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Combining Networks with Same IP Scheme, VLAN,

Hi, We are combining an couple offices next week & i need some advice. The networks already have VLANs set up. we have a Cisco 3550 Layer 3 switch set up to route traffic. The servers are on this site also. The network IP's are 10.1.1.x, 10.1.4.x & 10.1.5.x. Servers reside on all of those networks....

View Answer   |  Nov 15 2009  4:12 PM GMT
ASA, LAN, VPN
asked by Ramii

  5 pts.

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?

asked by JennyMack

  3280 pts.

Route command

In XP i used to enter the command ROUTE ADD to a route path into my PC as a client but in Windows 7 it can't be used. What can I use instead? Thx.

View Answer   |  Oct 5 2009  7:37 AM GMT
Network management, Route Commands, Windows XP
asked by Mehran

  5 pts.

Network Access

i have a network but the problem is that some system's acsess the server shared resources but some time pc cant access the server, wht's the problem behind it

View Answer   |  Sep 9 2009  12:56 AM GMT
File Shares, Network management
asked by Netamit

  5 pts.

main network topology

Hi, I am designing a network to a medium company with around 50 workstations. company has 4 departments. this company is goin to open a branch office in a nearby country. the branch needs to access the inventory system in the main office. what my thought on designing this network is to have 4...

asked by Kekkaishi

  15 pts.

Are there any online tutorials for network management?

I just gained admission to study computer networking management. Are there any online tutorials I can subscribe to and receive via e-mail? And do you have any additional advice about how to gain a deeper understanding of my subject?

asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

DX2390 and Networking

We have just bought Hp DX2390's in our organisation and it seems they are susceptible to losing network drivers. Every other day they lose drivers for ethernet drivers which only require re-installation every time. Due to the advent of driver genius it has become so much easier and (time-consuming)...

View Answer   |  Jul 28 2009  10:14 AM GMT
Network, Ethernet, HP DX2390
asked by Zhetmasta

  35 pts.

cisco command

I need a command that will help me get info about pc inventory on my network, when I use cdp neigbour I only get other switches and ip phones but not PCs. for the PCs I only get the mac address when I use another command (mac-address),what I need is the mac address, ip address and the serial number...

View Answer   |  Jul 25 2009  5:27 PM GMT
Cisco Command, Cisco, Network management
asked by Bees

  5 pts.

Setting Up IP address for WIndows Server 2003

I have a routergoing to 2 switches that are daisy chained ( 48 & 24 port)and the a server running WIndows 2003 coming fomr the switches. I have a static IP address from Time Warner. a) Do I setup the Static IP address only on the router ? b) What IP address do i setup for the server? c) How do I...

View Answer   |  Jun 26 2009  2:37 PM GMT
Windows Server 2003, Network management, Network design
asked by Tomtek207

  110 pts.

connecting 2 networks

I'm looking to connect 2 networks that have the same IP's and subnet (192.168.0.XXX/24). I'm not looking to completely merge these 2, but I'm looking to setup a VPN for about 2-3 computers to run on SITE A's network and have access to SITE B's Server. SITE A IP scheme is 192.168.0.XXX/24 and SITE...

View Answer   |  Jun 23 2009  7:05 PM GMT
ASA, VPN, LAN
asked by Madpawn

  215 pts.

site-to-site problems.

I've recently had a need to connect 2 networks, but both networks have the exact same IP scheme. We need one computer one on one side to connect to the server at the remote site, but that server has the same IP as the data base server from the computer's side. How will I be able to connect a...

View Answer   |  Jun 23 2009  1:41 PM GMT
ASA, LAN, VPN
asked by Madpawn

  215 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

  3280 pts.

The benefits of mapping the physical infrastructure of your network management system

What do you think about cable management software physical layer mapping? Any recommended solutions?

asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

Network management solutions. Which one to chose?

Looking for a network management system that can help with real time issues. Looking for something that has good reporting and is not too costly. What is everyone using?

View Answer   |  Jun 3 2009  7:27 PM GMT
Network Management Systems, Network management
asked by JimmyIT

  1260 pts.

How to set up a disaster recovery (DR) VLAN to replicate data

I am new to disaster recovery (DR) and IT management. I have a production site with Cisco switches, and I'm backing up data to a storage area network (SAN). I have a GB link to a remote office and would like to replicate data to another SAN at the remote location. How do I set up a DR virtual LAN...

View Answer   |  Mar 25 2009  3:32 PM GMT
Networking, Disaster Recovery, it management
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

Opening and closing TCP/IP ports on an i-Series

Hi, I have been asked to create something to open and close TCP/IP ports on an i-Series. Has anybody had any experience with something like this? The idea is that a server will constantly poll a specific port on the i-series to see whether it is available or not and we need to be able to...

View Answer   |  Feb 24 2009  5:01 PM GMT
TCP/IP port, Networking, Network management
asked by Gilly400

  23625 pts.

Newbie seeks help setting up and configuring Windows Server 2003

am Windows user, my office have 6staff ( maximum are using XP sp2 os) and i would like to get information about the set up of server 2003. i have server and it is not configured for log in to it, i have connect server into network. yes they can connect server as usual they connect in LAN to other...

View Answer   |  Dec 19 2008  4:32 AM GMT
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, LAN
asked by Ayesh

  25 pts.

Creating a Trust between two networks on two routers on same floor

I have two networks -- the first is 192.168.1.1/24 and the other is 192.168.33.1/24. Each network has it own DSL modem/router for Internet connection and are Windows domains (diffrent domain names). The two routers are physically near (50cm) and the two networks are sharing the same floor. I need...

View Answer   |  Dec 11 2008  7:58 PM GMT
Routers, Network design, Network management
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

Why do some PCs on our network get an IP address automatically assigned and others don't?

When we connect a network cable to some PCs, it doesn't automatically assign an IP address and we need to manually assign an IP address. What is the benefit if the IP address takes automatically or not when we connect a network cable? Why do you think this is happening to only some of the PCs?...

View Answer   |  Dec 10 2008  7:42 PM GMT
Network management, Network administration, IP address
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

How much technical knowledge is needed to manage my LAN/WAN team?

I am currently a Service Desk manager. I may be taking on a new role (which I asked for) as IT Manager that is not only in charge of the Service Desk but also the LAN/WAN. As a manager, how much technical knowledge is needed to manage the LAN/WAN portion of the team? Can I get by for a while...

View Answer   |  Nov 7 2008  4:18 PM GMT
Networking, Career development, Managers
asked by NetworkingATE

  1405 pts.

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