I created a second Domain Server (server2) but no internet on pcs?
I just created a Windows Server2003 Domain Controller a second one. We have one but i was afraid if the Server1 Domain does crash then all users wont be able to logon and do anything so i just created...
View Articleroute traffic through specific nic?
I have two nics that randomly stopped working. nic 1: 192.168.1.21 sub: 255.255.254.0 gate: 192.168.1.1 nic2: 192.168.0.3 sub: 255.255.255.0 When I disable nic 2 I can communicate with my network on...
View Articleshielded Cat6 on small mobile network
I am the general computer flunky for our Charitable Horse Club. We recently installed a small network (3 laptops, laser printer and timer) to run our show database and timer interface. I am using a...
View ArticleProxy policy for mobile workers
I have a proxy setup for our office computers. I also have a group policy in place to force machines to use this policy. My question is, this works fine for our desktops, but when one of our mobile...
View ArticleSwitch out of ports
So had a simple question. I have two switches in a closet running all computers in area of plant. I'm coordinating a new network drop however there are no more available ports. There is another switch...
View ArticleBest Switch Port Mapper
Afternoon! What is the best Switchport mapper? Preferably opensource but if I needed to spend some cash that might be an option as well. I need it to show me what port, mac and IP at a minimum,...
View ArticleIs assigning VLAN ID to a NIC important, best practice, or useless?
I have a backup server(BE2012), with 2 of the 3 ports dedicated specifically to ISCSI traffic to our EqualLogic 6100 for backups. On the properties on the Broadcom NetXtreme II it gives you the...
View ArticleNo Internet Access from a wifi
Hello guys. I have the user and pass for wifi but I don't have internet connection. I was using D-link, a pci card for a desktop computer. I am connecting to my cousin. What should I do?
View ArticleIndexing a Corza Patriot NAS for speedy access
Could someone please help me with a sure fire way to index my Corza Patriot Nas so that my DTV can readily access my movie (DVD converted to.avi files)easily?
View Articlehow do we scan switch with Telnet authentication
how do we scan switch with Telnet authentication
View ArticleAllied Telesis X600 RADIUS config
I am configuring our switches to authenticate Login sessions on our new RADIUS server (using freeRadius + daloRadius + mysql). Our switches are mostly Allied Telesis. I've finished configuring our...
View ArticleInstalling firmware
Hey guys... the firmware of my wireless router is no more.. i wanted to update the firmware but i made a mistake with the wrong firmware so when i try to gain access into the interface for...
View ArticleMapping shared drive from remote VPN network, with limited access
Dear SpicePros, We had a situation which we need to map a shared drive to the desktop of one of our computers in a remote vpn network- a site to site VPN. We can map it using our admin account,...
View ArticleAnyone use Colasoft nChronos?
I had used Colasoft Capsa years ago to find problems on our network. I see they now have nChronos which allows historical network analysis. I have been looking for something to be able to monitor our...
View ArticleCompany who will tidy up server room?
I recently started at a company that has a small server room where everything is hosted... Probably about 12x12 or 10x10 ish , there are 2 main racks, and behind the racks there is literally a...
View ArticleClass A Address Scheme on a LAN
Hi Spiceheads!, Just started at a new job, and there main Office is using a Class a Address on there LAN, when they only have maybe 60 devices on the network......before you ask i know the people who...
View ArticleIP Address Lookup on SBS 2003
I have a Windows SBS 2003 DHCP server that hands out IP addresses every 4 hours. I just want to know is there a log or some way to see the history of a certain IP address. For example the address...
View ArticleUNC vs IP
Has anyone experienced notable speed differences between mapping drives by IP over UNC and UNC over IP. You would expect the difference to not be that noticable but when we changed our UNC mapped...
View ArticleAuthenticating per network jack
I was wondering if there is someway to setup authentication per network jack. Meaning, if someone who is not employees for my company comes in and tries to connect to the internet they will not able...
View ArticleAdvice on HP Procurve fiber switch
Hey fellow Spiceheads - Happy SysAdmin Day! We have 10 HP Procurve switches. four 2626PWR, two 250PWR, two 2910s and two 3500s currently connected in series with their 1000SX fiber ports and gbics...
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