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Archive for the Networking Category

02.25.2010

Free 2CX terminal server client for managing RDP remote desktops

I’m at 2cx training which is a terminal server add on for publishing applications and load balancing terminal servers.
If you manage hundreds of systems using remote desktop like we do, managing all the connections can get messy. 2cx provide a free terminal server client which allows you to add all the connections within the client, and to [...]

02.18.2010

2wire router blocking port 80 443 HTTP HTTPS website traffic

I have come across this case a couple of times where for some reason after operating successfully for some days or weeks all port 80 traffic starts getting blocked by a 2wire router.
This occurs when the router is connected to the computers through a switch, as opposed to all computers connecting directly to the router.
In [...]

01.6.2010

Configuring WDS Wireless Distribution System with Billion 7404VGP and TP-Link WR340G

If you need to extend the coverage of your wireless network without cabling between access points you can implement a Wireless Distribution Systems (WDS)
They can be tricky to get working without knowing some specific information. This information is not absolute for every kind of router configuration but it works:

Both Routers must support WDS. Check before [...]

11.10.2009

Unlocking Telstra MF626 USB 3G stick to use with other carriers

I found I did not have to unlock the prepaid USB stick I had – I just had to add the 3 (three) APN in the settings and set it as default and it connected fine.
 Here is the screen shots of the settings to use:

 

If you find your USB stick needs to be unlocked have a [...]

11.8.2009

Upgrade Linksys WRT54G router to enable Wireless Distribution Sytem WDS

Steps:
Check the version of your WRT-54G by checking the label on the bottom. e.g. v1.1.
Search for your router model at http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database
Download the mini-Build required for inital flashing via WEB and do an upgrade through a wired connection from the administration/firmware tab
Once that has been completed login to the router with username “root” and password “admin”. You [...]

10.5.2009

How to enable ICMP Ping on a Netcomm NB6 router

Login to the router
Go to Management in the top menu
Management Control
From Remote
Check on PING and apply

08.18.2009

Cyber criminals botnet blackmail identity theft wardriving 4 corners video

I was watching4 corners last night and thought it worth putting a link on the blog for others to watch the documentary
http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/special_eds/20090817/cyber/
This documentary covered various methods of cyber criminals

Blackmailing through using botnets to take websites offline
Identity theft through phishing emails
Purchasing credit card details stolen from sites or through fake (or real) webpages selling products
Finance job [...]

08.6.2009

RDP to Internal server or workstation through ISA firewall

To setup a firewall rule to enable access through ISA to internal servers, you need to map different external ports to the interal port 3389.
In this example an internal system is on 192.168.10, and you want to RDP on port 3390 to this server.
Right-click firewall policy and select new – server publishing rule
Give it a [...]

08.3.2009

Offline files amount of disk space to use slider resets itself to 2Gb

To permanently increase the default cache storage on offline files go to Start then click on RUN and type gpedit.msc the group policy window will come up.
Drill down to Computer configuration\Administrative templates\network\offline files

Click on Enable and specify the percentage of the amount of the hard drive space you want use for offline files storage. For [...]

07.22.2009

Missing drives when on VPN and mapping drives on server

If you are connecting to your office through a VPN you can connect to shared drives on your office server.
Follow these instructions you need to be connected to the office on the VPN first.Â
Click here to see instructions on how to create VPN connection.
The fastest way to do access shares on the server is to [...]