Is Verizon Bill Shockingly High? Discover Why Customers Are Happily Switching. It feels bad when a company you’ve been with for a long time takes away a special discount. This is happening to many people who use Verizon for their cell phones. They are seeing their monthly bills go up, and they are not happy …
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Is FTP Still Safe, Or Should You Switch to SFTP Right Now? When you need to move files between computers, you have two main choices: FTP and SFTP. Think of them like two different ways to mail a package. FTP is like sending a postcard – everything is visible to anyone who handles it. SFTP …
Is Switching to 2.5Gb/s Ethernet the Smartest Upgrade for Fast, Reliable Home Data Transfers? Feeling like your home network moves files too slowly? You’re not alone. Many people see transfers crawl when using standard connections. The old Gigabit Ethernet worked well for years, but times have changed. The Slow Side of Standard Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit …
What’s the Most Efficient Way to Speed Up Large-Scale Address Management in Palo Alto Using Python’s Pan-OS SDK? Creating address objects one at a time in Palo Alto firewalls eats up time and patience. Automating bulk address object creation with the Pan-OS Python SDK saves effort, reduces mistakes, and brings real consistency to your network …
Why Are Network Admins Switching to Python REST API for Bulk Palo Alto Configuration? Creating address objects one by one is painful. Hours disappear. Mistakes happen. Your network grows, but your manual process stays the same. This creates problems. There’s a better way. Python and REST API can do this work for you. Fast. Accurate. …
Why Should You Care About Windows Server 2025 Container Network Management? Windows Server 2025 brings exciting changes to how containers connect and talk to each other. Think of containers like small boxes that hold your applications. These boxes need ways to send messages to other boxes and to the outside world. The new system makes …
Why Are T-Mobile’s Dangerous New Privacy Settings Secretly Stealing Your Data? T-Mobile customers face a concerning situation. The company quietly added two new data collection features. These settings are turned on without asking you first. This means your personal information is being shared right now. What T-Mobile Is Doing T-Mobile now collects more of your …
What Are the Easiest Ways to Reset Windows 11 Data Usage Without Losing Important Files? Your computer tracks how much internet you use. Sometimes this tracker gets stuck or shows wrong numbers. When you get a new internet plan or want fresh numbers, you need to reset it. Windows 11 gives you several ways to …
Why Does Chrome Show the ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE Error? (Simple Fixes for a Smooth Experience) When Chrome says “ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE,” it can’t connect to the website you want. This happens when Chrome can’t find the website’s address or reach its server. The message means something is blocking the connection. It might be your computer, your network, or the …
Why Does My Windows 11 PC Keep Connecting to Dangerous Wi-Fi Networks? I’ve seen countless users struggle with Windows 11 connecting to networks they never wanted to join. Your computer might be putting you at risk right now. Let me walk you through exactly how to take control. The Hidden Danger in Your Wi-Fi Settings …
Why Should You Never Struggle With Forgotten Wi-Fi Passwords Again? I know how frustrating it gets when you need a Wi-Fi password but can’t remember it. You’re not alone in this struggle. Windows 11 saves every Wi-Fi password you’ve ever entered, but finding them isn’t always obvious. Let me walk you through two simple ways …
Why Are Your Saved Wi-Fi Passwords So Hard to Find in Windows 11? (Quick Solutions Inside) I’ve been helping people with Windows issues for years. One question comes up all the time: “How do I see my saved Wi-Fi passwords?” Windows 11 saves every Wi-Fi password you enter. This is great! But finding them later? …
Why Is Creating QR Codes for Wi-Fi Passwords the Smartest Way to Connect Guests? I want to share something that changed how I help friends and family connect to my home network. Gone are the days of spelling out complicated passwords letter by letter. Windows 11 has this amazing feature that turns your Wi-Fi details …
What’s the Fastest Way to Configure Bulletproof Proxy Settings in Windows 11? I’ll help you set up proxy settings on your Windows 11 computer. This guide walks you through every step to get your system connected through a proxy server. Why You Need Proxy Settings Setting up a proxy on Windows 11 helps protect your …
