Ubuntu Static IP
Ubuntu Static IP KB ID 0001892 Problem Like most OSs out of the box the system is set to get it’s IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. dynamically). On the rare occasions I’m deploying Linux its to perform a specific task, so in nearly all cases I want it to have a static IP. Here is how to achieve that. Solution : Ubuntu Static IP Disable Cloud-Init Since Ubuntu version 18.04, it has shipped with this enabled, you can proceed with it...
Cisco – Cannot Connect to the ASA FirePOWER Module
KB ID 0001182 Problem There’s an alarming amount of people who have contacted me about this error; Cannot connect the the ASA FirePOWER module. Cannot connect the the ASA FirePOWER module.. Check that it is correctly configured and on the network. It’s also possible that the management address is being translated by NAT. Please verify the IP address/Hostname and port. Note: If you have just updated or re-imaged the SFR...
HP MSM Controller – Access Points Stuck ‘Waiting Acceptance’
KB ID 0000868 Problem When viewing the Controller > Controlled APs, You may see some of them stuck with a ‘Waiting Acceptance’ status. Solution This happens because the Access Point can contact the controller, (otherwise you wouldn’t even see it). But the controller cant get traffic back to the access point, to update its firmware, or to synchronize it. The root cause of this is usually because this access point is on...
Cisco ISE NFR Appliance Setup
KB ID 0001066 Problem The Cisco ISE NFR appliance is for demos and test bench use, I’m currently building a test lab for ISE so I spun a copy up. I looked at the associated ReadMe.pdf for instructions on the basic setup, and found a hyper-link to the instructions, that didn’t work! bah. Solution The appliance comes as an OVA file for importation into vSphere/ESX, I’m assuming you have already imported the appliance....
Cisco ASA 5500 – Configuring PPPoE
KB ID 0000831 Problem Until very recently I’d never had to configure PPPoE. Most of my clients in that sort of connection speed range have ADSL with a router provided by their ISP. A Router that connects via PPPoA usually. Here in the UK the main ISP’s (BT and Virgin) are busy rolling out FTTC connections that terminate with a ‘modem’ that presents an RJ45 socket. So without the need for a router, you can get...