Measuring bandwidth utilization at the data center
We have 200+ employees logging into our colo in Colorado vis RDP from various locations to our terminal server farm. From their desktops there, they RDP into 30 or so servers belonging to our clients...
View ArticleCisco SG200 PoE Setting
We are installing 12 Polycom 550 and will be powered by Cisco SG200 PoE 24-port (100 watts). Can someone please check my settings below and tell me if I have this right: Properties: Power Mode: Port...
View Articleremote switch redirection
Hi , I have just taken over this network of HP switching which has 8 remote stores that all connect back to head office. All PC’s and Printers connect back here with no problems. My problem is im...
View ArticleSlow DSL download speeds when uploading (home network) - any fixes?
Actiontec GT701D DSL modem / router We've started uploading a decent amount lately... pictures and videos of events mostly. Some are being sent to youtube, some to FB, some to my daughters school....
View Articlepsexec problems
Hey guys i am using psexec to deploy a .msp over the network and keep getting the error: PsExec could not start S:\Global\GPO\Psexec\runme.msp on DESKTOP-153: The system cannot find the path...
View ArticleComputer usage reports
I'm looking at replacing XP machines in school district and I would like to find out what the current usage for these machines are. I know some of the machines just sit in classrooms turned on...
View Articledomain controller
We have a simple customer with approx 25 users on a SBS but none of the features including Exchange are needed now with google apps, etc. All they need the domain controller is to admin the...
View ArticleHow many users on a domain?
How many users would you say is the tipping point for moving from a work-group to a domain?At first i was thinking it would be best for even a few users, but i then i realized the costs involved would...
View ArticleNetgear GS748t won't connect to internet
Hi, I have just purchased a netgear GS748T switch but am unable to access the internet, even though everything is connected correctly. I am on the other hand able to access other network devices and...
View ArticleRenaming and adding multiple files to network computers
Looking for a script to rename files (adding .old to the end of them) and adding 2 new files in their place. This has to be done over networked PCs, most of which are Windows 7 and a few XPs floating...
View ArticleJuniper SSG 20 vs Watchguard XTM330/XTM26 for office of ~35 users
Hi, just wondering on the communities thoughts. We are wanting to upgrade from a consumer grade firewall to something a little better. We have narrowed it down to either a Juniper SSG 20 or a...
View ArticleWireless network bridge configuration
Hi all, I'm trying to setup a wireless bridge between 2 site that are 200m apart, using TP Link tl-wa7510n ap's in bridge ap mode. both sites currently have broadband for local internet access, with...
View ArticleLooking for Recommendations to connect nearby Satellite office to main network
Hi Everyone, I am a one-man IT department for a small door manufacturing company in the U.S. I am looking at opening a 4 person marketing department offsite and am looking for recommendations for...
View ArticleSwitch communication issue
Hello everyone, I have an issue that's been plaguing me for some time now and I thought I'd seek advice of those who know more than I. I will attempt to explain the problem and please see attached...
View ArticleIs there a Single Sing-on System that WORKS?
I'd like to post this question on behalf of all my clients who are frustrated at the number of user names and passwords they need to use and remember, and change all the time. 25% of my daily call log...
View ArticleActive Directory HELP PLEASE!!!!
I am a Help Desk tech at my very small company and my boss has asked me to fix the AD errors on our server. Unfortunately for me I do not know enough about AD to just go in there and mess around. I...
View ArticleLinksys wet200 problems bridge doesnt work only one device online
We have a wireless bridge here thats loosing connections we have cisco aironet 1200 acces points then we have one mobile unit with a linksys wet200 bridge G on ist always giving problems on the bridge...
View ArticleNetworking Issue - VOIP
Hello Everyone! So currently we have 2 locations, and the VOIP system is interconnected via a T-1 With MPLS. QoS is configured at both gateway routers at each location to prioritize the VLAN the VOIP...
View ArticleSuper Scope Setup
Greetings, I'm running out of IP addresses on my network. The DHCP server is a Windows 2008 R2. I know that I can add a new scope and then create a Super Scope but before I jump right into that on my...
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