routers & switches

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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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Problematic firmware upgrades in NETGEAR switches

March 20, 2013 12:32am PDT

To get the latest OS on his NETGEAR switches, Mark Pimperton wrestled two-stage upgrades, multiple "latest versions," and failed file transfers.

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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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10 ways to help your users switch from Windows to Mac

November 5, 2012 5:48am PST

Switching from Windows to Mac can be frustrating and confusing for even the most tech-savvy users. These tips will help ease the transition.

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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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Features of VMware's Virtual Distributed Switch 5.1

October 15, 2012 8:02am PDT

Lauren Malhoit talks about the new features of the Virtual Distributed Switch that comes with vSphere 5.1.

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Create a test machine in Windows 8 Client Hyper-V

October 3, 2012 12:47pm PDT

Greg Shultz shows you how to setup and configure Windows 8's Client Hyper-V.

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IT is one of the most popular careers to switch to

September 5, 2012 7:43am PDT

Over a third of respondents to a new Randstad survey say that if they had to switch to a different career, they'd choose IT.

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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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How to switch boot partitions through a VPN tunnel

May 22, 2012 12:16pm PDT

Daryl Lucas explains how he rebooted his office PC into a different OS while tunneled into it through a VPN tunnel.

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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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The five best ways to switch between Google accounts

April 17, 2012 12:56pm PDT

Examine the pros and cons of the five best ways to switch between Google accounts. Which way works the best for you?

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jQuery: How to get objects by ID, Class, Tag, and Attribute

April 3, 2012 1:24pm PDT

Ryan Boudreaux continues his tutorial on getting acquainted with jQuery by showing you how to get objects by ID and Class selectors and by Tag and Attribute.

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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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U.S. State Department switches to Chrome browser: Is it secure enough for you?

March 15, 2012 11:03am PDT

Ian Hardenburgh looks at how Google has shored up security for its Chrome browser. What sets it apart from other browsers?

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How to create an external virtual switch in Hyper-V on the Windows Server 8 Beta

March 13, 2012 9:00am PDT

For anyone with a virtualization background, Hyper-V networking may not be as intuitive as other technologies. Rickatron shows how to create an external virtual switch in this post.

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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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Working with Visual Studio 2010 from the command line

February 10, 2012 9:02pm PST

Learn about some of the Visual Studio 2010 command line switches, which Tony Patton says were instrumental in getting his environment up and running again.