Duplicate name exists on the network?
We have one unusual issue in one of our workstation here. Every morning after the PC is idle for a very long time, it will disconnect all of its connection in the Printer, File and exchange servers. We already change the setting to never hibernate, monitor, hard drive always on. Ethernet power save is off. [...]
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| February 22, 2010 3:26 AM
Network administration, Network troubleshooting, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional SP3
We have one unusual issue in one of our workstation here. Every morning after the PC is idle for a very long time, it will disconnect all of its connection in the Printer, File and exchange servers. We already change the setting to never hibernate, monitor, hard drive always on. Ethernet power save is off. [...]
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| February 22, 2010 3:26 AM
Network administration, Network troubleshooting, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional SP3
About Networking
Hi all of u! i get a problem in Networking. ahh rite now we are using three pc one is server (conected with Domain) and 2 pc is Client(running Windows xp and conected with Domain) ) and in 3 pc we are using internet also from Wirelss switch. so my main problem is that when [...]
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| February 16, 2011 12:23 PM
Network administration, Network troubleshooting
Hi all of u! i get a problem in Networking. ahh rite now we are using three pc one is server (conected with Domain) and 2 pc is Client(running Windows xp and conected with Domain) ) and in 3 pc we are using internet also from Wirelss switch. so my main problem is that when [...]
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| February 16, 2011 12:23 PM
Network administration, Network troubleshooting
Network monitoring software
Hi i am using an internet connection of 1Mbps. i have like 50 users who are usgin through LAN DHCP . all are connected lynksys router and with ehternet cable . Some time my internet is becoming slow . I want to know which IP is utilizing more bandwidth . Al users are windows XP/ [...]
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| April 7, 2010 10:05 AM
Linksys, Network administration, Network monitoring, Network monitoring software, Network performance, Windows XP
Hi i am using an internet connection of 1Mbps. i have like 50 users who are usgin through LAN DHCP . all are connected lynksys router and with ehternet cable . Some time my internet is becoming slow . I want to know which IP is utilizing more bandwidth . Al users are windows XP/ [...]
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| April 7, 2010 10:05 AM
Linksys, Network administration, Network monitoring, Network monitoring software, Network performance, Windows XP
Router Related Questions
IT professional, Who are going for the written test on different networking administration, need some sample questions and solution related with Router. Please help me. Thank you.
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| January 11, 2010 4:22 AM
Network administration, Router and switch management, Routers
IT professional, Who are going for the written test on different networking administration, need some sample questions and solution related with Router. Please help me. Thank you.
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| January 11, 2010 4:22 AM
Network administration, Router and switch management, Routers
Help Removing Wireless connection in a Gatewat T-Series (MSVistahome)
I have lost the facilities to completely remove a wireless connection router … LOL Some time ago I do remember doing this task, but I have worn this path down to rock running in circles on this one trying to find & remove it. —From control panel/network & sharing/manage Wireless I get to “manage” networks using that [...]
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| October 27, 2009 5:02 PM
Network, Network administration, Network applications management, Network connectivity, Network design, Network management software, Network monitoring, Network performance, Network protocols, Wireless, Wireless Access Points, Wireless networking, Wireless routers
I have lost the facilities to completely remove a wireless connection router … LOL Some time ago I do remember doing this task, but I have worn this path down to rock running in circles on this one trying to find & remove it. —From control panel/network & sharing/manage Wireless I get to “manage” networks using that [...]
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| October 27, 2009 5:02 PM
Network, Network administration, Network applications management, Network connectivity, Network design, Network management software, Network monitoring, Network performance, Network protocols, Wireless, Wireless Access Points, Wireless networking, Wireless routers
What headaches are your network users causing?
Every network admin seems to have their favorite “network user” horror stories — what are the most frequent types of problems you seem to encounter with your network users? What steps have you taken with “problem users” that were successful?
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| January 7, 2010 4:01 PM
Network administration, Network administrators, Network management, Network Security Management, Open IT Forum
Every network admin seems to have their favorite “network user” horror stories — what are the most frequent types of problems you seem to encounter with your network users? What steps have you taken with “problem users” that were successful?
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| January 7, 2010 4:01 PM
Network administration, Network administrators, Network management, Network Security Management, Open IT Forum
Strange IP address on my network
Strange IP address on my network My LAN has been very slow of recent. And I found out that if I ping a system on network it drops packets intermittently. But instead of it showing request timed out, it is showing “Reply from 192.168.1.1: Destination Host Unreachable. Whereas this ip doesn’t have anything in commom [...]
