Should I Skip A+ and Network+ and Go Straight to the CCNA?
I'm finishing a B.S. in Computer Information Technology and have about two years of hands-on desktop support experience through a flexible county IT internship. I have roughly one…
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Should I Pursue the CCNA, Security+, or Network+ to Become a Network Administrator?
I currently have the CompTIA A+ and have not landed my first IT position yet, although I may have an opportunity to start in a data center. My…
How do I use the Net Use command to share files between Windows 11 computers?
I've got two Windows 11 computers connected to the same home network and I want to share files between them. I learned that while it can take a…
Thoughts on Creating a Monitoring Wall for IT Infrastructure?
Hey everyone! I'm considering setting up a monitoring wall for our Sys Admin and Network monitoring tasks. It would focus on tracking various elements like online services (e.g.,…
What are some easy alternatives to Site24x7 for monitoring?
I'm currently using Site24x7 for monitoring, but I'm on the lookout for a simpler alternative that can be installed on-premises. Open-source options are welcome, but the key thing…
Can't Connect My Acer Laptop to Any Network Since an Update
I'm having trouble connecting my Acer laptop to any network. This issue seemed to start after an update a couple of days ago. I've looked online for solutions…
What’s a good temporary network setup for my store while I wait on repairs?
I'm currently dealing with a situation at my small store where the external network cable is damaged, resulting in a complete loss of internet. I need a temporary…
Experiencing Issues with Smart Card Logon After Restarting Network
I'm managing a small network with a domain controller and several Windows 11 machines. After configuring the Certificate Authority (CA) and setting up smart cards, everything worked smoothly…
Is It Safe to Connect My PC Directly to a 5G Modem?
My router broke down recently, and I can't get it fixed for a while. I'm curious if connecting my PC directly to my 5G modem would be a…
How can I log into my Adtran router?
I'm having trouble accessing my Adtran router at the IP address 192.168.40.1. No matter what I do, the login page doesn't load. I've tried using different browsers and…
Strange DNS Loopback Address Issue
I'm having a problem where a certain domain lookup is returning a weird loopback address instead of the correct IP. Interestingly, when I use Google's DNS, it returns…
Can I Fix Realtek Wifi 8852CE Issues on Linux Like I Can in Windows?
I'm currently dealing with a pesky Wifi adapter, the Realtek 8852CE, which has consistent packet loss unless I apply specific fixes on Windows (which I found linked in…
Recommendations for a USB-C Hub that Supports Power and Networking for Multiple Devices
I'm in search of a USB-C hub that can provide both power and network connectivity. We have a monitor that works as a docking station and successfully connects…
Help Identifying an Unknown Device on My Network
Hey everyone! I noticed an unrecognized device on my Verizon G3100 router's connected list. It shows up as 'unknown' and is classified as a laptop/computer. The MAC address…
Troubleshooting MFPs That Won't Scan to Email
I'm really struggling with three different multifunction printers (MFPs) - two Xerox Versalinks and one Lexmark. They all used to scan to email without issues, but now it's…
Why Can't My Mac Access Websites Outside of Work Internet?
I'm having trouble with my Mac (2020, 13-inch model) where it won't let me access any websites when I'm not connected to my work's internet. This includes basic…
How Can I Connect to MySQL in Docker Without Exposing Ports?
I have a simple web app running in Docker on a cloud server, consisting of an Nginx container and a MySQL container, both on the same 'webapp' network.…
Struggling to Connect My Raritan KVM to the Network!
I recently got a Raritan Dominion KX-ii (model DKX2-432) for free with a rack purchase, and while it works well otherwise, I can't seem to connect it to…
Why won't my PC connect to the Ethernet after switching ISPs and modems?
Hey everyone, I recently switched my internet provider and got a new modem to go along with it. I installed the new modem in the same spot as…
Recommendations for Sending Wake on LAN Packets Across Subnets
I'm looking for some advice on software that can send Wake on LAN (WOL) packets to multiple devices on different subnets. Previously, I used PDQ Inventory, which made…