Dedicated vlan for servers
Is it generally good practice to place servers in their own vlan (mid-size LAN)? I mean, yes of course its good, an additional layer of security cant hurt, but what do I really achieve... Yes I know, I...
View ArticleWired routing from one switch to another = no network access
Due to an old building and other physical problems I'm trying to connect a workstation to our network using 5 port unmanaged switches. There is a direct cable from the server room to the first...
View ArticleGet a free Meraki WAP for Attending a Webinar
Cisco is giving away a free Meraki WAP (They said worth $700, but I don't know) for attending an online webinar. When you sign up, a rep will contact you and become your point of contact for receiving...
View ArticleUnifi Wi-Fi Help
So, I have a little bit of a problem I need some advice on. We have a client who has 13 Ubiquiti UAP's in their facility. They use these in conjunction with both laptops, and iPods/iPhones (3rd Gen)....
View ArticleRouter recommendation for a small business.
The current setup has 3 Unifi access points providing access to guests and corporate Wi-Fi network on the same flat subnet connected a cisco RV042 no vlan support. I am looking upgrade the router that...
View Article3com 5500g PoE switches Dying
I have been in my current position as a "Systems admin" for just over a year, and most of my experience is in windows servers and AD administration. I've had to take on networking as well for this...
View ArticleIp phones not able to get IP address across Trunk
HelloI set up two 3560's with two vlans 1 (data) 20 (voice) the uplink between them allows vlan20 across the trunk. However the only way my phone get an IP from DHCP is when they are connected to the...
View ArticleWhat to do with the router?
Web->modem->Router->firewall->peoplesSo Ive got a luxul xbr 2300 router and a WatchGuard XTM firwall. I need to figure out setting up the VPN and the router does not have a pass through...
View ArticleSMS Gateway
We are looking at setting up an sms gateway using an android app. I would prefer just to run android in a vm. Is there an app that can trick the vm into having text messing service? something like...
View ArticleSG200-26P + SF200-24P, LAG? Trunking?
I'm not a network person by any means and have no problem admitting that. That's why I'm here.I have a SG200-26P that is already configured and working properly. It is connected to an ASA5505 that is...
View ArticleCat6 or Cat6a?
Hi guys,We are moving offices in the fall. I'm starting to investigate wiring up the new space. Should I go with Cat6 ot Cat6a? We are an architecture company that pushes around big render,...
View ArticleSquid 3.3 Proxy Not Working
Hi, I'm trying to set up a transparent http proxy using Squid 3.3. I'm using my Zyxel ZyWall USG20 to do an http redirect to the server, but none of my clients can connect. What I'm I doing wrong?
View Article"Heartbleed" or CVE-2014-0160 and Brocade switches
The purpose of this post is to provide information regarding the recently disclosed vulnerability in the OpenSSL protocol documented by CVE-2014-0160 and also known as “The Heartbleed bug.” This...
View ArticleBest practices for setting up hybrid public/private network for public library
Hi all,I'm managing IT for a two-branch public library system. They have three use cases for their network:1. Staff need access to Internet, local file shares etc., just like a regular business;2....
View Articlebest to run DHCP via router or AD
hi Guys,I know it always best practice to run DHCP via AD instead of using router. I have got one of client who reckon there CISCO routers DHCP better than AD DHCP :)He want more justification and...
View ArticleControling internet usage
I have a small LAN network (work group) with wifi, there 2 users connected directly (lan cable) to the router that is used to connect to internet and there are some users who connect through wifi.I...
View ArticleI think I need a supernet. Collo questions
Out of nowhere, I got the approval to move our servers to a collo. I'm scrambling to prepare. I'd like to be able to start re configuring some things now, before I ship hardware off.I'm keeping all the...
View ArticleHP V1910 Switch
I have this swtich. I can putty into it and make edits. I am not positive on how to edit it as I am new to cmd line switch work. So I found out the ip address of it and I can see it through a web...
View ArticleVideo Conferencing Over Single Static IP through Meraki
So we have a LifeSize Express 220 that does our video conferencing for us. Ever since we set up a Merkai to replace our SonicWall we have been having hell with it. We only have a singel static IP for...
View ArticleElastix | como se conecta la linea telefonica, la pc con elastix
Holaa! Yo soy principiante en TODO, HASTA En El Tema Redes, Pero me meti en el Tema de elastix solo para armar un call center, la cuestion de armar Llamada salientes y entrantes con la linea telefonica...
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