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LAN vulnerability behind a Router - with firewall - connected to the Ineternet (Through an Open Port!)

Hi, I would just like some reassurance: I have a Router on my LAN that connects all host PCs to each other and the internet. Qu: How exposed is my LAN behaind the Router that has a port open for internet access (and in future anther for remote desktop terminal connection) would a port scanner...

View Answer   |  May 9 2006  7:28 AM GMT
Hardware, Networking, Network security
asked by ToneEzeeJ

  0 pts.

Conference rooms in Exchange & Outlook

I am looking for the best way to handle conference rooms within Exchange and Outlook to make them easy to schedule, update, and access. I have Exchange 2003 on a Windows 2003 Server and I have 9 conference/meeting rooms. Right now I have a calendar setup for each one and the person has to go in...

View Answer   |  May 8 2006  4:37 PM GMT
Tech support, Hardware, Networking
asked by kevins74

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Computer won't boot

Let me give you it's history..... this computer was having problems and apparently had it's power supply replaced. When the people got it back it still wasn't working perfectly - the cd rom drive wasn't working. Before they gave it to me to replace the cd rom drive it was freezing up on them and...

View Answer   |  May 8 2006  9:42 AM GMT
Hardware
asked by Jade0571

  10 pts.

Read from LPT3

Hello there. I have a little problem, I added a second parallel port to my PC and when I try to read from it the computer always crash..! The actual settins from the additional LPT port is I/O Range C888-C88F The sentence that I'm using is: PortIn(Val(&HC888)) I'm programming on VB.NET and read...

View Answer   |  May 3 2006  11:43 AM GMT
Hardware, Programming Languages, Visual Basic
asked by chrisoma

  0 pts.

AMD & KVM

The keyboard won't work on my KVM switch. The mouse and video are fine. I have tried with 2 different KVMs. Any ideas?

View Answer   |  May 2 2006  5:52 PM GMT
Tech support, Hardware, Routers
asked by senga22

  0 pts.

continue carreer

Which one of this two has the hihgest rating pay salary and the most demanding jobs, Getting a Bachelor degree in information technology or getting a bachelor degree in networking engineering?

View Answer   |  Apr 26 2006  6:19 PM GMT
Tech support, Hardware, Networking
asked by 1hmoiforinfo

  0 pts.

T1 cabling

What would be the best physical layout to split a T1 connect? I want to implement to two routers in a active/standby role on one side of T1, in case one router dies i want the standby to come and use the T1. I've tried to implement this in a lab to no success with a T1 cable in each router going...

View Answer   |  Apr 20 2006  4:26 PM GMT
Hardware, Networking, Switches
asked by ligmania

  0 pts.

Connecting two Cisco router together.

I recently purchased two older Cisco routers 2500 series in order to use for studying and I was wondering what is the best way of connecting the two together using the Serial interfaces. Where can I purchase cables? Do they have a null Cisco cable that will directly connect two serial ports?

View Answer   |  Apr 19 2006  7:47 AM GMT
Hardware, Networking, Switches
asked by skepticals

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Sage/MIP Server Printing Problems

hi! i have a problem of course. my financial department uses Sage Software/MIP from our windows 2003 server. suddenly, all the accountants are not able to print any checks from MIP. or print anything from MIP for that matter. although the printers will print from MS Word or do a print test page....

View Answer   |  Apr 19 2006  2:21 AM GMT
Tech support, Hardware, Networking
asked by thecheyguy

  0 pts.

Branding Internet Explorer

Hi All, I am having difficulty customizing/branding Internet Explorer on the Systems I administer, I know it has to be done by editing the registry but how?

View Answer   |  Apr 18 2006  6:28 AM GMT
Hardware, Networking, Security
asked by TosinO

  0 pts.

End Program - explorer.exe-2

From last few days I am facing this problem. When I shut down my Win 2000 Server(SP4) at the end of the day the end program-exlorer.exe dialog box comes up twice and it shuts down only after I click on the 2 end now buttons. Both end program dialog boxes are same and comes one after another. The...