What’s the Most Reliable Way to Configure GRE over IPsec? (Simple Steps for Secure Cisco VPNs) I want to help you set up a GRE tunnel with IPsec on Cisco routers. This guide uses very simple words. I’ll walk you through each step, so you can connect two networks safely. If you follow along, you’ll …
How Can I Stop Windows 11 from Changing My DNS Settings Automatically? I’ve been working with Windows computers for years, and I can tell you that DNS settings resetting after every reboot is one of the most frustrating problems you’ll encounter. Let me walk you through exactly what’s happening and how to fix it permanently. …
Are These 5 Powerful DNS Tools the Secret to Lightning-Fast Browsing? I want to help you improve your network speed and security. Your internet provider’s DNS servers might be slowing you down. Let me show you five simple tools that can fix this problem fast. Why Your Current DNS Might Be Hurting You Your internet …
Why Is Your Windows Computer Crashing Because of VPN Software? I want to help you understand what’s happening with your computer. If you use a VPN on Windows, you might face serious crashes. These crashes come from problems in OpenVPN software that most VPN companies use. In June 2025, experts found a major flaw in …
What Critical Steps Must You Follow When Changing Domain Controller IP Addresses Successfully? Changing a domain controller’s IP address requires careful planning and execution to avoid disrupting your entire network infrastructure. I’ve helped many organizations through this process, and I want to share the essential steps that will keep your Active Directory environment stable during …
What Are the Proven Steps to Successfully Configure DNS Lookup on Cisco ASA and IOS-Avoiding Common Pitfalls? Enabling DNS lookup on Cisco devices is a fundamental skill for any network professional seeking reliable hostname resolution and streamlined troubleshooting. While Cisco devices primarily operate with IP and MAC addresses, enabling DNS lookup allows them to translate …
What Are the Powerful Steps to Successfully Set Up Cisco NAT Overload (PAT) and Avoid Common Pitfalls? Network Address Translation (NAT) Overload-also known as Port Address Translation (PAT)-is a fundamental technique in modern networking. It allows multiple devices on a private network to access the internet using a single public IP address. This not only …
In this article, we’re going to look at the concept of IP address geolocation and its importance. What exactly is IP geolocation? IP geolocation is the name of the process that is used to find the location of a device based on its IP address. The IP address of a device can show its approximate …
Struggling with Wi-Fi Clutter? Here’s How to Forget Networks on Any Device Think of your device as a backpack. Over time, it gets stuffed with old Wi-Fi networks you don’t need anymore. These networks can slow things down, mess with connections, or even put your data at risk. Let’s clean it out. Reasons to Forget …
In today’s tech-savvy world, networks are more complex than ever. Imagine a bustling orchestra where every musician plays a crucial role in creating harmonious music. Similarly, network orchestration ensures that countless computing nodes work together seamlessly, supporting everything from end users to the latest Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Understanding Network Orchestration Network orchestration is …
Microsoft Network Monitor 3.4 is a lightweight, straightforward tool for capturing and analyzing network traffic on Windows systems. Though deprecated and less feature-rich compared to Wireshark, it excels in specific tasks due to its simplicity and ease of use. Key Features and Limitations Advantages User-friendly graphical interface. Minimal resource consumption. Drawbacks Limited packet analysis capabilities. …
This article describes scenarios if there is a requirement to forward internet traffic for a specific subnet over an IPsec remote tunnel. Scope FortiGate. Solution Step 1: It is necessary to create the site-to-site VPN tunnel between two sites。 Step 2: Define the IP address on the created site-to-site VPN tunnels to forward traffic using …
This article will explain options for restricting admin access to the FortiGate VM deployed on Azure. Restricting admin access to the FortiGate-VM deployed on Azure has the same options as a FortiGate on-Prem. FortiGate-VM deployed on Azure will be more likely to be accessed on the external interface of the FortiGate-VM by an Administrator, but …
This article describes how to add multiple Internet Service Database services to the group and use it in the policies. Scope FortiOS 6.2, 6.4, 7.0, 7.2, 7.4. Solution This can be only done through the CLI and it is possible to use following commands to create the ISDB group: Fortigate-HUB # config firewall internet-service-group Fortigate-HUB …
