Password protected network share no server/simple network
Is there a way to have a network share to need a password to be accessed. Only development users will have a password to access this share. There is no server to authenticate access. The share is on...
View ArticleVPN Solution for Mobile Remote Users
I saw a similar thread but did not want to hijack it, and my requirements are a bit different. I have a client that wants VPN access for 10 remote users located locally and in different cities. Users...
View ArticleTo CISCO or not to CISCO - network HW upgrade.
Hi Spiceheads I've had a few upgrades in my network, and therefore looking into buying/upgrading some core equipment. I'm looking into buying new Layer3 switches, and routers/firewalls. Just wanted to...
View ArticleGeneral Multisite VPN Advice
Hi There, we have previously supplied a cusomer with a site to site VPN using a Netgear DG384G router at both ends for the purpose of using some door access software - Essentially allowing the...
View ArticleDNS forward zone for Exchange 2010 Certificate-breaks Ext site
I'm a bit confused about my DNS. Currently we're running Exchange 2007. I have Exchange 2010 running (but no mailboxes yet) Prior to moving mailboxes to the new Exchange 2010 Server I want to get a...
View ArticleBest way of using VLANs to prevent broadcast traffic, tighten security
Hi, So this office network I look after has gotten a bit out of hand. Every time I see a network card light flickering away on a machine that's idle is really driving me nuts. tcpdump is showing a...
View ArticleStopping Static IPs being used in a BYOD Environment
Hi All, I am looking for a way to stop users (who are not in a domain and I have no access to their devices..i.e. it is a "Bring your own device" network) setting static IP addresses to their devices...
View ArticleNeed to configure Verizon router
Verizon is by far the worst vendor I have to deal with. Some of you may remember last week or two ago I had an issue where the Verizon tech had me factory reset their router which turned it back into...
View ArticleCan't get into Home NAS
I have a Seagate GoFlex Home Personal that I am unable to access via Filezilla. I have tried active and passive mode and neither will work. The way it is is basically this. WAN>FiOS...
View ArticleWhy/What is there a difference between dlink vlans and cisco SB vlans?
Ok I am pulling out my hair with another one of the cisco SB switches (sg200 this time) and I am really looking for an answer on why this is or am I just crazy. The old managed Dlink switches that I...
View ArticleMultiple VLANs on HP V1910
This is my first time using a managed switch, HPV1910-48G. It will be used for a small LAN with about 20 PC hosts. There are also 3 PC hosts related to a phone system (non-VOIP, e.g. Call Center, call...
View ArticleUnable to browse Network Devices
I have discovered a network issue today that has me concerned. Basically I have printers and switches and other devices on my network that up until recently could browse to their web pages. I can ping...
View ArticleNew printer not working with the ip-address of the old printer
Hi! I just received a new Kyocera DN4200 network printer which is supposed to replace an old Lexmark printer. I don't use DHCP on my printer-vlan, so for testing purposes I set up the device with a...
View ArticlePing tool to all network devices
I'm having performance problems on the network. I noticed that not all PC's and thin clients have a proper ping speed to the servers (>1ms). To check the devices, I have to run a command 'ping...
View Articlenetwork documentation
iam documenting my network and my manager can up with a switch book idea what exactly should i suggest be in this book(binder) screenshots of the switches etc
View ArticleCan not ping certain subnets
Hello. I am a networking newbie. I am at a home office and have a EPL going straight to a datacenter. I can ping certain networks but I can not ping network 162.10.10.x but can ping 162.10.20.x and...
View ArticleBest free tool for network traffic analysis?
Hi everyone, I'm trying to figure out what's killing the bandwidth at a customer site. I would like to find a program that I can run on the LAN to breakdown traffic by type (HTTP, HTTPS, etc). I've...
View ArticleWake on Lan across multiple Vlans on HP Procurve switches
I am trying to get wake on lan working across multiple vlans on an HP Procurve switch. I have configured the following (lab environment) I need to add a few more vlans. The wake on lan works between...
View ArticleTelkom VPN Lite
This is for the South African Community. Does anyone use Telkom VPN Lite? I really need some help with it. Thanks
View ArticleFind device by MAC address on Enterasys switch
Hi. I have a list with a few MAC addresses of machines that are having network connectivity issues. Most likely, the port on the switch is just set to the wrong VLAN. I am hoping someone with some...
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