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Donald Trump Didn’t Want to Be President

For those who may have missed the original article in the Swiss Das Magazin, here's a reprint regarding the role Big Data played in the Trump election campaign. https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/mg9vvn/how-our-likes-helped-trump-win Warning: it's a long read, and very enlightening...
- MrBill10
- Post #72
- Jan 3, 2018
- Forum: Politics and News
How would one go about setting up a redundant DNS server?

Sounds like you have it covered. We less smart guys are restricted to adding matching battery packs for more run time. My primary DNS is a centos VM and secondary DNS is a RPi3; this way only one should ever go offline at a time; no issues so far. My configuration is pretty simple, but I'm...
- MrBill10
- Post #17
- Oct 30, 2017
- Forum: Networking
How would one go about setting up a redundant DNS server?

As a temporary fix you may want to plug your UPS into a second UPS. I had good success with this arrangement but the ugliest transients will still get through. I bit the bullet and upgraded to a 5000VA APC rackmount unit which does flow-through power conditioning and is immune to incoming power...
- MrBill10
- Post #15
- Oct 30, 2017
- Forum: Networking
NIC driver question

This page provides a list of firmware and driver updates re: KRACK. Don't give up hope on your Dell just yet...
- MrBill10
- Post #3
- Oct 25, 2017
- Forum: Networking
Networking Question - What To Get?

or a managed switch. But, same as VLANs on a router, the learning curve can be steep, although the price comes down to <$100.
- MrBill10
- Post #5
- Aug 29, 2017
- Forum: Networking
One powerful/expensive router vs multiple cheaper APs?

For every 3dB of antenna gain you double output power in one direction at the cost of halving power in another direction.
- MrBill10
- Post #23
- Aug 26, 2017
- Forum: Networking
One powerful/expensive router vs multiple cheaper APs?

I studied up on how the consumer wifi companies exploit marketing jargon, then ditched my wireless modem in favor of a wired EdgeRouter Lite and access points. Here's the FCC maximums (https://www.air802.com/fcc-rules-and-regulations.html) for 2.4 and 5gHz. Legal maximum of any 2.4 radio is...
- MrBill10
- Post #18
- Aug 23, 2017
- Forum: Networking
Connecting two home networks with two Billion gateway routers

One EdgeRouter Lite will do what you want: provide 2 LANs each with their own DHCP and give you the ability to manage traffic between them as required.
- MrBill10
- Post #9
- Jul 29, 2017
- Forum: Networking
Connecting two home networks with two Billion gateway routers

My Edgerouter Lite does this by default. I had to implement firewall rules to prevent LAN 1 from seeing LAN 2.
- MrBill10
- Post #3
- Jul 17, 2017
- Forum: Networking
Options for More Wireless Reach in Rural Setting

1/3 mile...? I live on a farm and get my internet via wifi from the provider. I have a dish on the roof pointed at the tower 5 miles away, with trees in the way that mess everything up in a good wind. I've worked with the installer to optimize the signal, and I know it's 2.4GHz... 1/3 mile...
- MrBill10
- Post #4
- Sep 8, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

My rack is in the attached garage, so noise and heat are non-issues (area is used as workout room, spare (beer) 'fridge, dog food storage, etc.). That said, the 2950 doesn't see much use because it does heat the space up to the point of being uncomfortable, but I leverage this as an excuse to...
- MrBill10
- Post #28
- Sep 1, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

You can control the color of each LED separately. They used to be long shift-registers that simply pass the info on to the next light in the string. The new ones still pass the data but will ignore it if it's not addressed properly. That's the simple view... I think it sends a really long data...
- MrBill10
- Post #25
- Aug 31, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

Thanks, I think... I'm more interested in the fancy new individually-addressable-RGB LED light strips hitting the market. Cheap entertainment.
- MrBill10
- Post #23
- Aug 31, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

Funny you should say that... There's 2 brand new RPi's on the table waiting for me to get my poop in a group. Amazing little critters...
- MrBill10
- Post #21
- Aug 31, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

I think I bought mine through an ebay deal listed here... and I got the firmware link here as well. Y'all are a very bad influence... It's all your fault. :) On the other hand, my wife is happy I'm spending so much time in the house.
- MrBill10
- Post #19
- Aug 31, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

The 90 day update... vCenter is up and running, backup duties by VDP and monitoring by vCenOpsMgr and PRTG. Hardware in now a R710, R320, 2950 and a NOS Supermicro running nas4free on 3Tx4 in a SansDigital chassis. Other storage is 4Tx2 in a Synology box, 4Tx4 on the 320 and several 1T's in the...
- MrBill10
- Post #17
- Aug 31, 2016
- Forum: Networking
VM audio passthrough?