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| October 14, 2009 7:48 PM
IP address, IP addressing, LAN, Network administration, Network connectivity
Strange IP address on my network My LAN has been very slow of recent. And I found out that if I ping a system on network it drops packets intermittently. But instead of it showing request timed out, it is showing “Reply from 192.168.1.1: Destination Host Unreachable. Whereas this ip doesn’t have anything in commom [...]
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| October 14, 2009 7:48 PM
IP address, IP addressing, LAN, Network administration, Network connectivity
How troubleshoot internet connections?
Currently at work we are having some major internet connections. I’m working in a fiber optic environment and our internet connections it bounces back on forth. We’ve already bought a brand new switch out Netgear firewall is about 4 months new and replace some cat5 cables. What else could cause out internet drop frequent thought out the [...]
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| October 14, 2009 12:26 AM
Network administration, Network connectivity, Network troubleshooting
Currently at work we are having some major internet connections. I’m working in a fiber optic environment and our internet connections it bounces back on forth. We’ve already bought a brand new switch out Netgear firewall is about 4 months new and replace some cat5 cables. What else could cause out internet drop frequent thought out the [...]
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| October 14, 2009 12:26 AM
Network administration, Network connectivity, Network troubleshooting
How clear is your job role?
In a tip he wrote for SearchWinIT, resident expert Kevin Beaver suggests fully understanding and defining your job role can not only boost performance, but also your career satisfaction. How well do you really know what management expects you to do, and what have you found helpful in better defining your job role? Is this [...]
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| October 19, 2010 6:25 PM
Career development, Network administration, Open IT Forum, Windows administration
In a tip he wrote for SearchWinIT, resident expert Kevin Beaver suggests fully understanding and defining your job role can not only boost performance, but also your career satisfaction. How well do you really know what management expects you to do, and what have you found helpful in better defining your job role? Is this [...]
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| October 19, 2010 6:25 PM
Career development, Network administration, Open IT Forum, Windows administration
How to utlize multiple static IP’s when ISP limits physical router connectinos to 1
Hi Experts – 12 months ago, I installed the low-cost configuration below to provide wideband highspeed cable internet to my apartment building. The ISP gave us one static IP, which I gave to my router, which in turns handles DHCP for all the units through the switch and a patch panel. Today, we ordered an [...]
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| February 14, 2011 12:15 AM
Cisco 1805, Network administration, Network configuration management, Routers, Static IP, Static IP Configuration
Hi Experts – 12 months ago, I installed the low-cost configuration below to provide wideband highspeed cable internet to my apartment building. The ISP gave us one static IP, which I gave to my router, which in turns handles DHCP for all the units through the switch and a patch panel. Today, we ordered an [...]
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| February 14, 2011 12:15 AM
Cisco 1805, Network administration, Network configuration management, Routers, Static IP, Static IP Configuration
To block Skype messenger traffic from an organisations internal network?
Hello All, I am trying to figure out how one can block skype from an organisations internal network? The threat here is it has the ability to change the port on which it is communicating. Normally ports 80 and 443 are open on a firewall for web browsing.
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| February 5, 2010 4:22 PM
Firewalls, Network administration, Network monitoring
Hello All, I am trying to figure out how one can block skype from an organisations internal network? The threat here is it has the ability to change the port on which it is communicating. Normally ports 80 and 443 are open on a firewall for web browsing.
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| February 5, 2010 4:22 PM
Firewalls, Network administration, Network monitoring
How do I create user specific access passwords to limit folder access on a server?
How can I make it so users are prompted for a password when they select their folder on a network using Windows 2003 server?
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| September 16, 2009 5:23 PM
Network access, Network administration, Networking, Networking security, Password, Windows server 2003 upgrades and migration
How can I make it so users are prompted for a password when they select their folder on a network using Windows 2003 server?
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| September 16, 2009 5:23 PM
Network access, Network administration, Networking, Networking security, Password, Windows server 2003 upgrades and migration
How can I become a network administrator?
I have a B.A., and I’ve been MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) certified since 2000. I was working as an office clerk, but I am passionate about network administration and would like to gain some experience in this field. I am now 44 years old. What is the best way to become a network administrator?
