Cisco 2960 configuration
The 169.254.210 address is the default address microsoft assigns when there is no DHCP server to grab an IP address from. If you want to run two VLANs on your 2960 switch and have them both reach the internet you are going to have to setup a trunk port from the switch to the router. [...]
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| February 14, 2011 7:48 PM
Cisco 2960, IP configuration, VLAN configuration, VLAN management, Windows 7 in 2010
The 169.254.210 address is the default address microsoft assigns when there is no DHCP server to grab an IP address from. If you want to run two VLANs on your 2960 switch and have them both reach the internet you are going to have to setup a trunk port from the switch to the router. [...]
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| February 14, 2011 7:48 PM
Cisco 2960, IP configuration, VLAN configuration, VLAN management, Windows 7 in 2010
Cisco VLAN
check the vtp and trunk ———————— Cisco Works, or if your device support it, the new Cisco Configuration Assistant (CCA)
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| February 14, 2011 7:46 PM
Cisco, Cisco VLAN, VLAN, VLAN management
check the vtp and trunk ———————— Cisco Works, or if your device support it, the new Cisco Configuration Assistant (CCA)
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| February 14, 2011 7:46 PM
Cisco, Cisco VLAN, VLAN, VLAN management
One DHCP server for two VLANS with different subnets
It depends…. If you are using layer 3 switches and Windows DHCP then just configure the scopes according to the ranges per vlan and also ensure that the DHCP relay is configured on the switches. (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/120932). I cannot say for other DHCP servers like ISC or DNSMASQ, but this is based on a standard so [...]
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| April 19, 2013 7:44 PM
DHCP, Layer 3-7 Switches, Switches, VLAN
It depends…. If you are using layer 3 switches and Windows DHCP then just configure the scopes according to the ranges per vlan and also ensure that the DHCP relay is configured on the switches. (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/120932). I cannot say for other DHCP servers like ISC or DNSMASQ, but this is based on a standard so [...]
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| April 19, 2013 7:44 PM
DHCP, Layer 3-7 Switches, Switches, VLAN
Configuring VLANs
Dave: If you aren’t connecting to any other networks, you don’t need to add routes to the layer 3 switch. Think of it as a router. If you configure an IP for each VLAN, the router will automatically know about that subnet and the VLAN associated with it. On the other hand, if you need [...]
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| February 14, 2011 7:43 PM
Cabling, Hewlett-Packard, Hubs, Routers, Switches, VLAN, VLAN configuration
Dave: If you aren’t connecting to any other networks, you don’t need to add routes to the layer 3 switch. Think of it as a router. If you configure an IP for each VLAN, the router will automatically know about that subnet and the VLAN associated with it. On the other hand, if you need [...]
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| February 14, 2011 7:43 PM
Cabling, Hewlett-Packard, Hubs, Routers, Switches, VLAN, VLAN configuration
What college degree would compliment a CCNA/CCNP certification?
Anything business related. We, as technical people, don’t speak the language(s) of other folks in an office. It’s not enough to know bits/bytes/CAT5e/switches/protocols, etc. Those terms create glassy-eyed listeners when you talk to them about how you can help them get the product or service delivered faster or better. Being able to talk return on [...]
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| February 14, 2011 7:39 PM
CCNA, CCNP, Certifications, Network, Networking careers
Anything business related. We, as technical people, don’t speak the language(s) of other folks in an office. It’s not enough to know bits/bytes/CAT5e/switches/protocols, etc. Those terms create glassy-eyed listeners when you talk to them about how you can help them get the product or service delivered faster or better. Being able to talk return on [...]
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| February 14, 2011 7:39 PM
CCNA, CCNP, Certifications, Network, Networking careers
Got my CCNA – should I go for Network+ certification?
In my opinion. I wouldn’t. With the CCNA it shows your are a certified Network Engineer, or Network Administrator. The Net+ just shows that you are a Entry Level Network Technican. If I where you I’d gain more experience in the field with Net+ and go from there. If possible I would like to talk [...]
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| February 14, 2011 7:37 PM
CCNA, CompTIA, Network+, Networking certifications
In my opinion. I wouldn’t. With the CCNA it shows your are a certified Network Engineer, or Network Administrator. The Net+ just shows that you are a Entry Level Network Technican. If I where you I’d gain more experience in the field with Net+ and go from there. If possible I would like to talk [...]
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| February 14, 2011 7:37 PM
CCNA, CompTIA, Network+, Networking certifications
CCENT or CompTIA Network+
The CCENT does cover basic networking fundamentals, but it also gives you some knowledge of the Cisco IOS, so it is an equivalent if not better certification than the Network+. ————————————- Go for the CCENT, it covers all that the network+ covers, plus opens the door to other Cisco certs – CCNA, CCNP, etc.. The [...]
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| February 14, 2011 7:35 PM
CCENT, CCNA, Certifications, Cisco certifications, Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician, Cisco Certified Network Associate, CompTIA Network+, IT careers, Network+, Networking careers and salaries, Networking certifications
The CCENT does cover basic networking fundamentals, but it also gives you some knowledge of the Cisco IOS, so it is an equivalent if not better certification than the Network+. ————————————- Go for the CCENT, it covers all that the network+ covers, plus opens the door to other Cisco certs – CCNA, CCNP, etc.. The [...]
