Category Archives: New Toys

Sunset Walk

Posted on February 9, 2024 by larry

Sunset is starting to get later and I like it Had an enjoyable walk. On a techie note, I tested out my firewall and Gig connections all around. The only thing positive was that it is faster than 1G Weight: … Continue reading →

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Don’t Touch The Mikrotik

Posted on February 5, 2024 by larry

I have no idea why Mikrotik does not have an easy way to flash back to factory. Just warning that when in Switch OS, mind your VLANs, leave the management port as is. So they will all be reserved with … Continue reading →

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Starting To Hate Mikrotik

Posted on February 4, 2024 by larry

Not sure what happened, but I can’t even boot to recovery mode. I am watching wireshark and it keeps booting but not getting. So desperate I resorted to reddit. Day started off good, got my CRV serviced, full tank of … Continue reading →

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Recap of Yesterday

Posted on February 1, 2024 by larry

It was really wild yesterday, things happened so late I did not get to put out a good post. So will recap here. In the morning I read a reddit post about misconfigured routers which is why my DNS queries … Continue reading →

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Getting Warm

Posted on January 29, 2024 by larry

Finally, the weather is turning warm again. I was a bit late, but I did get out there and walk this evening. Been worried though, I been having stomach problems and been going to the bathroom a lot, maybe got … Continue reading →

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Second 10G Link Up

Posted on January 28, 2024 by larry

Finally I get a link on both ends for the second link on my network. Its already fast, but need make sure there are no loops. I think there is some loop detection on some switches but non on the … Continue reading →

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Faster Network Access

Posted on January 25, 2024 by larry

Been on 10GB network for a while now, but between subnets I had a VM acting as a router. Today I got a physical firewall/router like I mentioned. But I also have stretched the Network to the garage. Currently it … Continue reading →

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Almost Good 10GB network

Posted on January 21, 2024 by larry

Used up most of my 10GB network connections, but at this point I think I am good. Wish I had more so I will keep on I on things. Firewall is good too. Unfortunately I spent too much time on … Continue reading →

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Firewall is In

Posted on January 20, 2024 by larry

Wasn’t expecting for it to be in. I started the day late (slept in) and I needed to clear my desk. Ended up moving the firewall and spending time cleaning up the wiring. Also after some planning late last night … Continue reading →

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Firewall Parts All In

Posted on January 19, 2024 by larry

I got everything I need to get this firewall up. Although I may get a DAC (may already have some around the house). Maybe a UPS dedicated. Regardless this is ready to go. Weight: 349.6

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