Is a remote branch Domain Controller worth implementing?
I need to setup a remote office with five (5) workstations that will connect back to the headquarters via hardware VPN (see attached diagram). What are the benefits of installing a local Domain...
View ArticleHow often do you update firmware on network gear?
How often do you update the firmware on your switches, routers, firewalls and WAPs? Obviously install the latest stable at deployment, but then... I have been a student of a few schools of thought...
View ArticleVPN hardware recommendations - Connecting from home to main office network.
We are planning to have 2 users work from home during the night to answer international calls for our business. We are currently using a Fortinet firewall with VPN access. Our voice PBX sits at our...
View ArticleMobile device on network
When I scan with Spiceworks all mobile devices come up as unidentified. Is there anything out there that will scan my network and let me know if it is Android or Apple device?
View Articledo you use toolless cables?
So I was wondering in the networking field do you guys still make all your own cable or do you buy it premade more often then not? if you make it do you use the tool or use the toolless cable ends?...
View ArticleForce10 S60 QoS
Hello Friends, While trying configuring QoS on my Force10 S60, I found the command "Service-policy input" not available on interface level; rather it only supporting "service-policy output" Please...
View Articledomain relationship problem
I have two domains that I would like to establish a two-way trust between. The name of one domain makes it look like a child of the other domain. I can find no evidence that it actually is a child...
View ArticleConnecting between networks (Astaro/Sophos problem??)
Hi, I work at a public library with four locations. I have been able to get 3.5 to work correctly (minus some Windows 7 and printers---grr). Also, I am a total newbie, having come over from techatlas....
View Articlelooking for consumer-level wifi repeater with usb print server
I'm looking for a product that can act both as a wifi repeater, and as a USB print server. Any recommendations? I've searched for recent-model AP's that can be set into a repeater mode, but haven't...
View Articlecisco vtp through dell powerconnect
Hi, I"m sorry if this has been discussed, but I am replacing my Cisco 6509 with a Dell 7048. My config laooks like this: Cisco 6509_#1 ---- Dell 7048 ----- Cisco 6509_#2 I know the Dell does not...
View ArticleHow many VLANs are necessary?
Hello All, We are just about to implement VLANs on our network and are looking for examples of a good setup. How many VLANs do you have and why? For an SMB with around 300-400 devices, is it necessary...
View ArticleSimple Network Monitor
I am looking for a simple (free) utility when a network goes down at our remote sites. I usually setup a ping command for each site on my 2nd monitor but this is time consuming. Any suggestions?
View Articlehow can i unblock a port in domain network..?
I am working in a hotel as an it assistant, in our network one system have some problems so i change that system and a new system provided for that user now the network is showing unplugged , Now how...
View ArticleNetwork monitoring software
Hi Guys/Gals I'm looking for a piece of software that I can use to monitor and log network traffic on all our ports on our switches? This will help me route out any faulty ports, bottle necks or...
View Articletwo network for internal and external
hi we have 5 branches and a head office.our server located at head office and have real ip address .our branches access server through remote desktop . in head office we have 15 LAN users and they are...
View Articletwo networks
we have 5 branches and a head office.our server located at head office and have real ip address .our branches access server through remote desktop . in head office we have 15 LAN users and they are...
View ArticleProCurve 2610 Help with communication issues between ports on same VLAN
I have a ProCurve 2610 that has several vlans setup on it. I have taken over this switch, and prefer not to do a hard reset because of the number of users that will be taken down. However I've got a...
View ArticleHas anyone used off-brand SFP transceivers for their switches?
Looking at Axiom brand SFP transceivers for an HP A5120 switch -- they are noticeably cheaper, however otten times that means noticeably poor performance. Has anyone had experience with these (or...
View Articlecomputer sign in software
I have an interesting dilemma. We are a multi-office company and one of the applications we use, precludes us from using virtual machines so we have set up a "computer farm" with RDP connections so...
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