Meraki Support - The worst support I've ever experienced!
Not sure what Meraki supoort is like outside the UK, but within the UK since we have been a Meraki customer (almost 1 year) the support has been terrible. Looking through our helpdesk, here's the call...
View ArticleSwitch advice?
Which one of these is better just for basic network nothing special 10 user 2 serversAlso how old are they?Netgear ProSafe 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Stackable Smart Network Switch GS724TSDELL...
View ArticleBizarre Network
We have a fibre link connection between 3 sites. Site A is connected to Site B and Site C. Site C holds all of the servers (DHCP, DNS, AD etc.). All three of these are connected using HP Procurve...
View ArticleWhat is the best mobile VPN with persistent connection?
Looking at various providers of VPNs but want one with best mobile connectivity management. Persistent VPN is needed so apps don't have problem when connectivity comes and goes.
View ArticleIOS version requirements on all switches in LAN?
Hello,My network is comprised of Cisco 3750 switches, some stacked, some not. However I do have 2 individual Cisco 3560s uplinked. I am planning to upgrade the IOS on the 3750s. Right now all the...
View ArticleHP V1910-24G-PoE (365 W) Switch
We have one of these HP V1910-24G-PoE (365 W) Switches and are about to purchase a second one to install on another floor in the building. We are wanting to connect these switches using fiber through...
View ArticleJuniper vs. Cisco edge switches
Looking to purchase new edge switches for my corporate network. I am wanting enterprise level management via central console. Juno Space looks very promising at a much lower price point than Meraki by...
View ArticleProCurve Switch 3500yl-48G-PoE+ on VLAN setup
Recently just encountered the procurve switch to be configured a VLAN for other usage. As I'm new to the VLAN setup. What's the full sequence to setup from HP coreswitch to HP network switch?1. Does it...
View ArticleDell Powerconnect and Force 10 scripts.
The company I work for has recently implemented Dell Force 10 S55's, PowerConnect 7048P's, and S4810's . I was wanting to know what type of script could be implemented to shut down specific ports when...
View ArticleW3G log analysers
hi guys, can anyone name any really good free w3g log analysers, as we have TMG and it comes with web logging and it creates w3g files and i need a good program to read the files for analysing?cheersrob
View ArticleRDP issues over a new line
We have two locations connected by a point to point circuit. We just upgraded from a 10mb to a 50mb circuit. We have no problems using RDP to get to a Windows SBS2003 server using the 10mb but random...
View ArticleBandwidth speed: rate on a small / medium business LAN ?
Hello,I simply would like to know what is a common rate regarding bandwidth into any kind of company having an internal network?What is for example the speed when you are copying a file fron a network...
View ArticleNetwork Rack Identification (Routers & Switches)
Hello Community,I seeking your help in identifying(ip addresses) assigned to switches on a network rack. I currently have no documentation or labels that will identify a physical switch or router with...
View ArticleIT admin: tell us your top tips on how you make your life easier?
Tell us what you do on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to make your life easier...What do you do to save yourself time?How do you manage multiple end-user requests?What tools, processes or mantras do you...
View Articlepdc bdc
Hi I'm in my 2nd year at college working on a networking report. I am connecting 2 buildings 60 miles apart over a WAN. Now I plan to have a PDC and a BDC, My initial thoughts were to have the PDC...
View ArticleTaming the blue spaghetti monster: Electrons are colorblind
This is the 296th article in the Spotlight on IT series. If you'd be interested in writing an article on the subject of backup, security, storage, virtualization, mobile, networking, wireless, cloud...
View ArticleLow cost small office wireless/firewall/router
I'm looking for a low cost wireless router that also has good firewall capabilities. They are currently using a cheap Buffalo AP that needs to be rebooted daily. Most users connect via Ethernet but a...
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VPN...Virtual Private Network or Virtual Pain in the Neck?
I have been fighting this for two days now and am at wits end considering I completed this same task a couple of years ago and don't remember it ever being such a PITA.I have re-connected a Cisco ASA...
View ArticleCisco Small Business vs Dell Powerconnect
What are the arguments over each one? Here are the 3 switches I am comparing:Cisco mbps 48port $649 2x uplinks 1gbe...
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