This article describes how to include and exclude the temporary disk. Each size of an instance of FAZ-VM has its temporary disk at Azure. Therefore, temporary disks (typically /dev/sdb) cannot be used and will not appear under exe lvm info in the CLI FortiAnalyzer-VM. Scope FortiAnalyzer and Azure. Solution When the temporary disk is included …
This article describes how to search the logs for who accessed a website. Scope FortiOS 6.4+. Solution To have logs available for website access, it is necessary to configure the firewall policy to have the ‘Log Allowed Traffic’ option set to ‘All Sessions’. The next thing, it is necessary to find the IP of the …
This article describes how to use IOC as an External resource in FortiGate to restrict random users’ login from the internet to SSL VPN. Scope FortiOS, FortiGate. Solution The SSL VPN in FortiGate opens the way for internet-connected users from remote to connect with a private network over the VPN. In most cases, if the …
This article describes how to configure FortiMail to generate a DMARC aggregate report. Scope FortiMail v7.0.1 onwards. Solution FortiMail will generate the DMARC aggregate reports and deliver them to the RUA address from the DMARC DNS record of the sender domain. The reports will be generated based on the configured settings every day at approximately …
This article explains how to configure the Automation stitch for Downstream FortiGates while being the part of Security fabric and how to confirm if the configured automation stitch is working as expected or not. Scope All. Solution Security Fabric disables the privileges of configuring the Automation stitch directly from Downstream Fortigates as shown in the …
This article describes how to block SSL VPN listening on secondary IP configured on WAN interfaces but it still works on Primary IP WAN address. It is even possible to select if it is desired to block SSL VPN for a particular secondary IP address only. Scope FortiGate. Solution As shown below, FortiGate has 2 …
This article describes how to take the device GUI access on the IPV6 IP address. Scope FortiGate. Solution To take the GUI access to the IPV6 IP address, use the format https://[IPV6 Ip address]. Inside the bracket, specify the IPV6 IP address. Example: https://[2001:db8:1:1::1].
This article describes how to configure IPv6 with a stateful DHCPv6 server. Scope FortiGate. Solution Topology: Step 1: Enable IPv6 in GUI: Go to System -> Feature Visibility -> Core Features, enable IPv6, and select ‘Apply’. Step 2: Define the IPv6 address on Port 1 as shown below: FGT-A(port1) # show config system interface edit …
The article describes how to configure the upstream FortiGate to allow connections from FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer to public FortiGuard servers. Scope FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer. Solution FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer do not have any region-specific servers for Europe. The FQDN used for Unicast servers are listed below: fds1.fortinet.com —> AntiVirus/IPS service guard.fortinet.net —>Web-Filtering/AntiSpam service fqsvr.fortinet.com —> File query …
This article describes the steps to configure IPsec tunnels from Hub to Spokes where 2 or more spokes have overlapping subnets. Scope FortiOS. Topology: In this topology, spoke1 and Spoke2 have overlapping LAN subnets as 10.1.1.0/24. Whereas the hub has a LAN subnet of 172.16.24.0/24. If IPsec tunnels are created without the steps below then …
This article describes the method to generate ICMP unreachable logs and the policy matching. Scope FortiGate. Solution To generate ICMP log message: config log setting set log-invalid-packet enable end The ICMP log is generated as below: The log matched policy ID 2 even though the source field does not match. Policy ID 2 allowed the …
This article describes how to configure each protected domain to use different disclaimer messages. Scope FortiMail. Solution Step 1: Enable ‘Allow per-domain setting’ under System > Mail Setting > Disclaimer: Step 2: After enabling ‘Allow per-domain setting’, the option for ‘Disclaimer’ will appear in the domain ‘Advanced Setting’. This option for ‘Disclaimer’ in the domain ‘Advanced …
This article explains the function and behavior of the IKEv2 IPsec phase2 setting ‘initiator-ts-narrow’ and an example scenario where it can be used. Scope FortiGate v6.4.3 and newer. Solution The IPsec phase2-interface setting ‘set initiator-ts-narrow enable’ is useful for scenarios where only one phase2 selector is configured on a FortiGate with multiple source/remote subnets in …
The internet’s setup is changing dramatically, shifting from big, central data centers to smaller, decentralized networks closer to where data is created. This isn’t just a passing fad; it’s a major shift in how we handle and process information. In 2023, the edge computing sector was worth $14.1 billion, showing that people are investing more …