I'll be damned... The sound works when using RDP in Win7Pro (both VM and client), and without doing any setup.
- MrBill10
- Post #7
- Jul 15, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
VM audio passthrough?

Thanks all. The difficulty is wrapping my head around the concept. I'll pick up a USB sound card and learn to get it working through RDP.
- MrBill10
- Post #5
- Jul 15, 2016
- Forum: Computer Building
VM audio passthrough?

Anyone done it? How...? R710 running ESXi 6.0 Enterprise Plus, vCenter & Web Client. Not looking for home theater stuff, just need to listen to audio while watching youtube. What info I can google up says to passthrough a USB port and use USB speakers on the client, but (as of 5.1) also says...
- MrBill10
- Thread
- Jul 14, 2016
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
Full server or NAS for an office with 36 desktop workstations?

I don't have the qualifications of the other posters, but I do have a Synology DS216+. Their software package includes an automatic backup program called CloudStation that does two-way sync. I have it set up to protect all the important stuff...
- MrBill10
- Post #18
- Jun 25, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

A quick update on how it's going... My initial plan was to add the server into the network by connecting its WAN side to the gateway router and its LAN side to the managed switch, leaving everything else in place. That didn't go so well... The server (& pfSense) saw the WAN connection as coming...
- MrBill10
- Post #16
- May 31, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

Yep; already on 2 subnets, VLAN'd through the M4100. The 'home' subnet is mainly wifi & internet and the 'work' subnet is mainly security cameras, the weather station and a Synology NAS. I've configured the network to allow both LANs access to the NAS + printer/scanner and nothing else (except...
- MrBill10
- Post #15
- May 26, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

Genx87, mxnerd; thank you. XavierMace; I am more the book type, the paper kind... Thanks for the prompt; I'll step into Chapters next time I'm in the city. sdifox; the APs will need to serve as client routers until ESXi is sorted out with either Sophos or pfSense. The plan is to first get...
- MrBill10
- Post #13
- May 26, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

mxnerd; everyone is an expert compared to me... Any and all feedback is appreciated. Redundancy. I'm thinking it would be nice to have two paths to both the server and switch in order to simulate I/O. I don't know if this is needed or not, but the additional server dual-NIC was only $20, and...
- MrBill10
- Post #8
- May 25, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

Thank you both. So the proposed physical setup of the server, switch and workstation is ok? I'm hoping to avoid too many false starts... mxnerd, thanks very much for the link to Calvin's blog; the walk-through on pfsense/vlans simplifies the process a lot. I read through it twice and came away...
- MrBill10
- Post #5
- May 24, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

I should add that whatever configuration I start with will change as VM's take over the functions presently dedicated to individual computers (ie) 2 machines split monitoring/managing the 8 cameras, and one machine is a dedicated FTP server hooked up to the weather station. And, yes, the...
- MrBill10
- Post #2
- May 23, 2016
- Forum: Networking
Server Integration

From feedback received from the fine people of this forum I recently purchased a Dell 2950 Gen II server. To be honest, I was urged to buy something newer (is 2007 really that long ago..?) but couldn't pass up a good deal. Twin X5355 Quad processors and 32G memory will do me while I learn. I've...
- MrBill10
- Thread
- May 23, 2016
- Replies: 27
- Forum: Networking
pfsense on laptop?

I tried loading the eval version of Server 2003 x64 but that turned out to be a time waster. But apparently I don't follow instructions well... Loaded an .img file of DOS 6.22, added the Bios update and burned a CD in 1.44 emulation mode. Booted the 2950, came up on DOS but couldn't find the...
- MrBill10
- Post #52
- May 17, 2016
- Forum: Networking
pfsense on laptop?

