Networking
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Unifi IoT Network Build and Configuration
There has been an explosion of IoT devices on the market. It seems like everything is now connected to the Internet in some form or fashion, including modern appliances. While many devices simply make use of the existing “flat” Internet…
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Dell Switch OS10 and ONIE Firmware Update
Not long ago, I posted about basic Dell EMC OS10 network switch configuration and how to get a basic configuration on the open network platform switches. Part of setting up new network switches is checking for new firmware available for…
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Palo Alto Initial Setup CLI
One of the best ways to get familiar with networking gear and other solutions is by working with them in a lab. I maintain a fairly diverse home lab with various gear, hypervisors, and other software to lab out solutions,…
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Dell EMC OS10 Switch Basic Configuration and Setup
Recently, I was able to get my hands on a pair of Dell OS10 loaded 25 Gbps switches for configuration. The Dell EMC OS10 operating system is really great open switch platform with great features and capabilities that are Linux…
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Weatherproof PoE Switch Enclosure for Cameras
I have been working over the past few months at building out my outdoor security camera network. I have gone with a combination of Ubiquiti cameras which I will detail. However, in a couple of mount locations outdoors, I needed…
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How to Add Wireless to a VMware Virtual Machine
Have you ever had the need to add wireless to a virtual machine? There are many use cases that come to mind. However, the other day, I had a specific need to test a connection from the “outside” rather than…
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GestioIP vs phpIPAM Comparing IP Address Management IPAM Solutions
I have been looking at various IPAM solutions in the home lab over the last few months and especially looking at open source offerings. I had settled on GestioIP a few months back with managing the home lab network and…
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vSphere 6.7 vSphere Client IP Pools
Things have changed when it comes to using the new vSphere Client to perform administration tasks. Workflows have been updated and certain functionality is found underneath different tabs than they used to be. IP Pools are one of those features…
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What is the vSphere Distributed Switch Health Check?
VMware vSphere networking can often be plagued by misconfigurations and other settings that can cause issues in your vSphere environment. Even though the vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS) helps to eliminate many of the issues that can come about with the…
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Ubiquiti NanoBeam 5AC Gen2 Bridge VLAN Configuration
As I have written about recently, I have been working with a pair of Ubiquiti NanoBeam 5AC Gen2 bridge devices to connect my house with a shop for PTP connectivity from my main home data center out to what I…
