Problem with lost network connections
Yesterday I had the following problem: a thin client user indicated that he lost the connection with the terminal servers (W2008R2). After a few minutes another user had the same problem. After half...
View ArticleSonicWall Community stirng / multiple networks / spiceworks
I am trying to get the most potential out of using spiceworks. I have sonicwalls at all my office locations I have each office's community string set up for the IP address of the remote collectors...
View ArticleUPS for network switches?
Just wanted to get an understanding from the community, if it is recommended to have a UPS for network switches, modems and WAN routers?
View ArticleEnable program that changes when updated through firewall
This practice management software our client has will not work anymore unless you enable an exception for it. When they update it, it creates a new folder and runs the program from the new location...
View ArticleUser Cannot Download attachements at home
Details are a little vague, but I wll try to find out more. I have a user (Building manager) that cannot download any email attachements at home from work or personal email accounts. They received a...
View ArticleI need a work around to change IPs without a computer
I am involved with a security group that has provided all the tech I need to work on the site; (read as not allowed to bring in my own tech); but, the major issue I have is changing factory default...
View Articlelooking at selling some HP procurves
Hey all, I've been working on getting our network swapped over to Meraki switches and have some procurves that we won't be needing. Was wondering if anyone was looking to purchase some switches or...
View ArticleThroughput for database server
We use older switches with only 100Mbit ports. I was thinking of adding a gigabit switch with a fiber module, and connecting it to a gigabit fiber module on the main 100Mbit switch. I would then...
View ArticleVPN only works one way.
I'm trying to set up site to site VPN from office to the owner's house. Don't have any experience with VPN at all. Right now, I'm testing it at my place and so far it works one way. I can access...
View ArticleCant join the network - Troubleshooting
Over the last few days I have been dealing with a networking issues on one of my clients setups. A scope of the network:5 Port Switch 1) Server (SBS 2011 - DNS,DCHP enabled) 2) Router - Netgear...
View ArticleKVM over multiple swtiches
We have these “adder boxes” here which are devises that carry video, keyboard, and mouse over a cat5 cable in this fashion: Computer (in server room) => adder box => cat5 cable => adder box...
View ArticleSet Port Securty on Dell power Connect 5524
I would like to enable port security on a power Connect 5524 so that users cannot attaché routers/switches to the port. I want when the system detects more than one mac address that disables the port?...
View ArticleComputers are crazy!!!
This isn't an urgent question, but one that is rather intriguing. This morning I was a little drowsy (blames it on the drowsiness and not my own stupidity...), and I pulled an Ethernet cable from the...
View Articlenetwork diagram
is there a tool within spiceworks to construct a diagram of my network after scan completes
View ArticleSftp error- host is not communicating
Dear All, Implemented sftp connectivity with clients (h2h), when client (winscp) tries to connect to the host connection is ok . User can upload any file but while downloading the file from folder few...
View ArticlePRTG trial to business license
We just purchased PRTG and I do not want to lose the current settings I have under our trial setup. I have already found an article that said all I needed to do is run the commercial edition install...
View ArticleZyWALL USG 1000 Assign Users to different Internet Connections
So we have a ZyWALL USG 1000, and I just setup a new internet connection to host some of our more hardcore data users. what i want is to have all of my heavy internet users go through port three on...
View ArticleVLAN or Subnetting
Hello all, I am going to be redoing my network at work and wanted to get some thoughts from others in how they have a large network setup, by either VLANS or subnetting. In my case I have multiple...
View ArticleIPv6 subnetting simplified
Learn tips, tricks and best practices here: http://thwack.solarwinds.com/community/solarwinds-community/geek-speak_tht/blog/2013/07/24/simplified-ipv6-subnetting-understanding-what-s-what
View ArticleLooking for a network monitoring solution. What should I use?
Hi All, I recall useing WhatsUp during my previous life. Now am looking for something which would monitor my network, and alert me if something is down, etc. What is the best thing to use out there...
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