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Signs a client may not be ready for managed services

May 15, 2013 9:44am PDT

Warning bells should go off in your head if you spot any of these items indicating managed services are not a priority at a prospective client's site.

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What to watch out for when adding a second router into a SOHO network

April 15, 2013 5:45am PDT

Scott Reeves runs through some guidelines for adding a second Wi-Fi router to a SOHO network.

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Mac sharing Part 1: How to get connected

April 10, 2013 7:34am PDT

Simon Barnett offers a guide to basic Mac sharing. Learn how to share files, resources, and screens over a simple network.

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Ditch the problem router and move to Wireless-N

January 13, 2013 3:47pm PST

If you've been having problems with your Wireless-G Wi-Fi, it might be time to consider an inexpensive upgrade to Wireless-N.

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Is the Internet down? Troubleshooting network issues

November 22, 2012 9:00am PST

Patrick Lambert goes over some basic troubleshooting tips for solving users' networking issues.

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Siege warfare IT project: A cautionary tale

October 23, 2012 11:27am PDT

Consultant Bob Eisenhardt shares how a client's simple request for a public Wi-Fi turned into a nine-month nightmare project.

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Setting up a Cisco ASA 5505 firewall with a wireless router

October 18, 2012 10:03am PDT

This walk-through on setting up a Cisco ASA 5505 firewall with a wireless router focuses on things you might encounter when doing the setup at home.

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Configuring a replacement SonicWALL router

October 8, 2012 6:06am PDT

After being sent a replacement unit following a hardware failure, you may have to do a little more than reloading your settings.

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How can faster broadband be delaying my incoming email?

June 25, 2012 5:56am PDT

Mark Pimperton explains how an MTU mismatch between the ISP’s router and the main firewall left customer emails languishing in cyberspace.

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CommunicAsia 2012: The three most interesting tech products

June 23, 2012 8:39am PDT

Paul Mah highlights a trio of interesting and quirky tech products he spotted at the CommunicAsia 2012 exhibition held in Singapore.

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SonicWALL routers and dropped ARP packets

May 21, 2012 5:41am PDT

Mark Pimperton describes how more secure handling of ARP packets by a new router caused a baffling loss of both Internet connections after 15 minutes.

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Preparing for the DNSChanger Internet outage

May 8, 2012 6:42am PDT

Alfonso Barreiro tells all you need to know to clean up the DNSChanger malware that has affected millions of users. Make sure your organization is prepared for the July 9, 2012 deadline that the...

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DIY: Extend your wireless range on the cheap with a second wireless access point

March 24, 2012 4:58pm PDT

If your business needs to extend its wireless range but doesn't have the budget for a complex setup, Jack Wallen has the solution for you.

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Anti-virus to web filtering: A glance into a small company's IT system toolbox

February 22, 2012 5:23am PST

Mark Pimperton describes the favored system tools used by a small UK manufacturer and why they might warrant a place in your toolbox.

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DIY: Limiting IP addresses on routers

February 16, 2012 12:39pm PST

Jack Wallen answers a reader's question about configuring a Wi-Fi router to set up a whitelist or a blacklist.

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Troubleshooting tips for VPN issues in Mac Lion Server

December 9, 2011 10:44am PST

Wil Limoges explains the most common reasons that your VPN may not be working on your Mac Lion Server. Here is his network troubleshooting tip.

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Track down bandwidth hogs easily with SolarWinds monitor

November 30, 2011 7:04am PST

Brandon Carroll shows how the Orion SolarWinds network monitoring tool has helped him trace network issues.

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Troubleshoot network time issues in Windows

November 18, 2011 6:00am PST

A recent time-related glitch after Daylight Savings Time went into effect prompted Brad Bird to compile some tips about configuring time settings for your Windows network.

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Partner with your IT consultancy's competitors

October 28, 2011 9:04pm PDT

Forging relationships with a competitor gives an IT consultancy the ability to access technical expertise that might otherwise prove unavailable.

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Configure VRF-aware Site-to-Site IPsec VPN on a Cisco router

September 29, 2011 9:00am PDT

Brandon Carroll takes you through an example configuration of creating a site-to-site IPsec VPN on a Cisco router that also uses Virtual Routing and Forwarding to duplicate routing tables.