IDS/IPS Where do I find out what I really need
I have a network which is not external facing, that has been sub-contracted out so that I only interface with trusted networks,so I don’t believe that I need to have IDS/IPS above my existing firewalls. Is there any document/policy statement anywhere that defines that?

Answer Question   |  June 10, 2013  4:23 PM
IDS, IPS, Network, Policy, Security

XP client eventually loses network connection
Myself: I work an IT on-site help/service desk (2nd level). Client: HP Workstation running WinXP Pro SP3 x86 in a manufacturing role at a test station on an assembly line. Situation: All the computers in this division run under a local user account, logged in to the computer itself. They are joined to the domain [...]

Answer Question   |  April 18, 2013  3:52 PM
Network, Windows XP 32 bit

I can’t download torrents with my camps proxy
Hello I’m having a problem with the torrents I can’t download them, I believe it’s because of the college’s proxy, maybe they are blocking p2p connection? I just want to know if there’s a solution for this problem I heard some of the students did it and here’s some Info about the case: the proxy [...]

Answer Question   |  April 3, 2013  12:49 PM
Network, Networking, P2P

What about Chinese DWDM products?
Hello all! Nowadays there are quite big offer of DWDM products from different Chinese third-party vendors, who offer separated parts to build a DWDM system using several devices. What do you think about their long-term usability? Have you ever tried them?

Answer Question   |  February 8, 2013  2:34 PM
DWDM, Network, third party

How to identify a rogue IP in the network
Hi guys, I have detected an unknown IP within the range of 10.119.8.8 which is an un-used segment in our network structure. The host is not ping-able anymore and traceroute has no reply after a few hops. What are the ways of me identifying the location of this IP?.. and how come a device can [...]

Answer Question   |  February 4, 2013  12:50 PM
IP address, Network

Dropped network connections between Windows Server 2008 R2 and various Win OS’s
Not a question, but a finding: Shortly after upgrading to Kaspersky Endpoint Protection 8, I began to have problems with seemingly random workstations in my domain losing their connection to one or the other of my Windows Server 2008 R2 boxes. Some of the workstations were XP SP3, some Win 7–both OS’s were affected. The [...]

Answer Question   |  January 31, 2013  9:58 PM
Kaspersky Endpoint Security, Network, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2

USB wireless adaptor as input source to router
I have a USB wireless adapter. I wanted to use it as an ISP input source to a wireless router. This so all my wireless devices can connect to and share internet connection. Have been searching article on this but not much on this topic. Can this be done?

Answer Question   |  May 14, 2013  5:59 AM
Network, router, USB, Wireless

Networking
Control messages between the Hosts are exchanged through IMPs, which causes the unnecessary delay. Suggest an alternative to minimize the delay?

Answer Question   |  October 26, 2012  4:42 AM
IMP, Network

Remote desktop protocol
How to RDP with same network or another network? i want to rdp my daughter pc. So , how can? is it possible? Thanks

Answer Question   |  October 24, 2012  6:09 PM
FTP, LAN, Network, Networking, RDP, SMTP

How to add Mulitple DNS Suffix
I need to add more than one DNS suffix in (CFGTCP+12) Domain name filed…but it looks,i can only add one suffix…does anybody has any idea in overcoming this limit? Thanks

Answer Question   |  August 20, 2012  10:41 AM
AS400 Command, CFGTCP, DNS, iSeries, Network

Hyper-V can\’t work external network
I setup my Hyper-V under Windows 2008 R2 Standard. But i can´t access internet (network) in virtualized machines. First. I setup the hyper-v using this manual http://www.howtogeek.com/103884/install-hyper-v-on-windows-server-2008-r2/ The first doubt its on step ”Create Virtual Networks”, my dedicated server show only one network adapter ”Intel(R) 82580 Gigabit Network Connection #2” I dont check this adapter [...]

Answer Question   |  August 8, 2012  8:34 PM
Hyper-V, Network, Virtualization, Windows 2008 R2

How much network bandwidth is needed for a virtual data center?
1 GbE seems too little, 10 GbE costs too much. What’s the right number? Anyone have experiences to share?

Answer Question   |  August 8, 2012  6:45 PM
Bandwidth, Network, Virtual data center, Virtualization

What AS400 CL COMMAND TO USE?
     Seeking your opinion on this actual scenario (still unresolved as of this writing): an external branch windows server connected to an AS400(model 820) via IPVPN connection with 512 kbps bandwidth have a “CONNECTION FAILURE” message but other Windows Application used by the branch that’s still connected to AS400 as backend server runs smoothly. The [...]

Answer Question   |  February 6, 2012  10:27 AM
CL command, iSeries, Network

Batch file for network sharing?
Is there a way I can create a batch file that turns on/off the network sharing feature on my Vista machine. I use my wireless network adapter to share the internet connection to my ethernet adapter to give my xbox internet for since I have not yet found a long enough ethernet and I’m not [...]

Answer Question   |  November 10, 2011  4:37 AM
adapter, Batch, Network, Sharing

Components and cables to design/build a network
Hello there, I would like to design-build a network for a small company (about 80 employees). The company is divided in 3 sections which are: designers (30 employees), sales (30 employees) and administrator/marketing (15 employees). Also there are 3 managers and a CEO. What components do I need to build this network (router, switches, hubs) [...]

Answer Question   |  February 27, 2012  6:29 PM
Cables, Data transfer, Network, Network design, Routers, Switches

IP Mapping
I have Cisco VPN and LAN IP both are diffirent how to connect both same IP

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  9:12 AM
Cisco VPN, LAN, Network

Print Server IP addresses
I need a solution for a Software based Print server. I have over 75 printers locally and network installed across 45 offices across a 3 state footprint. Needs: print across entire network to any printer. Wants: a way to import all existing printers and their current Static IP addresses so that we don’t have to [...]

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  12:42 PM
Network, Print Server, Printer Configuration Page, Static IP address

UDP datagram don’t get the server
I have implemented with c++, two small apps: an UDP client and an UDP server I place client in same machine than server. I start server, I start client, and I send data from client to 127.0.0.1… server receives OK now i do ipconfig and i get my local IP is 192.168.1.8 so I repeat [...]

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  12:22 AM
Datagram protocol, Firewalls, Network, UDP, UDP port, Visual C++

Help needed in making firewall in either C or C++ language
i have to make a program in C/C++ to be run Client pc(windows platform) for followings: 1. to block access to a site(s), either by drop down menu or user entered. 2. act as a url filter to block any url consisting any word from a given list, for example “Facebook” or a bad word. [...]

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  2:18 PM
C, C++, Firewall, Network, Networking, Programming, project management standard

Connection problems with Windows Server 2008 R2
I am trying to setup a server with some game servers like CSS and so on. I’ve got everything up and running but if I connect the server doesnt respond to it. Ports are forwarded also… The only thing which is working is IIS and Remote Desktop. Thanks for upcoming help Greetz MazeXD

Answer Question   |  June 30, 2011  10:28 AM
CSS, Network, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2