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DNS Server Not Responding [Complete Guide]

DNS converts human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. Users may view websites faster using web browsers. IP addresses allow massive retail website servers to interact with each other and all other internet-connected devices, including your phone and laptop. Visitors to websites may notice DNS problem messages like “DNS server not responding.” This article will guide Mac and…

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DNS server is not responding?

The DNS Server Is Not Responding Error

DNS is an integral part of the internet and translates domain names into IP addresses, allowing you to access websites by typing easy-to-remember words or numbers. But sometimes the server stops responding and you’re stuck with an annoying error message.

This article will explain what the problem is and how to fix it. We will explore some of the most effective methods including restarting your router, flushing DNS cache, and disabling software like antivirus or firewalls.

Restart your router or modem

The DNS (Domain Name System) is essentially the Internet’s phone book, matching easily memorized website names to their corresponding IP addresses. The entire process of querying various servers takes a fraction of a second and is imperceptible to users.

Each computer or device that connects to the Internet has a DNS server setting at either the operating system level or the router level. The latter is more important because it dictates which DNS servers all devices on a network use for Internet access.

The operating system level setting is called a DNS resolver; when a user enters a website address into their browser, the recursive resolver sends a request to the network to find out what the actual IP address is for that site. The resolver then caches the answer for future use and hands it back to the software that entered the name.

Refresh your browser’s cache

When you see this error, it usually means that your computer or browser can’t reach the DNS servers. This could be because of a variety of different reasons, including malware or a faulty router.

One of the quickest ways to find out what’s causing this issue is to use another device to connect to the internet. If you can visit the website on another device, it indicates that the problem is with your computer or browser.

Occasionally, your DNS cache can get outdated. To resolve this, you need to flush your DNS cache. This process is similar to clearing your browser’s cache but it resets the IP addresses instead of deleting your web pages. To do this, follow the steps below for your operating system.

Try a different browser

One of the quickest ways to troubleshoot DNS issues is to use a different browser. If the website loads without error in another browser, it is likely that the problem is local to your device and not a result of an Internet or DNS server outage.

To make sure the issue is not with your network connection, try accessing the site using a mobile data connection. This will help you to determine whether the problem is with your browser or your home Wi-Fi.

If you’re able to load the site using a different browser but still see the “DNS Server is not responding” error, it could be that your antivirus or firewall program is interfering with your internet connection. If this is the case, temporarily deactivating your firewall or antivirus program should allow you to navigate the web normally. This will also help you to clear any DNS cache that may be causing the issue.

Reconnect your modem or router

When you try to load a website and are met with the “DNS Server Not Responding” error message, it can be extremely frustrating. However, the good news is that most of these errors have simple solutions.

You can usually fix this problem by restarting your router or modem. Simply unplug the device and wait about 30 seconds before plugging it back in. Then, try opening the website again. If this doesn’t work, try using another device to access the internet (like a mobile phone on Wi-Fi or ethernet cable).

You can also use a command prompt to flush your DNS cache. This will clear IP addresses and other DNS related data from your computer’s cache, which may help resolve the “DNS server is not responding” error. To do this, open a command prompt by pressing the Win key and typing cmd. Then, type ipconfig /flushness and press enter.

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Well... okay.

As a general rule, I do not participate in Author Drama. I shared that tweet earlier because I post fairly often about the whiteness and racism of (queer) writing spaces and felt it was pertinent, not because I care to weigh in on interpersonal conflict between two people I do not know.

That said: I feel weird about how DN approached me after my post, and I want to speak to that. [Cut for length]

I frankly did not realize that they followed me on here and would have soft blocked them had I known; I had no intention of them seeing that post on their own dash, and it's fully my bad that they did. But anyway... DN sent me a message immediately after I posted the screenshot encouraging me to seek out the evidence and draw my own conclusions about their conflict with Freydís. I said I'd hear them out, because I really do have zero context beyond Rainbow Crate's statement.

