2 Domain Controllers on Same Subnet?
Hi,It definitely is not an ideal situation, but we have older Windows installs that I would like associated with an older version of Windows Server and the newer machines running 7 to look to our 2008...
View ArticleSimple ADSL Router recommendation
Hello All,I am wondering if someone can recommend a good ADSL router for small business use. My company use Sonicwall's (usually TZ-215s). We used to use Nettgear DG-834's to connect it to the...
View ArticleMulti Function Copier and Network Rights
We just installed 2 new Konica Bizhubs at a location to replace 2 older models. The old machines did not have the ability to scan to a shared network location. The new ones do and this is how we have...
View ArticleSlow file transfer over wan
I'm baffled by this problem, wondered if anyone has any ideas...Branch is connected to main office via MPLS T1. Router is a Cisco 2911, Switches are Cisco 3560s. File transfers, AD traffic, and FTP...
View ArticleCisco 6500
I've been trying to add my core switch, but the scan never detects it. I looked in the finder_child log and found where it contacted the IP of my switch and it has this error:Validation failed:...
View ArticlePorts blocked across scopes
I have a server running 2008 r2. It's handling DHCP with multiple scopes. The problem I'm running into is that I can ping a machine from one scope to another but nothing else. Machines on separate...
View ArticleSubnetting question - CCNA Level
Hi,I have been 'testing' different questions, labs and scenarios for my Kickstarter CCNA project. Will you try this one for me please?***Challenge*** Difficulty: 2/5 Your ISP gave you a pool of public...
View ArticleBandwidth spike during Superbowl??
So, my HR guy was joking with me that the CEO wanted to throttle bandwidth on the network this sunday so that everyone in the retail store wouldn't just be streaming the superbowl from whatever...
View ArticleHow can a small company cope with being asked for NIST 800-53?
Looking for some advice!We are bidding on a contract that is with a gov agency that's asking for NIST 800-53 low qualifications. Going through the document, I can say that my little It group of 3...
View ArticleNetworking Help
Trying to set my laptop so I can communicate with the 4 isolated subnets below without switching my IP address. Can't do VLANs and each subnet has it's own unmanaged switch.I need to connect a cable...
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Unable to scan NetGear Router
Hi,I've a NetGear DNGD4000 router to be scanned by SpiceWorks.When I made the first discovery SpiceWorks told me tha it cannot connect with my router. Therefore I tried to fix the problem specifying...
View ArticleInternet Usage Spike - Source and culprit unknown
Hi allI've recently migrated a client over from SBS2003 to SBS2011. Server was installed into Production early Jan 2014.Then approx 20-1-2014 their internet usage spiked 5 times their usual level.So...
View ArticleAny words on WanOS?
It appears to be a completely free WAN optimization VM. Put one at each site and it dedupes the connection like a Riverbed appliance. But does it deliver? I can't seem to find anything about it on...
View ArticleWatchGuard vs Fortinet
Old question asked over and over... I know. I am looking for some new 2014 responses.We are struggling making a decision between WatchGuard and Fortinet. We currently are a WatchGuard shop but thinking...
View ArticleNat traversal server client examples?
I am looking into developing a simple client to monitor machines remotely. These machines are all behind routers and do not have access to port forwarding.Do you know of any current nat traversal...
View ArticleTeamViewer VPN - not able to ping remote partner IP
Hi All,I setup a TeamViewer VPN using a Windows Server 2012 and a Windows 7 client. It connects fine, shows packets movement (good sign) but I ping remote partner public IP and of course, I can't RDP...
View ArticleZabbix: Monitor log files with logic
Good Day Community!I have currently installed Zabbix in my organization, so far it's working great, however, I am curious if Zabbix is smart enough to filter a log file...Current Configuration:1. Log...
View ArticleCyberoam QoS on VoIP
Hi All,For the longest time I can't seem to get my Cyberoam CR50i to prioritize VoIP properly on a shared pipe.Problem always seem to occur when a device in the network downloads a big file. It seems...
View Articlecat 6 and cat 6a UTP - recommendations and requirements
I recently posted a detailed question about the grounding requirements of cat 6a F/FTP and S/FTP cables and received some excellent help from a Spiceworks community member - thankyou!I'm now closer to...
View ArticleHow to expand DHCP IP range?
HiI look after a network with a single Win 2012 server acting as DC, DNS and DHCP server.The DHCP server provides addresses in the range 192.168.1.1-254192.168.1.1-119 are excluded to provide for...
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