network problems on laptop once windows XP SP2 intalled
Heres an interestiong one thats got me flummoxed… Dell Inspiron 2650 laptops work fine on peer to peer workgroup. Install SP2 and they report “cable unplugged” Update to latest 3com network drivers (2003!) still same problem. Link directly via a crosover cable to a none SP2 machine, hey presto the two computers see each other! [...]

Answer Question   |  March 8, 2005  6:14 AM
Microsoft Windows, Networking
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Blocking P2P in SBS2003 network with no ISA Server
Hi All, I manage a small SBS2003 network, which doesn’t have ISA server – i.e. the SBS box and all clients are wired via a switch to the ADSL router (Netgear DG384G). One of the users has been downloading MP3′s from a P2P network and I want to block this sort of activity. Can I [...]

Answer Question   |  March 10, 2005  4:00 AM
Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Intrusion management, Network security, Networking, Security, VPN, Wireless
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Random user lockouts
I have a mixed Server2K & NT 4.0 network. The “PDC” is the Server2K box, also running Exchange 2K. Randomly, the system seems to pick a user and lock them out at boot time. It is only 1 user at a time, with the daily lockout happening from 2 to 10 days. Aftert unlocking the [...]

Answer Question   |  March 4, 2005  2:42 PM
Networking
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20 pts.

Why do I need a Print Server?
I’m in the process of designing a new network architecture for my company and I’m wondering what exactly a print server buys me. In the past I’ve always hung our networked printers directly off the LAN with their own fixed IP address, then installed the drivers from a network share for each user (we have [...]

Answer Question   |  March 3, 2005  9:10 AM
Networking
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hp laserjet 3700n not printing in colour
Hi, this seems like a really novice question. I have a networked HP 3700n printer and it only prints in black & white except when i print a test page. I installed it using hp laserjet 4000 drivers – it shouldn’t make a difference should it? thanks for your help andy

Answer Question   |  March 9, 2005  6:11 AM
Help Desk, Networking, Tech support
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Unable to access windows 95 sharing files from windows xp
I have mixed operating system in my local area network.I am unable to access windows 95 sharing from windows xp.When i restart the system or when i log of windows xp i can able to access the shared directories of win 95,and it is for a while only(one minute).After that iam getting a error message [...]

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2005  3:52 AM
DataCenter, Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Networking
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0 pts.

web sites directing
is there a way within windows 2000 or windows xp with 2 network cards to direct tcp traffic? both network cards have internet access but different bandwidths. i want to be able to make sure the pc sends certain web sites through one of the interfaces because it has a greater bandwidth. I need to [...]

Answer Question   |  March 2, 2005  8:18 AM
Development, Networking, Tech support
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I have some problem sending and receiving email in my ISA Server 2000 for certain users.
Hai all I have some problem sending and receiving email in my ISA Server 2000 for certain users. The following are the details about my network. Windows 2000 server domain controller with active directory 150 clients they are using windows 2000 professional with static IP address. Now installed ISA server installed as a integrated mode. [...]

Answer Question   |  March 11, 2005  1:12 AM
Application security, Database, DataCenter, DHCP, DNS, Encryption, Exchange, Help Desk, Instant Messaging, Networking, Networking services, Secure Coding, Security, Tech support
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can’t receive mails-2
hi all, we are able to send mails but are not able to receive from outside.is the problem with DNS or routing or anything else ? thanks for help…

Answer Question   |  March 15, 2005  12:23 AM
DataCenter, DHCP, DNS, E-mail applications, Exchange, Hardware, Networking, Networking Equipment, Networking services, QoS, Routers, Security, Sendmail, Servers, Switches, Tech support
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0 pts.

can’t receive mails
hi all, we are able to send mails but are not able to receive from outside.is the problem with DNS or routing or anything else ? thanks for help…

Answer Question   |  March 7, 2005  12:23 AM
DataCenter, DHCP, DNS, E-mail applications, Exchange, Hardware, Networking, Networking Equipment, Networking services, QoS, Routers, Security, Sendmail, Servers, Switches, Tech support
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0 pts.

