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how to create a network without mouse and keyboards

i have 10 computers and six laptops on a windows xp network. how do i eliminate unused keyboards, mouse, and monitors?

View Answer   |  Sep 21 2009  6:00 PM GMT
Network protocols, IT consolidation, Network hardware
asked by Keybored1

  5 pts.

Network hardware purchasing: Biggest hurdles

When purchasing/upgrading network hardware, what are some of the biggest hurdles you face? Is it related to selecting the hardware itself, or do you have more trouble on the "approval process" side? Share your thoughts!

View Answer   |  Aug 11 2009  4:21 PM GMT
Network hardware, Hardware selection and management
asked by JennyMack

  3170 pts.

Network topology and setup advice

how are we doing today? this is my question: i want to set up an internet network with abouth 60 pcs how many switches, routers , internet lines will i need to keep it running fast..

View Answer   |  Jul 31 2009  11:29 PM GMT
Network Topology, Network planning, Network hardware
asked by Aquileo

  5 pts.

What layer of the OSI model does a switch operate?

At what layer of the OSI model does a switch operate?

View Answer   |  Jul 23 2009  1:45 PM GMT
Networking, OSI Model, layers
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

SPOF best practices

What are the best practices for eliminating single points of failure (SPOF) in a network? What are the most common ways to eliminate them?

View Answer   |  Jun 22 2009  9:03 PM GMT
Network Topology, Network hardware, SPOF
asked by JennyMack

  3170 pts.

Configuration for the OEC or Motorola Canopy router

I would like to know how to configure the OEC or Motorola Canopy router. Where can I find this information?

View Answer   |  Jun 18 2009  8:06 PM GMT
Networking, Networking Equipment, Network hardware
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

If my network's configured incorrectly, how are my computers communicating?

I have a question regarding communication within a local network. Please correct me If I am wrong: If there are two computers in a local network, Computer (A) and Computer(B), and if (A) wants to communicate with (B) or vice versa, then the request first strikes the router's LAN interface, right? ...

View Answer   |  Jun 2 2009  1:09 PM GMT
Networking, Network Configuration, Network design
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

Ethernet Over Copper

I am thinking of replacing our SDSL line for a EOC 3x3. What sorts of hardware does implementing EOC require. For example T-1 requires a CSU/DSU.

View Answer   |  May 21 2009  2:58 PM GMT
EOC, SDSL, Ethernet
asked by Jsuarez

  100 pts.

How to set QoS for users connected to ever-changing switch ports

We have a large enterprise network based primarily on Alcatel-Lucent switches that support QoS, and we are implementing video-conferencing based on Polycom equipment. Setting QoS on switch ports for Polycom appliances is not much of a problem, but we are about to roll out video conferencing...

View Answer   |  Feb 27 2009  2:11 AM GMT
Networking, enterprise networking, Enterprise networks
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

Routing VLANs to public IPs from Intranet through Fortigate firewall

We have three virtual local area networks (VLANs) as follows: 1 data, 2 voice and 3 wireless. We have 6506e at the core, and interVLAN routing is working fine. The problem is implementing FortiGate firewall in transparent mode and terminating the ISP on the router with Ethernet output. I am not...

View Answer   |  Feb 26 2009  11:28 PM GMT
Networking, Routing and switching, Virtual LAN
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

High speed network connections between buildings that are 500-700 metres apart

what is the best suitable network that supports high-speed connections between buildings that are 500-700 metres apart

View Answer   |  Feb 15 2009  9:37 PM GMT
Network design, Network infrastructure, Network hardware
asked by Salma123

  5 pts.

MAC address binding in Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches

How can we do MAC address binding in Layer 2 (L2) and Layer 3 (L3) switches?

View Answer   |  Feb 13 2009  0:17 AM GMT
Networking, Routing and switching, Network equipment
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

Efficiency differences between circuit switching and virtual switching

Which is more efficient: circuit switching or virtual circuit switching and why?

View Answer   |  Feb 9 2009  4:14 PM GMT
Networking, Network hardware, Switches
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

Recommendation for handling wall phone plates in UTP cable installations

In order to prevent a potential ground loop effect on F/UTP cable installations I usually avoid letting the metal shell of a shielded connector touch a metallic plate. What does Siemens AG recommend for wall phone plate installations when deploying an F/UTP cabled installation?

View Answer   |  Jan 15 2009  8:40 PM GMT
Networking, Network cabling, Cabling
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

What will make an analog signal?

Does the communication between two network interface cards (NICs) of a computer connected by a Cat 5 cable in a digital signal form or an analog signal?

View Answer   |  Jan 15 2009  8:14 PM GMT
Networking, Networking Equipment, Network hardware
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

Copper T1

Can I breakdown a T-1 circuit that has 20 Centrex lines assigned to and punch down each line on a RJ21x jack?

View Answer   |  Jan 15 2009  3:04 PM GMT
T-1, centrex, RJ21x
asked by Mfjohnson

  5 pts.

Getting it all to work together - Network design

l am setting up a very basic network but still need to be reassured, my network consists of all the following which should all be used 6 computers 24 port switch 24 port pathcpanel router modem one storage rack the only pice that has put me off is the patch panel as l honestly and embarrasingly...

View Answer   |  Nov 22 2008  11:54 PM GMT
Switches, Routers, Network hardware
asked by Clivaldo

  5 pts.

Commands for binding or mapping Layer 2 data to Layer 3 ports

I have a question concerning Layer 2 and Layer 3 data on the same device. We have a client that will be sending us Layer 2 data streams, but we have to send them to a device that will only take IP multicasts. We will be using a Cisco 7600 Router with a 6700 Switch Card installed. If this is...

View Answer   |  Nov 7 2008  9:50 PM GMT
Networking, Network hardware, Routing and switching
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

Can you get two pairs of 10/100 connections out of a four-pair Cat 5 cable?

On a Cat 5 cable with four pairs I know that you can get 10/100 TX out of one pair which is the IEEE 802 standard. But can you also utilize the other two pairs for an additional 10/100 TX network drop? Will this work? Where is it stated that you cannot do this if it does work and someone is saying...

View Answer   |  Oct 30 2008  3:05 PM GMT
Networking Equipment, Cabling, IEEE
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

What are 3 layer switches?

3 Layer Switch

View Answer   |  Oct 17 2008  8:41 AM GMT
Switches, Network hardware, Layer 3 switches
asked by KPMDas

  5 pts.

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