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  • How to Connect to a Company Intranet via a Tunnel

    1. When a branch office needs to connect to the head office intranet For branches with a large number of employees, device-based dial-in is recommended. Routing entries forward only the data that is actually needed, which improves office efficiency.   2. For employees working off-site who temporarily use 【the configuration methods for the built-in tunnel…

  • Cisco and Huawei Switch Link Aggregation (LACP) Configuration Examples

    Cisco G0/25—Huawei G0/0/1 Cisco G0/27—Huawei G0/0/2 Huawei switches support two link aggregation modes: manual and lacp-static. If no configuration is applied, the switch defaults to manual, so you must manually change the mode to lacp-static. This is important, otherwise it cannot successfully negotiate LACP with a Cisco switch. Huawei Switch #interface Eth-Trunk1 port link-type trunk…

  • How to Configure Link Aggregation on a Huawei S5700 Switch

    Example: Configuring Link Aggregation in Manual Load Balancing Mode Networking Requirements As shown in Figure 1, SwitchA and SwitchB are each connected to VLAN 10 and VLAN 20 networks through Ethernet links, and a large volume of data traffic is exchanged between SwitchA and SwitchB. The user wants to provide greater link bandwidth between SwitchA…

  • Cisco Switch DHCP Snooping Explained with Examples

    I. Common Issues with Deploying DHCP Services Setting up a DHCP server allows network parameters such as IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS servers to be assigned automatically to clients, which simplifies network configuration and improves management efficiency. However, there are some problems in the management of DHCP services, the most common of…

  • Data Encryption Error When Using Windows 10 Remote Desktop to Connect to Another Computer

    Windows 10: When using Remote Desktop to connect to another computer, the following error occurs: “Because of an error in data encryption, this session will end. Please try connecting to the remote computer again.” This could be due to CredSSP encryption oracle remediation. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MSLicensing Solution 1: Type gpedit.msc in Run to open the Local Group…

  • Windows 2016 Server Security Configuration and Hardening

    System Update Configuration Change the Windows Update Server If the default Windows Update server is slow, or if you use an Alibaba Cloud or Tencent Cloud server, you can switch to a different Windows Update server. Right-click the Start menu icon, select “Run,” and enter gpedit.msc. Navigate to “Computer Configuration” – “Administrative Templates” – “Windows…

  • Windows Server 2016: Enable Photo Viewing and Preview Features

    By default, Windows Server 2016 cannot view or preview images. Siwenlide shows you how to enable it using the following steps:   1. Press Win+R to open the Run dialog, type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.   2. In the Registry Editor, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Photo Viewer\Capabilities\FileAssociations   3. In the…

  • How to Build a Network for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

    Understand the overall office layout, and plan the placement of equipment and cabling. Understanding the overall office layout is the first priority. Small companies typically have around 5 to 20 employees and are generally divided into three areas: the workspace, the meeting area, and the manager’s office. Networking is mainly divided into wired and wireless…

  • How to Troubleshoot Common Network Failures?

    Network outages, lag, unstable connections and intermittent drops are common network problems. Where do these problems come from, and how do you troubleshoot them? It is a headache! Master the five commands below and the cause of every network problem becomes clear at a glance. How do you check your local IP address and router…

  • Industrial vs. Standard Switches: What’s the Difference

    What exactly is the difference between an industrial Ethernet switch and an ordinary switch? In terms of performance, there is actually not much difference between an industrial Ethernet switch and an ordinary switch. Looking at network layers, there are Layer 2 switches, and of course Layer 3 switches as well. Industrial Ethernet switches are particular…

  • Why Do Company Computers Get Slower Over Time?

    Many dedicated broadband line customers report that when a company computer has been used for a long time, its system speed and boot speed slow down. What causes a computer to slow down? In fact, temporary files, the registry, disk fragmentation, and installing software to the C drive (system drive) by default can all make…

  • What Are the Types of Fiber Broadband Customers?

    Enterprises currently using fiber broadband access have the following characteristics: 1. E-commerce customers are typical e-commerce companies with a high dependence on the internet; the network is their lifeline, and they require highly stable network access services. 2. E-government customers use the internet as their preferred way of conducting administrative work and are likewise highly…