of datacenter and network two locations
We're in discussions with a new client that is currently hosting 4 VMs in a colo facility. Here are the details:Headquarters has about 20 workstationsManufacturing plant has about 40...
View Articlevisio server san compatibility
I am looking for an app that allows me to set up compatibility for san , servers and switches.
View ArticleComputer not seeing Network HDD
I have used a Network HDD for a while now, but recently the computer has stopped seeing the HDD and when checking for errors it comes up with the following message: - The remote device or resource...
View ArticleFastest network file copy?
Hello All,I will be replacing an older IBM phyiscal server (Win 2003, 32bit) with a new VM (VMware, Win2008, 64bit) and I have to copy a 1TB SQL server database from the old machine to the new VM. Our...
View ArticleCreating a VLAN with LAN access only
On my HP E5412zl switch, how can I create a VLAN that has intranet access only, so our warehouse PDA's can access our servers (SQL etc) but cannot access the internet?I am using Unifi for the wireless...
View ArticleIPI and LAN on same interface?
Hello,can i use same interface for my production and ipmi or i must dedicate separate interface for ipmi?
View ArticleRecent file transfer failures through ASA5505
I’ve been experiencing some sporadic issues with my ASA 5505 firewall recently. It seems incoming file transfers are being blocked by my firewall before they are completed. I’ve been watching the...
View ArticleProject Meshnet
I'm interested in creating a subforum here in Networking to discuss this project.https://projectmeshnet.org/
View ArticleWi-Fi access point
I have a Linksys E2500 in my basement hooked up to cable modem. My issue is that the wireless in my house is less then stiller upstairs. Here is what I would like to do but I am not sure if this would...
View ArticleNation Wide IT/Cabling Comapay
I am looking for a Company to setup networking at our branches through out the country. I tried Blackbox but didn't have much luck with them
View Articlesite to site VPN
Hello Everyone,I am going to be networking in a 11 different sites using s2s vpn. A few questions! =-) is it possible to do a star type topology with an 11 site setup without having to use super...
View ArticleMeraki Alternatives
We are currently looking at the Meraki MX400 for our corporate office and MX100s and MX60s for the branches. What we really like about these devices is the zero touch auto-provisioning. We might need...
View ArticleCan I have CIDR /20 and /24 on the same switches?
I am new to the sub-netting world. I need to build out a /20 subnet so that I can give my wonderful wireless users more usable IP's on one SSID. I've been going through the university of youtube and I...
View ArticleSingle gang data box
Hello everyone,I am looking for boxes to use in drywall for data drops.I want to Lowe's and looked, but all I see are the blue boxes used for electrical outlets. Does anyone have any suggestions as...
View ArticlePro Curve Switch Status errors
Hello. I have 2 HP Pro Curve Switches, a 2650, a 2626-PWR and an E2620-24-PoEP. All 3 of my switches are giving me Status errors on different ports at different times, but all day every day. I am not...
View ArticleNetwork monitoring suggestions
Does anyone have any suggestions on some real time monitoring utilities to narrow down who/when bandwidth is being used? We are using SolarWinds and WireShark to monitor the traffic but we would like...
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