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| February 14, 2011 7:35 PM
CCENT, CCNA, Certifications, Cisco certifications, Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician, Cisco Certified Network Associate, CompTIA Network+, IT careers, Network+, Networking careers and salaries, Networking certifications
Measuring a wireless router’s signal strength
There are free tools, such as NetStumbler, and more capable ones, such as AirMagnet Survey, Visiwave, Fluke Networks InterpretAir and Ekahau Site Survey that you can use to test the signal strength. To boost any router, you should get a wireless repeater. All routers in essence are the same. This is what I would do, [...]
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| February 14, 2011 6:23 PM
Routers, Wireless, Wireless in 2010, Wireless Internet, Wireless router configuration, Wireless routers
There are free tools, such as NetStumbler, and more capable ones, such as AirMagnet Survey, Visiwave, Fluke Networks InterpretAir and Ekahau Site Survey that you can use to test the signal strength. To boost any router, you should get a wireless repeater. All routers in essence are the same. This is what I would do, [...]
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| February 14, 2011 6:23 PM
Routers, Wireless, Wireless in 2010, Wireless Internet, Wireless router configuration, Wireless routers
Assigning wireless encryption
Instead of using encryption keys, you may want to consider using certificates if you want to be automated. ——————————- It would almost be easier to create a WVLAN or 2, and send out some sort of communication with each VLAN/SSID’s pass-phrase…
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| February 14, 2011 6:20 PM
Encryption, Encryption key management, Encryption Software, Wireless, Wireless connectivity, Wireless in 2010, Wireless Network, Wireless network security, Wireless security
Instead of using encryption keys, you may want to consider using certificates if you want to be automated. ——————————- It would almost be easier to create a WVLAN or 2, and send out some sort of communication with each VLAN/SSID’s pass-phrase…
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| February 14, 2011 6:20 PM
Encryption, Encryption key management, Encryption Software, Wireless, Wireless connectivity, Wireless in 2010, Wireless Network, Wireless network security, Wireless security
how to network computers
get a switch, create your AD on 1 pc, get the other pc to join the AD and your done.. ———————— Set up the server services for Active Directory, then add the other PC to the Domain
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| February 14, 2011 6:14 PM
Domain Controllers, Network Configuration, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
get a switch, create your AD on 1 pc, get the other pc to join the AD and your done.. ———————— Set up the server services for Active Directory, then add the other PC to the Domain
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| February 14, 2011 6:14 PM
Domain Controllers, Network Configuration, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Wireless Router
I would certainly make sure the network card drivers on both machines are up to date as this can cause problem’s connecting when using Security on routers and Cable modems. Start with this, then re-apply the security and see if it connects. Also, check on your Cable modem. Usually it will tell you what is [...]
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| February 14, 2011 2:43 PM
Routers, Wireless routers
I would certainly make sure the network card drivers on both machines are up to date as this can cause problem’s connecting when using Security on routers and Cable modems. Start with this, then re-apply the security and see if it connects. Also, check on your Cable modem. Usually it will tell you what is [...]
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| February 14, 2011 2:43 PM
Routers, Wireless routers
IT training
Certifications can be extremely helpful to have depending on the job. Where I work at least one cert is required, and the more you have the more likely you are to get a job here, but there are some very talented team members who do not have certs. The best of the best are MCSE [...]
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| February 14, 2011 2:40 PM
A+, Certifications, IT careers, IT education, IT training and certifications, MCP, MCSA, Microsoft certifications, Network+, Networking certifications
Certifications can be extremely helpful to have depending on the job. Where I work at least one cert is required, and the more you have the more likely you are to get a job here, but there are some very talented team members who do not have certs. The best of the best are MCSE [...]
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| February 14, 2011 2:40 PM
A+, Certifications, IT careers, IT education, IT training and certifications, MCP, MCSA, Microsoft certifications, Network+, Networking certifications
Which certs should I take first?
Net+ will probably be the easiest and take the least time to prepare for. It will give you confidence as you continue on your path. Good luck to you! —————————————– Go CCENT / CCNA… covers all the networking basics and leads you to other certification tracks. (Plus Cisco certs are more in demand)
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| February 14, 2011 2:33 PM
CCENT, CCNA, Certifications, Cisco certifications, MCSA, MCSE, Microsoft certifications, Network+, Networking certifications, Security certifications, Security+
Net+ will probably be the easiest and take the least time to prepare for. It will give you confidence as you continue on your path. Good luck to you! —————————————– Go CCENT / CCNA… covers all the networking basics and leads you to other certification tracks. (Plus Cisco certs are more in demand)
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| February 14, 2011 2:33 PM
CCENT, CCNA, Certifications, Cisco certifications, MCSA, MCSE, Microsoft certifications, Network+, Networking certifications, Security certifications, Security+
new CCNA certifications
With no other information from you, I would go for the voice cert over wireless. VoIP is the real growth, and will keep the same sort of technology for the forseeable future. Wireless systems are changing to mesh and WiMAX systems, and possibly others on the horizon. So I think the Voice one will be [...]
