RSA Authentication Manager – Importing SecureID Tokens
Nov17

RSA Authentication Manager – Importing SecureID Tokens

KB ID 0001080  Problem It’s been a while since I had to do this, you used to simply take a number from the token pack, import it into the RSA Authentication Manager, job done. Now the tokens are shipped to you encrypted, you need to register them with RSA, decrypt them, then import them. Solution 1. The tokens come with the licenses encrypted, on an accompanying CD. Go to the URL specified on the CD. 2. Good job I was alone and...

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Cannot Connect to TCP Port 2000 (Even over VPN)
Nov17

Cannot Connect to TCP Port 2000 (Even over VPN)

KB ID 0000027  Problem Note: When going through a Cisco Firewall. Even with all ports open you cannot connect to an application or website that uses TCP Port 2000, TCP Port 2000 allthough above the “well Known” range (i.e. above 1024) is used for SCCP (skinny client control protocol) which is a Cisco voice / phone protocol. If you push web traffic through this port – the firewall gets upset. Solution Option 1 (Via Command...

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What’s My Network Address and What’s my Broadcast Address?
Nov17

What’s My Network Address and What’s my Broadcast Address?

KB ID 0000215  Problem The network address is the IP address that is the lowest number in your network range, and the broadcast address is the highest. To find out what your is, use the form below. Solution Find your IP address and Subnet Mask then enter it below.   Enter your IP address: . . . Enter your subnet mask: . . . Answer: Network Address: Broadcast Address:   Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links...

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Beware “Free Public WiFi”
Nov17

Beware “Free Public WiFi”

KB ID 0000338  Problem Ever sat in a train station, cafe, or airport, and seen “Free Public Wifi”? It’s a well known fact that my personal motto is “there’s nothing better than free things”, sadly in this case your not going to get what you were expecting 🙁 Solution There’s nothing particularly sinister about it, it’s caused by a bug that was in Windows XP. This particular bug was fixed...

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Broadcom Network Cards Disappeared
Nov17

Broadcom Network Cards Disappeared

KB ID 0000034 Dtd 11/06/09 Problem After Driver upgrade on Server 2008 – Broadcom network cards disappear. Seen with Broadcom NC373 (On board) and 373T (PCI) Cards. Solution 1. Roll back the Driver – Use 4.4.24.0 cp009703.exe 2. Install the above and reboot, On board chips will still not be visible (until step 3 is completed) PCI card NIC will be visible. 3. Turn on Hidden devices in device manager start > run > cmd...

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