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    Copy files from Server to Server

    You can use Robocopy. It is a free utility from Microsoft. There is lots of options. Just do a google search and you will find lots of information.
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    Plotting Issues

    Everything you have recapped is right. No Errors in logs on individual machine or print server. - I can even watch the print queue on the print server watch the server recieve the request, spool and then send to the plotter. - He can print Tiffs using spicer to two different printers. -...
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    Plotting Issues

    I tried a different application on this workstation, just to try and rule out spicer but the same problem exisits. The plotter supports Tiff, and this setup use to work on this machine up to a few days ago. As well as a similar setup on a co-workers machine still does work. Chris
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    Plotting Issues

    Strange situation here. A single user is having trouble plotting Tiff files. Hardware: Plotter: HP 1050 Workstation: Custom Build, Windows XP (We would like to replace the machine but the user likes it and wants us to try everything possible before that.) Problem Summary: The user...
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    Managing a small network for an SMB.

    A quick suggestion because you mentioned backing up files from every PCs every night. Why don't you create everyone a home drive for every employee and have them save important files on it. My Recommendations: If in the budget: 2 Servers 1st Server: - Domain Server - File and Print...
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    Need help locating a ip on my network

    Also in the future you should develop and maintain a spreadsheet of all used IPs and what machine and location they are being used at. For situtations like this don't happen. It could be worse, say that PC was off and then you add that server running a mission critical app onto the network...
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    Need help locating a ip on my network

    If you use DNS on your Lan nslookup "IP Address" Find the computer name and hopefully that helps.
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    Connecting Cisco Routers in the same room

    You will want to hook the serial to serial up, Leaving the ethernet for hosts. You will need a DTE to DCE serial cable, or an expensive Telco simulator. Chris
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    what good paying jobs should a beginner aim for

    - A+, Network+, and Security+ are ok certifications. But there are some better ones out there. - I would go to an accredited University, College, or Technical School and receive some formal training. Majority of the time it is a pretty broad scope allowing you to learn a lot of concepts. Plus...
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    Help with Outlook Distribution List Please!

    What software package are you using? If Outlook 2003 I would click on every indvidual and add them to your contact list, then create a new distribution list and add the members, shouldn't take that long, 1-2min for 2-10 people.
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    Need help backing up Outlook email, settings, rules, etc.

    Settings are hard to backup, the first one will save all messages and the folder structure, while the second one will save the rules. As of settings like viewing panes and what not, I just reset them up after. There may be a way to save them but I don't know.
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    Looking for certain program..

    Security Task Manager Chris
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    Need help backing up Outlook email, settings, rules, etc.

    Also for rules open the rules settings window and click on options and then export rules. Chris
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    Need help backing up Outlook email, settings, rules, etc.

    File -> import/export -> Export to a file -> Personal folder file. or For a few other ways. F1 -> Backing UP Chris
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    The future of Storage Area Networks

    Don't know much about Fiber Channel. But I am guessing you may find some info here: Storage Pipeline Chris
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    Cisco 3600 Router Question

    The clockrate is always set on the DCE equipment. And the other equipment DTE not DCT gets its clockrate from the DCE. Chris
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    long distance wireless network

    This is easily possible especially if there is a line of sight between the buildings. You are just going to need an access point that can support different types of antennas. You will want two directional antennas (Ex, Dish). There is a whole flew of formulas that can be used to determine...
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    Cisco Project...

    For those who don't know this project is similar to the project you complete when you take the CCNA Cisco Acadamey. At the end of CCNA 4 you will complete a Threaded Case Study where you have to desgin a network for a School board. This consits of like 20 Schools and a head office, you have...
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    half duplex versus full duplex

    Duplex is more a term used for LAN not WAN connections. In the LAN enviroment Full duplex is double the speed sorta of. It just means it uses two pairs of wires instead, one for transmiting and one for recieving. Half duplex uses the same pair of wires and then useses a software function to...
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    Cisco Project...

    First what is this project for? Class (CCNA,CCNP). If you want some suggestions a bit more info about the project would help. Chris
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    Cisco 3640 configuration

    You first have to make sure that the router can get to the internet first, before you go any further. Logon to the router and ping something like microsoft.com. If you can ping from the router that means there is a configuration problem; It could be multiple things. But first try the ping...
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    So I took Cisco's 640-801 CCNA Exam today...

    You can easily complete the CCNA with two 2500/2600 series routers and a two switches 1900/2900. It is mostly simple routing and configuration commands. The CCNP on the other hand you need more equipment. In my CCNP lab I had access to: 4 2600 series routers. 3 Catlyst 2950 Switches. 1...
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    gaming on a school network

    The first thing you can do is open a command prompt ->run->cmd then type tracert ip/hostname ex, tracert www.microsoft.com It will then give you a list of all the hops and the time it takes, that will help determine where the problem starts.
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    need advice for budget gigabit switch

    Cisco switches are easy to learn, well the 2950 and the feature you will be using are at least. Here is a link for you: Cisco 2950 Configuration Guide.. There is alot of information in there you don't need, but it has all the steps that you do need. Chris.
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    Want to learn about networking.

    What do you consider to long? The only way you are going to understand the proper way to keep your network secure is to learn the fundamentals of networking, followed by good security practices. You will be looking at reading at least two books. I would recommend picking up a CCNA self...
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    need advice for budget gigabit switch

    I was going to recommend a dell switch for a low end solution as well as a Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series switch for a long term investment. This Cisco is a higher up front cost but most of the time you can win that back the cost differenc with a resell on Ebay if you do upgrades.
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    Help!Need wired solution

    They are all cable standards. If you do a google search you can see the standards. There is also a good writeup on ezlan about wiring a house:Link Chris
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    Help!Need wired solution

    If you can't find a pre made cable that long, you can either buy bulk cable and it connectors to make one yourself (You will need a crimp tool.) or most computer stores have the ability to make them as well at a cost. The Max distance you can go with CAT5, CAT5e, or CAT6 is 100M or Aprox 328...
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    Network structure

    You can always set it up like this: Network Topology It will alow you to use the same wiring, but break it up more. You will use the two switches in the box as basic repeaters. You will add a third router in that section. This could be a viable solution with minimal costs involved. It...
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    Xbox Live through wireless

    ICS or other software routing software would do. Or you can purchase this: Linksys Wireless Game Adapter. Chris
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    Network structure

    His problem is that he has a cascading switch network to span 400m to get to the external network and subnet C is that section. There is a way I havn't though of before, You can place a static routes on all the machines in Subnet C to point to All the other subnets. It would be an...
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    Network structure

    No Problem, if you would like a more detailed suggestions please feel free.
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    wrt54g DHCP question

    It doesn't matter for what type of equipment you use, if you want a the same IP always given it is best to do a static asignment, and remove that IP from your DHCP IP Scope. Chris.
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    Network structure

    Here is my take on the whole network design. I don't know close to enough information on your entire network. Such as needs of users location of equipment or even why there originally a cascading switch network setup. But here are some options: Option 1) Your Design. What you have...
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    Network structure

    Upgrade So this is exactly what you are planing on doing and the problem has been highlighted aswell. There are a few options which I will work out: And Post in a few. Chris
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    Network structure

    Can You please explain in more detailed how the network is setup, like how each router is connected to each other and how the segments are connected to the network.
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    Network structure

    A more normal setup would be something like this: Network Desgin 1 It is simple and you let the router do the routing how it is suppose to. Chris.
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    Network structure

    What type of epuipment are you using?