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| February 14, 2011 2:31 PM
Careers, CCNA, CCNA Certification, IT careers
With no other information from you, I would go for the voice cert over wireless. VoIP is the real growth, and will keep the same sort of technology for the forseeable future. Wireless systems are changing to mesh and WiMAX systems, and possibly others on the horizon. So I think the Voice one will be [...]
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| February 14, 2011 2:31 PM
Careers, CCNA, CCNA Certification, IT careers
CCNA wireless simulation
http://www.boson.com/ Is one of them I used to simulate a Cisco network that you can build yourself or have a tutorial guide you. ———————————— Cisco’s “Packet Tracer” is another great tool that lets you work with simulated cisco devices / IOS’s..
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| February 14, 2011 2:29 PM
CCNA, CCNA practice, CCNA Wireless, Cisco networks, LAN
http://www.boson.com/ Is one of them I used to simulate a Cisco network that you can build yourself or have a tutorial guide you. ———————————— Cisco’s “Packet Tracer” is another great tool that lets you work with simulated cisco devices / IOS’s..
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| February 14, 2011 2:29 PM
CCNA, CCNA practice, CCNA Wireless, Cisco networks, LAN
Want information on routers
I think you will need to check the costing..but if MPLS is cheaper better you use MPLS..MPLS will also use router to connect 1 side to another side.. at times some telco will provide you with routers…if you are not provided with routers, you can use cisco routers…they are reliable… ——————————————— MPLS is one way [...]
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| February 14, 2011 2:24 PM
Branch Office networks, MPLS, Router configuration, VPN design
I think you will need to check the costing..but if MPLS is cheaper better you use MPLS..MPLS will also use router to connect 1 side to another side.. at times some telco will provide you with routers…if you are not provided with routers, you can use cisco routers…they are reliable… ——————————————— MPLS is one way [...]
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| February 14, 2011 2:24 PM
Branch Office networks, MPLS, Router configuration, VPN design
How to utlize multiple static IP’s when ISP limits physical router connectinos to 1
The easiest solution would be to go and pick up a 5 port network switch. Place this switch between the cable modem and the router. Then plug the upstream for the new networks router into the switch. ————————— Additionally, along with the switches adn NAT’ing, maybe some port forwarding if you need to reach the [...]
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| February 14, 2011 2:16 PM
Cisco 1805, Network administration, Network configuration management, Routers, Static IP, Static IP Configuration
The easiest solution would be to go and pick up a 5 port network switch. Place this switch between the cable modem and the router. Then plug the upstream for the new networks router into the switch. ————————— Additionally, along with the switches adn NAT’ing, maybe some port forwarding if you need to reach the [...]
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| February 14, 2011 2:16 PM
Cisco 1805, Network administration, Network configuration management, Routers, Static IP, Static IP Configuration
ISP has assigned a static IP, How to set up netgear router
You’ll have to configure some port-forwarding on the router. You didn’t mention the model of netgear equipment, but from a problem description I assume it’s a small device with a web user interface for configuration. You’ll have to login into the router – follow the documentation for address, username and password. First locate its DHCP [...]
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| February 14, 2011 2:14 PM
Internet service providers, Netgear router, Router Troubleshooting, Static IP, Static IP address, TCP/IP
You’ll have to configure some port-forwarding on the router. You didn’t mention the model of netgear equipment, but from a problem description I assume it’s a small device with a web user interface for configuration. You’ll have to login into the router – follow the documentation for address, username and password. First locate its DHCP [...]
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| February 14, 2011 2:14 PM
Internet service providers, Netgear router, Router Troubleshooting, Static IP, Static IP address, TCP/IP
Unable to Access outlook when not connected to VPN
From your words, I think that what you want is to configure a feature commonly called <i>Outlook Anywhere</i>. This feature allows any internet connected outlook to sync a user account with an Exchange Server directly without need a prior VPN connection. You did not give many details, but for this to work, there are several [...]
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| February 13, 2011 11:27 PM
Exchange 2010, Outlook 2007, Outlook Login Credentials, VPN
From your words, I think that what you want is to configure a feature commonly called <i>Outlook Anywhere</i>. This feature allows any internet connected outlook to sync a user account with an Exchange Server directly without need a prior VPN connection. You did not give many details, but for this to work, there are several [...]
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| February 13, 2011 11:27 PM
Exchange 2010, Outlook 2007, Outlook Login Credentials, VPN
DHCP Scope
The DHCP scope is the range of IP addresses the the DCHP server has available. A DHCP score also has various settings which can set the DNS servers, WINS servers, Subnet, Default Gateway, among a variety of other settings.
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| February 13, 2011 5:59 AM
DHCP, DHCP Client, DHCP scope
The DHCP scope is the range of IP addresses the the DCHP server has available. A DHCP score also has various settings which can set the DNS servers, WINS servers, Subnet, Default Gateway, among a variety of other settings.
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| February 13, 2011 5:59 AM
DHCP, DHCP Client, DHCP scope