In response, DN sent a series of screenshots of their own Discord messages relaying the situation to someone else with no further evidence or explanation. These messages included a lot of detailed and personal information on their mental health; some obviously minimizing language, eg referring to gossiping about Freydís in a professional author's Discord server as "being a silly bean"; and several personal insults to Freydis, including calling them immature and pathetic.

They further characterized a message from Freydís's publicist as both "threatening" and "insulting." Freydís has publicly shared (in this thread) what I assume to be this email as well as other correspondence, and I personally consider that a gross exaggeration. Compare this description to the actual text of the email:

Again, I'm not trying to weigh in on who's right and who's wrong; I still feel as though I'm lacking context here. I think there is something to be said about the fact that Freydís has a publicist to navigate this situation while DN is responding personally. Rainbow Crate has corroborated Freydís's claims of "inappropriate behavior," at least, and it does seem true that DN has continued to talk shit about Freydís through their professional accounts months after they ceased communication and blocked each other. Beyond that, I cannot say.

What I will say is that I find the way DN approached me highly unprofessional & inappropriate. Asking for context is not an invitation to trauma dump about your mental health or to say ugly things about someone who you have beef with who I don't even know, including mischaracterizing a very professional email as insulting and threatening while doing the "I'm just a smol innocent bean" routine wrt your own behavior.

White people self-victimizing/infantilizing while painting POC with whom they are in conflict as overly aggressive and cruel is one of many ways that white people make professional & social spaces hostile to people of color. This has happened to me before, and it fucking hurts seeing people you know, trust, and work with uncritically buy into the narrative of you as violent aggressor just because a white person's feelings were hurt, regardless of the truth. It's very easy for me to spot this pattern of behavior and I have zero patience for it.

I post this not as a call-out or call to action for anyone to boycott or cut ties with DN; Freydís themself seems more interested in getting DN to just stop posting about them than affecting their career. I just wanted to share this information for the benefit of anyone who cares and also as a shining example of what not to do in my DMs. Okay, thanks.

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ok time for wifi troubleshooting dump (for Windows but the concepts are true for any device)

First, how this happens. Imagine you had a router that wasn't plugged into anything but power, and a laptop with an ethernet port. If you plugged the laptop into the router, you would get a similar message of "connected without internet" but it would show an ethernet icon with instead of wifi icon.

What that error means is that you did, in fact, connect to the wifi. That's layers 1 and 2 of the internet. Trouble is, there's more layers, and you need all the layers to use the internet.

Layer 3 of the internet is the Routing layer. Yes, this is where the name "router" actually comes from, but I digress. This is the layer of the internet that deals with "IP addresses". Where your computer or your phone or TV or whatever normally gets an IP address from is something called "DHCP". Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

You don't need to memorize that. Just know that after you connect to a network with wifi or ethernet cable, one of the first things device will do by default is send a broadcast on the network asking "Hey! Is anyone here a DHCP server?" This works because certain sorts of broadcasts don't need your computer to know how to use the network more than just being connected to it.

The addresses used when asking this are actually 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255. If those sound like special addresses, that's cuz they are. "no address" and "everyone who can hear this". Anyways...

Your home router by default is running a dhcp server on it, so it SHOULD hear this broadcast and it SHOULD respond and your computer SHOULD negotiate whats called a "DHCP lease". This basically is just a bit of information saying "ok so here's your address and subnet size, here's your default gateway, here's some DNS servers, it's good for [LENGTH OF TIME HERE]."

The first thing to check is, did DHCP work? Right-click the network icon, whether ethernet or wifi, and chose "Open Network and Internet Settings".

Then go to the network properties of either the ethernet or the wifi, whichever one you're connected to.

Yours won't say "connected" cuz yall internet is broken but the buttons are still there.

The big thing you're looking for is the "IPv4 address". IPv6 is different don't worry about it right now and usually if IPv4 is broken then IPv6 is broken anyways, if your internet provider even serves you IPv6... ANYWAYS.

If you have an address like 192.168.something.something or 10.something.something.something you probably got a DHCP lease so that's not the issue.