View Answer   |  Apr 17 2006  2:03 AM GMT
Tech support, Hardware, Networking
asked by BinooDas1234

  10 pts.

End Program - explorer.exe

From the last few days I am facing this problem. When I shut down my Win 2000 Server(SP4) at the end of the day the end program-exlorer.exe dialog box comes up twice and it shuts down only after I click on the 2 end now buttons. Both end program dialog boxes are same and comes one after another....

View Answer   |  Apr 14 2006  7:24 AM GMT
Tech support, Hardware, Networking
asked by BinooDas1234

  10 pts.

Server having 2 NICs or 1 NIC - Which is better and what are the pros and cons?

Hi, I wanted to get your idea on this. Which is better and what are the pros and cons to install 2 NICs on the server or only 1 NIC? 2NIC Configuration: - NIC1 is connected to the Office LAN/Switch using subnet aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa, while NIC2 is connected to a separate physical LAN/switch...

View Answer   |  Apr 12 2006  9:15 AM GMT
Hardware, Networking, Servers
asked by JayCuizon

  0 pts.

Laptop Security (Remotely)

Hi, I am an Information Security Consultant. We want to monitor all activities done by Laptop Users when they are working offline. Can somebody suggest a tool which can push all logs on server while a user is working offline. We have banned USB sticks in our office and also all email activity is...

View Answer   |  Apr 12 2006  7:20 AM GMT
Disaster Recovery, Hardware, Network security
asked by Tarang

  0 pts.

Trouble with package execution after Oracle upgrade

Our database was recently upgraded from Oracle 8.0.6 to 9.2.0.7 just before I started to work here. They have a package with a maximum of 32 input report parameters that was working very well under the 8.0.6 version that now is extremely SLOW [and in some cases never returns at all] under...

View Answer   |  Apr 11 2006  6:07 PM GMT
Hardware, Oracle, DB2
asked by phantomf8

  0 pts.

PASSWORD RECOVERY for NOKIA IP440

We have a Nokia IP440 Appliance that was inherited second hand. Does anyone know the procedure for recovering the login password, or resetting it? Or can someone point me towards a sight that may have the procedure online(other than Nokia or Checkpoint)? Also knowing the console baud rate...

View Answer   |  Apr 7 2006  5:59 PM GMT
Hardware, Networking, Servers
asked by jakkal

  0 pts.

Gateway Server Fans Loud -please help

hello! i'm working with a gateway 9510 server that has fans that run very loud at times than quiets back down again back and forth. i have updated the server through the gateway website downloads and the problem is still there. any suggestions for the next step? thanks! -thecheyguy

View Answer   |  Apr 7 2006  1:22 PM GMT
Tech support, Hardware, Networking
asked by thecheyguy

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CD-Rom reads wrong

When I put a data disk in one particular cd-rom the file (XPsp2) shows up as a media player file. This is the only box it does it on as I have used this disk before. Anybody seen this? Thanks

View Answer   |  Apr 6 2006  11:29 AM GMT
Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software
asked by kellarm

  0 pts.

No response from Cisco 2500 series router console port

I recently purchased a 2501 Cisco router off of ebay. I am having trouble connecting to the console port. Is there a way to diagnose the problem? I am using a rollover cable and the proper settings for the terminal emulation program. I can hook up to my other 2500 series router and I unplug...

View Answer   |  Apr 5 2006  10:48 AM GMT
Hardware, Switches, Hubs
asked by skepticals

  0 pts.

Can this be a hardware problem?

There's this PC which reliably connects to the internet via the network, but does not reliably connect to the network itself. IPCONFIG /RELEASE, then /RENEW and /ALL indicate that the setup is correct. The cable disconnected icon never appears, but I tried a different cable anyway. I found I could...

View Answer   |  Apr 4 2006  6:14 PM GMT
Tech support, Hardware, Networking
asked by BillBald

  0 pts.

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