WiFi VLAN setup
I have a netgear wc7520 setup with a public and private ssid. The private ssid can communicate no problem throughout the network with APs connected to both switches. The public ssid is in a tagged...
View ArticleHow do I get an accurate report of large bandwidth sources?
How do I get an accurate report of large bandwidth sources? I need a way to see if any computers or servers are using to much network resources or bandwidth.
View ArticleWe use HP-2810-48G Managed Switch.
Are the GBIC fiber ports redundant? Are there settings that need to be configured?
View ArticleCorrelation is not causation: Planes, trains and the smell of American cheese
This is the 206th 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 ArticleI have a PC that can not be pinged but can access the Internet
I have a PC with Windows Vista Business SP2 that I cannot access remotely or ping. Here is what we have done so far... 1. Ran AV Scan Nod32 2. Ran Malware Scan Malware Bytes 3. Ran Combofix 4. We have...
View ArticleNo Logon servers available.
I have 2 computers that will only allow certain users to log in. Any other user gets the message "There are currently no log on servers available." Can anybody enlighten me?
View Article1GB Backbone vs 10 GB Backbone
I recently bought new ProCurve GB switches to replace antique Cisco switches. I connect three buildings over multimode fiber. 100 Yards from A to B and 100 Yards from B to C. Server Room in A --...
View ArticleAny specific monitoring content requests?
We are developing a new content plan and would appreciate hearing what topics you would want content (webinars, whitepapers, ebooks, etc.) developed around the topic of IT infrastructure and...
View ArticleMost secure remote solution
Small office of roughly 30 people, but have 1 (possibly more in future) remote staff. We are running server 2003 sbs with XP clients computers. Foremost is security of the connection, but would also...
View ArticleSlow Internal Network
Dear Expert Yesterday I encountered Internet Problem I am using pfsense to share Internet Connection by implementing FIREWALL RULES and DHCP for distributing IP Address to each Desktop and Laptop. I...
View ArticleAnyone have an extra Meraki?
Hello everyone, I am working on a wireless setup for a client and am thinking about testing out a couple Meraki APs for their network. I got one for free through the Webinar from them but I need one...
View ArticleI entered a public ip address of a company and it shows their firewall page.
Oh man, its dangerous isnt it?
View ArticleCCNA or Oracle DBa.
Good day, I currently work as an I.T Systems administrator. i want to take training on either two of these certificates. I'm only 22 years of age with a Bsc Degree. I want a certification that will be...
View ArticleHow to create an intranet with SpiceWorks?
Hello, i became a big fan of SpiceWorks in the last few days, as i tested it. so now its time for me to get it on the IIS (Windows Server 2008) i already created a new Website according to this...
View ArticleFortigate 100D
hi, am using FortiGate100d for network. how can i configure 2 WAN links if both of them have static IPs. From the documents available; only show configuration where one WAN is static while WAN 2 is...
View ArticleBrocade vs. HP vs. Cisco - Anyone using Brocade?
I'm looking to upgrade our whole network infrastructure. I currently have Cisco 3750's and 3Com 4400 at the Edge. So one Core fiber switch and about 38 Edge switches. I'm looking to go with something...
View ArticleI need to set up a 10Gbe fiber link between 2 buildings any suggestions?
I have 2 buildings with a 32mm conduit underground, estimate of 75-80m cable length, there's not enough room for multiple 1Gbe Cat 6 links as the conduit is almost full and has 240V electrical wires...
View ArticleWant LC to LC fiber patch cables less than 1M in length
Title says it all. We have GBICs connecting our switches and they are mere inches apart. And yet we have a coil of 3ft of fiber between them. First person to find me a fiber patch cable shorter than...
View ArticleA Good Reporting Tool for Firewall's?
I have about 30 Fortinet Firewall's and was wondering if there are any good reporting tools that can document the firewall? Free or paid...
View ArticleDVR Connection AKA Mission Impossible!
For the record, I've installed a good amount of DVR's, never this much of a problem. Client purchased a Winbook DVR (Apparently that's "Microcenter's brand) and someone installed it for him. Static IP...
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