WAN Optimisation recommendations?
G'day one and all,I need to look at WAN optimisation on one of our self managed Wireless WAN. currently a 6MB full duplex link over 30KM with 4 users at the end running over RDP. There are plans...
View ArticleSIP issue
Hi,I have got a very strange issue. If anyone has any idea about it please help!We had moved from traditional isdn link to SIP and it is working fine but sometimes some of the phones cannot dial...
View ArticleRouter purchase advice wanted for 30-40 user network.
Hi there, can anyone help with suggestions on selecting a business grade router to handle VPN and WiFi activity for 30-40 users. Here are some of the requirements:It needs to remain current for 3...
View ArticleIs there a need for Brocade Network Advisor if using Aruba's Airwave product?
With the recent "marriage" between Brocade and Aruba, I am wondering if there is really any need to purchase BNA. It seems like to me, everything BNA can do, Airwave is going to be able to do. Airwave...
View ArticleWebsite unreachable internally
As a long term lurker of this site, I've never needed to post as I usually find a solution here, however this time I can't seem to figure out whats going on or find any information to point me the...
View ArticleSlow connection to mapped drives
I have several new Win7 PCs with 8GB ram and SSD hard drives.These machines are very fast.I am starting to see a problem with 2 of them and expect to see it on the others.When they boot up they get no...
View ArticleWatchguard VPN
Hello,I am not the best at the watch guard system and here is what I am up against. We have a vendor that allows all of our locations to have a vpn connection to them. We are currently connected to...
View ArticleCox Metro E configuration question
Hello we are switching over from Cox Business Internet (cable modem) to Cox Metro Ethernet fiber optic connection. I am hoping someone can help me wrap my head around how to configure the setup. We...
View Articlefirewall rules - allow/block networks
hi all, i know in pfsense and TMG you can add static routes for different networks to your VLAN switch and from your vlan switch add a static route to your router then in the "firewall rules" you can...
View ArticleWAN Is Failing Business, Reports Find
Spiceheads, Check out this blog by Jeff Vance: WAN is Failing Business, Reports FindJeff in his blog says, "I’m not convinced the WAN is up to the task of keeping up with so many converging trends...
View ArticleAnyway to bond cable internet?
One of my clients wants to do the following... order 2 x 50/5 Time Warner cable internet and bond them together for a 100/10. Kind of like how they do a bonded T1, but that's completely different. Is...
View ArticleRouter recommendation for wireless ap's
Hey Spiceworkers,I'm looking for a good alternative to Cisco routers. I have a client that doesn't want to learn iOS. The office is around 50 users, but will likely grow to 80 by next year.Currently...
View ArticleOpen Network
I have a question of best practice of using Spiceworks within a large complex network.I just started at a new business as IT Sys Admin and have used Spiceworks at other locations so the understanding...
View ArticleDHCP using a network switch?
Anyone know of a gig network switch (24 port or more) that is capable of handing out DHCP addresses and not too expensive? Either that or some sort of inexpensive appliance? My remote locations have...
View ArticleConnectivity Issues (Devices over VPN)
My company has had me move locations off of our old MPLS network in favor of IPSec VPN solutions. I have done 6 locations so far and made fool proof instructions including pictures to ensure accuracy...
View ArticleUplinkswitch Command on Brocade
So i have a question. Why do I need to add this command on my brocade switches when I have only an end device on it. I have it enabled on my trunk ports, but sometimes I can't ping/get a ip from dhcp...
View ArticleBig DHCP Server/Servers
I need to setup a DHCP server in the future to hand out somewhere between 2000 and 6000 addresses. Any tips on the best way to do this / hardware requirements for said DHCP server. Ideally one big /19...
View Articlenot connected to a network
When ever I try to print off my laptop I get a not connected to a network. I also noticed a red X appears on the wireless network connection icon but in fact I am connected. How can I print again?
View ArticleNetwork Assesment tools?
Has anyone every used http://www.rapidfiretools.com/index.shtmlif so how did you like it please give me the honest answers...Is it better then NewtProfessional?
View ArticleHow to add another static ip on juniper site to site vpn
We have vpn site to site running using juniper router. My problem is, how to add additional ip address on the remote side using the same remote gateway on the same tunnel?Thanks
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