If you have an address like 169.254.something.something then that means that either the DHCP server didn't respond, or it did respond but your wifi signal is so bad that your computer didn't hear the response.

Restart your router, look into changing the wifi channel settings on the router to a less occupied channel, try using 5ghz wifi if possible though not everyone's computer or router supports that, sometimes restart your computer cuz sometimes Windows' networking software does stupid thing.

Also, unless you KNOW you're supposed to be using Static addressing, make sure you're set to Automatic. Someone may have turned off Automatic addressing cuz they're a prankster. Or they don't know what they're doing. Or both.

Well, if you got to this point because you aren't having a DHCP issue, then things get a little tougher cuz the "internet is out and you should call your ISP to find out if it's a wider outage that they're already working on fixing or if it's just you" possibilities start to show up now.

Time for Command Prompt. I promise it's not nearly as scary as you might think.

Alright, time for our first command. Type in "ipconfig" without the quotes, and hit enter. It'll spew out a bunch of text at you, but it's not as complicated as it looks.

I crossed the things in thick red out cuz I don't trust tumblr to not pull some shit, and the one thing in thin orange because it's fine if people see that but it's in the middle of some stuff we want.

Yall have used Discord at some point, right? You see that Default Gateway? We're gonna ping it. "ping 192.168.1.1" or put whatever your gateway is instead.

I'm on ethernet with properly functioning equipment, so my ping delay is <1ms (less than 1 millisecond). Wifi is gonna be higher, anywhere from 10 to 200 milliseconds, depending on your wifi quality.

Also, if your wifi connection is really bad, you may see "Request Timed Out".

If you're having trouble pinging the gateway, you may want to do a ping test. Adding a -w 50 (wait 50 milliseconds) will make the computer not wait long for failed pings, and -n 40 will make it try 40 times instead of just 4 times, cuz we need more data than just 4 tries.

This'll take a while to run (about 40 seconds to be exact). If you get tired of it running or just everything is timing out constantly then you can press Control C (like copying something in a text editor) to interrupt the program.

The big things to pay attention to are the "round trip times" and the % loss.

If your % loss to the gateway is 100% then either your computer is configured wrong and you should check that you're using the right addressing, or your wifi is extremely bad, or extremely rarely your router doesn't respond to pings on its local network. This is almost never the case. Your router probably doesn't respond to pings from the internet for security reasons, but pings from the inside are good for troubleshooting.

If your % loss to the gateway is over 10%, and/or your times are consistently very high (over 100ms or so) then your wifi conditions are extremely bad. Either you don't have enough signal strength, or there's heavy interference and basically your computer and router are effectively trying to have a conversation while at a loud metal concert. Neither of them can hear eachother very well.

There might be something wrong with your internet service provider still; but if you were wondering why using your wifi is suffering even when the internet isn't out, that's a hint.

If your % loss to the gateway is over 1% but under 10% then that's Not Great and you should still look into wifi channelization but it wouldn't stop you from being able to use the internet entirely.

Under 1% is okay, that means it's not a wifi issue.

The next thing to try is to ping a well-known usually-up service, such as Cloudflare Public DNS (1.1.1.1) or Google Public DNS (8.8.8.8) or Quad9 (9.9.9.9)

My internet is working fine, so I have 0 loss and while there is some variance (one got 34ms instead of 11) everything looks peachy.

If your pings to one of these public services all fail, then either your router needs to be configured because either 1. it wasn't set up in the first place (you would not believe how many people I take calls from that have this issue) or 2. it factory reset itself for some reason (some people think that rebooting the router means use the reset button. IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT.) and you need to pay attention cuz if it happens again that may mean ur router is screwed.

Or, there's an actual service outage, and you should call your ISP to find out if it's just you, or if it's a general outage and they're already working on it and all you can do is hurry up and wait.

And... that's it. There are other weirder issues that you can have, sure. As long as this post is, explaining some of those issues would take even longer. And I would LOVE to explain some of them. But this post is already more than long enough, and it covers the vast majority of cases.

