new subnet needs DHCP existing server
Running out of ips, so created a new subnet and dhcp scope on existing windows 2003 server, one nic. This is a non-vlan network, sonicwall firewall, no voip. It appears no broadcasts are being made to...
View ArticleNetwork server connection is sporadic, keeps dropping at what seems random times
One of our production servers has been having issues as of late with connectivity. From time to time it will come to a crawl making its contents inaccessible to employees. What type of test do you run...
View ArticleGigabit Netgear Switich ports not using gigabit throughput
I have 2 Gigabit GS748TS Netgear switches as our main switches in both of our buildings connected via fiber, which for the most part are used to connect to users computers, the issue I am having,...
View ArticleHow to find accounts used on the network
We just let go of someone who used his account in places where it shouldn't have been used, like to run services, etc. Is there a way to find all the places where this particular account is in use,...
View ArticleTeaching a basic networking class...
I am the solo IT guy at a company that resells cellular modems. I have been tasked by my boss to put together some training for the salesmen and hardware support guys on some networking concepts. I...
View ArticleOpenVPN-AS Virtual Appliance - Problems Using LDAP in Accessing Shares
Hello, I am trying out OpenVPN-AS via its Virtual Appliance. I had a couple of hiccups in configuring it, like getting a Windows 7 client to allow the user to change the network type from Public to...
View ArticleStudy resources for Network+ 10-004 to10-005 refresher?
Hi, quick question: I have no less than three books covering Network+ but they are a little older and cover the last 10-004 exam. Now that 10-005 is the current one, I wonder how much I'm missing (or...
View ArticleProcurve ACLs - a little help?
I am using a HP Procurve 3800 as my core L3 switch. I need to setup some ACLs, so my customer network cant talk to my local network. Here's what I got: Vlan1 = 172.26.0.0/22 (local subnet) Vlan2 =...
View ArticleVigor 3300 CPU Usage
Hi, Is it normal for a Vigor3300V+ series to have 100% constant CPU usage? See below for stats. Not seen it on 100% before a few weeks ago, and now it always seems to be up there. In fact we have...
View Articleprogram to identify unused ip address on a network
how can a network administrator identify the unused ip addresses on the network
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The following was brought up to me by our security group and I would like to get someones take on this. This is a real issue? If so what to fix. How to check, etc. Thanks in advance. Ed "SNMP service...
View ArticleAT&T Uverse, NVG510 Static Addresses not working
Has anyone been able to get a NVG510 to assign a static IP to a Cisco ASA and have it work? I have a /29 block of addresses. Set up in the Home & Subnets screen as posted online and as AT&T...
View ArticleSlow database application performance over VPN.
Get ready for a ride and wall of text guys. Recently we introduced a VPN to replace a 1.5Mbps MPLS line to one of our remote sites. We have a 30/5Mbps cable connection there and a 10/10Mbps bonded T1...
View ArticleMPLS speeds
OK I am not overly familiar with MPLS, I understand it at a concept level, but this is the first job I've worked at that uses MPLS. We have an MPLS site that uses two bonded T1's on the managed ATT...
View ArticleData Heavy Program over VPN
Guys, I have an EMR program that is data heavy running on a site to site VPN over this VPN I also have VoIP coming over from the main office (cisco uc560 system), the performance of the emr has become...
View ArticleHP V1910 Switches Firmware Upgrade Question
I have 2 HP V1910 switches running firmware version r1108p01 and 2 HP V1910 switches running r1111 and all 4 need to be running firmware version r1513p15. Can I take them from their old versions...
View ArticleMeraki vs Ubiquiti WAPs
I'm new the the unified / cloud managed WAP arena. I've tried Meraki's free WAP offer that I seen on SpiceWorks by participating in a online presentation. I instantly feel in love with their product...
View Articlehow to setup office network
Hi all - I've been running a small office network with server 2003. Everything was configured before I took on the job of IT here in my office. I know just enough to be dangerous. Right now, the setup...
View ArticleNetwork just sub-netted!!!!
Is there an option to flush all that has been discovered and rediscover to pickup new IP addresses after a complete sub-netting of the network?
View ArticleApplication (Softdent) slowness on Server 2008 R2 Network
I have a client who is also running Softdent 14 ( A dental package). We are pulling our hair out due to slowness issues after installing windows 7 workstations. Has anyone experienced this? An old...
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