Implementing NWLink IPX/SPX NetBIOS Compatible protocol in a Windows XP PE (PreBoot Environment bootable CD.
I have always, for security reasons avoided binding File and Print Sharing for Microsoft Clients to TCP/IP in my small office network. With Windows 2000 I used instead NetBEUI and now with Windows XP I am using the NWLink IPX/SPX NetBIOS Compatible protocol for File and Print Sharing. Recently I have been trying to implement [...]

Answer Question   |  March 3, 2005  4:06 PM
NetBIOS, Novell IPX/SPX
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Reporting domain/workgroup membership on your LAN using PERL
This is more of an FYI. I just posted a perl script that I use to generate a daily report of all Workstations and Servers located on our LAN. This report is sorted by domain/workgroup membership and includes any visible shares on the machine. If anyone is interested you can read it here: http://frankenrouter.homeip.net/System+Admin+Articles/111.aspx Thanks, [...]

Answer Question   |  August 23, 2005  12:13 PM
Active Directory, Compliance, CRM, Desktops, DHCP, Disaster Recovery, DNS, Ethernet, IPv4, Lotus Domino, NetBIOS, Networking, Networking services, Policies, Risk management, Security, Security Program Management, Vulnerability Assessment & Audit
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0 pts.

Security Forensics with Niksun or CA or Sandstorm
Does any have experience recording and tracking traffic with playback using any of these venders. I am looking for the best solution to provide Forensics on my network. Niksun or CA or Sandstorm Also on a side not I am lookign for a product to do secure email delivery. Please let me know if anyone [...]

Answer Question   |  March 27, 2005  9:28 AM
Application security, Bandwidth, Database, Encryption, Exchange, IDS/IPS management, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, IT architecture, Network monitoring, Networking, Secure Coding, Security, Security management, Vulnerability Assessment & Audit
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0 pts.

Printing to multiple IP printers with the same listening port (9100) over internet: only one public IP!!
One public address at branch office, 4 printers all using 9100. Need the 0S/400 outq’s to print to the only available public IP address to reach the printers, but how to direct them to the right one when they all listen on the same port? I don’t think i can tell the jetdirect to listen [...]

Answer Question   |  September 9, 2005  1:28 PM
Implementation, IT architecture, Networking, Networking Equipment, Planning
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0 pts.

Netgear FVS318 VPN
I am using a Netgear FVS318 router through Verizon DSL. Everthing is working fine on the network, however, I am trying to setup VPN access. I am using the Netgear VPN client on my laptop. When I get the router configured and the policy loaded on my laptop, I use a dial-up connection through my [...]

Answer Question   |  February 28, 2005  11:10 AM
Networking, VPN
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Samba/Kprint/WinNT4
Hello, I have posted this question on variuos Forums and have yet to recieve any kind of usefull response. I am running a Linux Box (Kanotix/Debian) within a Win network composed of the following: 3 x Win 2000 2 x WinNT4 1 x Linux My problem is the following: I have set up samba so [...]

Answer Question   |  March 1, 2005  4:11 AM
Networking
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XP machine connection to Windows 2000 Server
I have a Toshiba Equiem Desktop which belongs to my MD. He complained that it was not logging on to the Windows 2000 Server.After making sure the cables where all seated properly and restarting the machine it logs on succesfully. But the next day the same problem. I have installed a new network card and [...]

Answer Question   |  March 3, 2005  3:58 AM
Microsoft Windows, Networking, Tech support
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SNDDST
Is SNDDST possible with a remote DNS (I don’t think so). I think everythink necessary is properly configured on our As400 (TCP, SMTP, WRKDIRE….). What should we do?

Answer Question   |  February 25, 2005  3:26 AM
DataCenter, Development, ERP, Exchange, Hardware, Networking, Storage, Tech support
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5 pts.