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| July 29, 2009 4:29 PM
IT training, IT training and certifications, MCSE, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Network administration, Network Administrator, Networking, Networking careers and salaries, Networking certifications
I have a B.A., and I’ve been MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) certified since 2000. I was working as an office clerk, but I am passionate about network administration and would like to gain some experience in this field. I am now 44 years old. What is the best way to become a network administrator?
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| July 29, 2009 4:29 PM
IT training, IT training and certifications, MCSE, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Network administration, Network Administrator, Networking, Networking careers and salaries, Networking certifications
File deletion on the network
I would like to set something up on our network in which if someone deletes a file or documents then the file or document is sent to a hidden folder on the network not just deleted. I would even like it to be put into the recycle bin but as it is people have deleted [...]
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| July 22, 2009 8:00 PM
Network administration, Network security, Security management
I would like to set something up on our network in which if someone deletes a file or documents then the file or document is sent to a hidden folder on the network not just deleted. I would even like it to be put into the recycle bin but as it is people have deleted [...]
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| July 22, 2009 8:00 PM
Network administration, Network security, Security management
Limiting the upload
I want to limit the upload or download from LAN to internet for specific IPs. please some one give me a method to do that, either limiting the size or the BandWidth.
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| July 21, 2009 3:44 PM
LAN, Network administration, Network traffic management
I want to limit the upload or download from LAN to internet for specific IPs. please some one give me a method to do that, either limiting the size or the BandWidth.
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| July 21, 2009 3:44 PM
LAN, Network administration, Network traffic management
new to IT looking to improve & make career in networking
hello expetise , myself being a student of 3rd yr computer engineering , actually i m not good @ language so suggest me course detials in network or system management ,what kind of basic should i have that will help me in course + referr me some books online to bulit my base? , hope [...]
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| July 24, 2009 8:12 AM
IT careers, Network administration, Networking careers, Systems administration
hello expetise , myself being a student of 3rd yr computer engineering , actually i m not good @ language so suggest me course detials in network or system management ,what kind of basic should i have that will help me in course + referr me some books online to bulit my base? , hope [...]
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| July 24, 2009 8:12 AM
IT careers, Network administration, Networking careers, Systems administration
Create Network
Hi, I am not an Network work, so i think its a very simple question, but donot know how to solve it. I have a ADSL Internet Line with a static IP address assigned to me by my ISP. This ADSL line is connected to a Network A through the ADSL modem. The Network A [...]
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| July 13, 2009 4:48 AM
Network administration, Network design
Hi, I am not an Network work, so i think its a very simple question, but donot know how to solve it. I have a ADSL Internet Line with a static IP address assigned to me by my ISP. This ADSL line is connected to a Network A through the ADSL modem. The Network A [...]
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| July 13, 2009 4:48 AM
Network administration, Network design
finding fault of Network Ping drop
I am having a bus topology network with OFC connected on ABCDEFGH switches. OFC SM link is followed from A to B to C to D to E to F to G to H to A one side and A to E with redudence line. When we ping all the switches one by one, there [...]
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| July 7, 2009 8:46 AM
Network administration, Network troubleshooting, Ping, Switch configuration, Switches
I am having a bus topology network with OFC connected on ABCDEFGH switches. OFC SM link is followed from A to B to C to D to E to F to G to H to A one side and A to E with redudence line. When we ping all the switches one by one, there [...]
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| July 7, 2009 8:46 AM
Network administration, Network troubleshooting, Ping, Switch configuration, Switches
Tool for mapping unknown Network/Data ports?
Two recently acquired offices lack network diagrams and there is nothing to show which data ports are live or how anything matches to the patch panel. Besides manually visiting dozens and dozens of ports with a laptop — what are the options? Surely there is a tool for this scenario. Would someone post what they [...]
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| July 2, 2009 7:01 PM
Network administration, Network Diagrams, Network mapping, Network mapping tools
Two recently acquired offices lack network diagrams and there is nothing to show which data ports are live or how anything matches to the patch panel. Besides manually visiting dozens and dozens of ports with a laptop — what are the options? Surely there is a tool for this scenario. Would someone post what they [...]
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| July 2, 2009 7:01 PM
Network administration, Network Diagrams, Network mapping, Network mapping tools
Network forensic tools
What tools do you use to perform network forensics? Do you have any favorites, and why?
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| July 23, 2009 9:03 PM
Network administration, Network forensics, Network monitoring, Network Monitoring Tools
What tools do you use to perform network forensics? Do you have any favorites, and why?
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| July 23, 2009 9:03 PM
Network administration, Network forensics, Network monitoring, Network Monitoring Tools