USB is part of the problem, or at least my inability to make it work. The 2950 doesn't support USB in BIOS v2.5; can't boot from it and the icon is greyed out in VSphere. I'm hoping when I get v2.7 installed support will appear... CentOS was pre-installed when I brought the box home; no...
- MrBill10
- Post #50
- May 16, 2016
- Forum: Networking
pfsense on laptop?

Time for an update... The hardest part on getting the Dell 2950 server up and running was updating the various firmwares. The BIOS was at 2.0 and needs to be at 2.7, but I'm stuck at 2.5 for the moment; I've walked away from the issues (CD-R reader only, no USB support, no 1.44 floppy drive)...
- MrBill10
- Post #48
- May 16, 2016
- Forum: Networking
My cousin just got diagnosed with stage IV cancer

Radiation therapy is very focused, to the point custom masks are created to cover areas outside the target zone. The MRI's define the cancer in 3D.
- MrBill10
- Post #84
- May 13, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
(NECRO) Thinking of buying a motorcycle......

2016 marks my 42nd year in the saddle. Started on dirt bikes, moved on to 450 Honda & 650 BSA for a few years before stepping up to Harley in '81. Don't let ego put you on something you're not ready for. Best advice would be to learn how to ride in the dirt and mud; you'll quickly learn what...
- MrBill10
- Post #19
- May 12, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
pfsense on laptop?

Thanks antmanbee. It seems many people successfully integrate pfSense into their network by combining an "old" computer with some old-fashioned seat time. It was what I started out trying to do... I'm now learning how virtual machines can be so much fun... Genx87; after studying up on Sophos...
- MrBill10
- Post #45
- May 8, 2016
- Forum: Networking
pfsense on laptop?

No worries. I updated my profile to include location; I didn't know I'd be here this long... Shipping to CA sucks nuclear waste. Ordered a trim kit for a '64 Chevelle from the US: $164 for the parts and $128 for shipping. USD.
- MrBill10
- Post #40
- May 6, 2016
- Forum: Networking
pfsense on laptop?

Could have bought a laptop as well.. I'm in Alberta, presently hosting 3 evacuees from Ft Mac (and their dog). That box would end up costing over 500Cdn landed at my door, and the seller doesn't ship to Canada. Everyone has to start somewhere... This way I get to learn some of the things you...
- MrBill10
- Post #38
- May 6, 2016
- Forum: Networking
pfsense on laptop?

You just described my wife... I went looking for a 610 or 710; they're available but at 10x the price of the 2950. If I buy the old, hot, loud server I will have something to learn VMs, pfsense and everything else you fine people seem to understand so well. Power consumption doesn't concern...
- MrBill10
- Post #36
- May 6, 2016
- Forum: Networking
pfsense on laptop?

pitz; I've pretty much given up on finding a laptop with the hardware configuration that I think it needs, and moving to a single NIC setup is, imho, a bit out of my comfort zone... I understand the concept but not the programming. SunnyD; you make a good case for stepping up sooner than later...
- MrBill10
- Post #23
- May 5, 2016
- Forum: Networking
pfsense on laptop?

Thank you, fyy0r. You've saved me from shooting myself in the other foot... I'll pass on the 760 and look for a Precision like us3rnotfound suggested a few days ago. I'm thinking he knows what he's talking about. If I can't find a suitable box in the next few days I'll be ordering one of the...
- MrBill10
- Post #20
- May 4, 2016
- Forum: Networking
pfsense on laptop?

I don't belong to any forums other than this one. The other networking sites either talk way over my head or have an arrogant attitude, like they're keymasters or gatekeepers or something equally fictional. I took a chance on AnandTech because of the huge user base with what seemed to be a very...
- MrBill10
- Post #11
- May 3, 2016
- Forum: Networking
pfsense on laptop?

fyy0r, thanks for the detailed info on using pfsense on an old laptop; you've done what I hope to do with slightly newer hardware. I was expecting someone so say I was out to lunch for considering an i5 processor for a router. You don't mention a hard drive, and 512MB isn't a lot of ram... How...
- MrBill10
- Post #9
- May 2, 2016
- Forum: Networking

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