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Question *STABLE* NVMe - USB Adapter?

What is the easiest way to tell in Windows 10 which chipset (JMicron vs Realtek) is being used by the adapter in an enclosure. I purchased one from Plugable, connected it to USB, opened Device Manager, found the WD 750SN drive, opened Properties, and within Hardware ID (?) I found a reference...
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- Post #260
- Aug 6, 2020
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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I hate my HOA...another corrupt HOA

If you're not happy with the situation then quit. It doesn't sounds like much is actually accomplished by these HOA meetings except for political jockeying for a position that has little actual impact on the residents of the community. The 'laws' are already written and established, so there...
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- Post #9
- Sep 20, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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What and how do IT techs in NY charge please?

May I ask how you came up with such an unusual rate? $95 or $100 just not interesting enough? :)
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- Post #20
- Aug 4, 2017
- Forum: Networking
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IP Addressing Question

Yeah, I know about RFC1918 (private address space) - should've mentioned that before. If two networks have overlapping IP ranges and try to ping something on the other side of the VPN with a shared address space, the originating network won't push the packets to the default gateway because it...
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- Post #3
- Dec 30, 2016
- Forum: Networking
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[UPDATE 1/6] Going in for LASIK this month... any last words for me

Keep us up to date on how things go/went. The best advice I can give is to do everything the doctors tell you. Eyeshields - eye drops - etc. - Right after the procedure everything will be cloudy and your eyes will water like they have never watered before and they will sting - my wife's stung...
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- Post #37
- Dec 30, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Most Reliable Budget Wifi Router?

I also have a TP-Link Archer C7 and it's been rock solid for me with good wifi range and performance. It's not the cheapest, but I would spend more for something that just works and I don't have to worry about. The only time it's been down was when i turned it off to rework my network cabling.
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- Post #5
- Dec 30, 2016
- Forum: Networking
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IP Addressing Question

Is there any reason I shouldn't use a 192.168.50.0 /23 addressing scheme? Hear me out: I know most home and even SMB routers use 192.168.0.1 /24 or 192.168.1.0 /24 as default which can cause issues with VPNs if the networks overlap. However, the company is small and even if it grows it's not...
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- Dec 30, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Networking
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Cascading switches in home network

Yes, you can connect multiple switches in that manner. Every time you connect into another switch your maximum cable run distance is reset. Meaning you could theoretically have a 10 mile gigabit cabled connection as long as you had a switch every 100 meters. Just for reference - max...
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- Post #3
- Oct 30, 2016
- Forum: Networking
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When will we replace 8P8C/RJ45 plugs by something small and nice? Compare USB Type-C

That's your conclusion and that's fine, but it has nothing to do with the 'standard' for RJ45. The reason it's called a 'standard' is that it to be designated as 'RJ45' it must adhere to specific electrical and mechanical aspects which are the same across the entire industry - thus allowing...
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- Post #34
- Nov 5, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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When will we replace 8P8C/RJ45 plugs by something small and nice? Compare USB Type-C

Those types of rubber ends (called 'boots') shown on that APC cable are terrible. Over time that rubber dome, which covers the release tab, will harden and it will be nearly impossible to press the dome down and release the tab. During a network relocation I had to pull about 200+ 1" cables...
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- Post #28
- Nov 1, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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CNCI qualification: Well recognised/reputable?

I've never heard of it either. All our cabling guys were BICSI certified which is pretty well known in the industry. But it looks like the company you mentioned is based in the UK so it's probably more prevalent there then in the US. There no downside to taking it and gaining some knowledge -...
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- Post #3
- Oct 16, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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Recommendation For A Switch With The Mirroring Port Accessible From The LAN

Can't you just buy an 1800 off eBay or is this something for business use?
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- Post #2
- Oct 16, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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Help with first major networking setup

Most of my experience comes from Dell servers, which use a DRAC (Dell Remote Access Card/Controller) for remote access. The HP version iLO (Integrated Lights-out) is probably very similar but I don't hands on experience with it. Some use external cards, but most are built into the the...
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- Post #11
- Oct 14, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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Help with first major networking setup

Not sure what kind of server you have, but assuming it's a Dell or HP I would highly recommend a OOB card like a DRAC or iLO, respectively. You're dealing with hypervisors so even though you can manage most things through the GUI you should definitely have access to the pre-boot environment.
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- Post #7
- Oct 14, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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Cost of getting hardlines run through the home?

My home was built in 2003 and wasn't wired for ethernet. However, they did use CAT5E for the phone lines and they were all run back to a central location. This was pretty common around the time your house was built as well. What I did was remove the RJ11 jacks and punched the it down to a...
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- Post #19
- Sep 22, 2015
- Forum: Networking

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