Setting up separate subnet for Wireless devices without creating a bottleneck
Ok so I wanted to split our office network into 2 subnets, namely wireless and LAN.we have a linux firewall that dishes out DHCP and currently have a spare ethernet port on it which I wanted to use for...
View ArticleCan you tell me if I'm right?
Note: This is more than likely in the wrong place, but I don't know where to post it.I remember part of a lecture from school, in the Cisco Networking Academy portion, where the instructor mentioned...
View ArticleReplacing my FVS336GV2's what is a good router?
I have 4 networks connected together via VPN using FVS336GV2's. My speeds at my locations have been terrible, and when I bypass the router the speed is much better.What would be a good router to...
View ArticleFiber Switch Selection
Need some help with spec for a fiber switch. I need something stackable and that I can expand and grow with but I only need 3 fiber ports now but more later.I would like something with dual power...
View ArticleASA 5515-X: Clients cannot access FTP servers outside our network
Hey Spiceheads,I've got a bit of a strange issue in one of our client networks. We recently set up a brand new network for them using a new ASA 5515-X as the main firewall. Things work great (these...
View ArticleFiber Media Selection
I need some advice on fiber media selection. I will be purchasing the Panduit Dielectric cable in the 4 fiber version using Duplex LC connectors.Looks like I have a choice of OM1, OM2, OS1/OS2 and I am...
View ArticleLoss of Network Connection
Seems everything on our network was working fine, and then lost connectivity from certain computers accessing the network. I can't ping them, and in the network try it now shows Network 3, or...
View ArticleIssue Printing over IPsec VPN
Hello, I'm stumped....hard!!I would be so grateful for some help from the community!I've got an issue printing across an IPsec vpn site-to-site tunnel setup on my network.Scenario:Both sides have ASA...
View ArticleRouting Questions - BGP, Equipment, and Forcing a Route
Hi,We're upgrading our internet service to 2, 1GB ISPs with which we'll run BGP. We have our own /24 block of IPs. Here's what my boss wants:- We want to run BGP Best Path so both links will be...
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New Switch Infrastructure
Our company will be moving to a new location in the not so distant future. We will be going from a hodge-podge of 24 port unmanaged switches to a series of new managed and smart switches at the new...
View ArticleLink aggregation or fiber connection?
One of our existing HP v1910-48 has run out of ports, so we installed a second for expansion. What is the the best way to connect them to maximize performance and bandwidth? Link aggregation, or...
View ArticleRemote Site Unable to Load Website
So our remote site is unable to access the company website. I have verified that it works at our central location. I have also verified that the issue exists whether on wireless or on the lan. I...
View ArticleSetting Static IP-MAC on PowerConnect 5524
Hello,So we are still in the process of setting up some of the more advanced features on our LAN switches but in the meantime, we have a fairly straightforward setup. All standard clients are DHCP and...
View ArticleSwitch not communicating?
Hi all - here is the case: at some point in our network, we have lost connection. I have identified the switch this is occurring at.If I plug the feed into my laptop and constant ping Google (8.8.8.8),...
View ArticleLarge network infrastructure (Resort in Hawaii)
Hello, Has anyone had experience in large setup from the ground up on network infrastructure...I certainly know how to set up our small business and large estate, but I'm talking a resort in Hawaii....
View ArticleXbox One and PFsense
Has anyone been able to get the NAT open on PFsense for the Xbox One? It is blocking my online games.
View ArticleWeird Shoretel and Juniper Issues
Hi everyone, I have an existing Shoretel system with about 100 phones, and we just bought 17 brand new Juniper EX3300 series switches to replace our current network infrastructure. The problem is, when...
View ArticleRouter for Small Business (25 - 30 users)
Hi,I need an easy to configure router (Not CISCO managed ones) for an entire floor with 25 - 30 users.What I need is something with easy configuration (Like the firmware for the home routers)Thanks for...
View ArticleBackup Switches
Hi,What are the chances of a managed switch failing? Do you keep backup switches on hand, to make the swap in the event that one goes bad? We are currently using Cisco Catalyst 2950 switches. From my...
View ArticleIs NMS provided by spiceworks is as good as PRTG ?
Hi,Evaluating prtg for nms,seemed great.Just wanted to know if anybody using Spice NMS ?Thanks
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