Thank you for reading and good luck!

when the wifi says "connected without internet" how about i fucking kill you

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How to Fix Crawl Errors: A Step-by-Step Guide

In the world of SEO, crawl errors are common yet highly impactful on your website's visibility and performance. Search engine bots, or crawlers, scan your website to index pages, but when they encounter an issue, they flag it as a "crawl error." While this might sound like a minor inconvenience, crawl errors can prevent your site from ranking well, which can lead to a decline in traffic and user engagement.

In this guide, we’ll discuss how to fix crawl errors effectively, ensuring that your website runs smoothly and gets indexed properly by search engines like Google.

What Are Crawl Errors?

Crawl errors occur when a search engine tries to access a page on your website but fails. There are two primary types of crawl errors: site errors and URL errors.

Site Errors affect your entire website, making it inaccessible to search engines.

URL Errors are specific to individual pages that search engines are unable to crawl.

By learning how to fix crawl errors, you can prevent these issues from hurting your search rankings and make your website more user-friendly.

Common Types of Crawl Errors

Before we dive into how to fix crawl errors, it’s essential to know what types of errors you’re likely to encounter.

DNS Errors: A Domain Name System (DNS) error occurs when a crawler cannot communicate with your website’s server. This is a site-level issue that requires immediate attention.

Server Errors (5xx Errors): These errors happen when the server takes too long to respond to the crawler's request, or when the server is completely down.

404 Errors: These are the most common errors, where a page is missing or has been moved without proper redirection. Users and bots will see a "Page Not Found" message.

Robots.txt Issues: If your robots.txt file blocks essential pages, crawlers won’t be able to index those pages.

Redirect Chain Errors: If your website has too many redirects, or if a redirect leads to a dead page, it can confuse the crawler.

Understanding these crawl errors helps you focus on how to fix crawl errors more effectively, minimizing downtime and search engine indexing issues.

How to Fix Crawl Errors: A Detailed Process

1. Check Google Search Console

Your first step in fixing crawl errors should always be to review Google Search Console. This tool provides a detailed breakdown of crawl issues on your website, including URL errors and site errors. Here’s how:

Go to your Google Search Console account.

Navigate to the "Coverage" report, which will list all the issues Google has encountered while crawling your site.

Review each error and prioritize fixing the most critical ones first, like DNS and server errors.

2. Fix DNS and Server Errors

DNS errors and server issues can stop search engines from accessing your entire website. To fix DNS issues, you’ll need to check if your domain is configured correctly and that your hosting provider is responsive. For server errors, consider upgrading your server capacity or optimizing your server’s performance to reduce downtime.

3. Address 404 Errors

404 errors occur when a page on your website cannot be found. To fix these, you can either:

Redirect the URL: Use a 301 redirect to send traffic from the missing page to a relevant page on your site.

Restore the Content: If the page was removed by accident, you can restore it with the same URL.

Regularly auditing your website for 404 errors will help you manage them before they pile up.

4. Correct Robots.txt Files

The robots.txt file tells search engines which pages they can or cannot crawl. If your robots.txt file is blocking essential pages like your home or category pages, you’ll need to edit it. Ensure that the important sections of your website are crawlable while still blocking irrelevant or duplicate content.

5. Eliminate Redirect Chain Issues

Too many redirects in a row can confuse crawlers and users alike. If your website has a series of redirects (for example, Page A redirects to Page B, which redirects to Page C), clean it up. Ideally, one redirect should lead directly to the final destination page without unnecessary steps in between.

6. Submit a Sitemap

If you’re unsure whether search engines are crawling your site correctly, you can manually submit a sitemap through Google Search Console. A sitemap is a file that lists all the URLs on your website, helping search engines understand your site structure.

Submitting a sitemap also speeds up the crawling process and reduces the likelihood of errors being missed.

7. Monitor Crawl Budget

Crawl budget refers to the number of pages a search engine will crawl on your site within a specific time frame. If your site has too many low-quality or duplicate pages, crawlers may not index your most important content. By trimming low-value pages, you can ensure that search engines focus on the pages that matter most.

8. Regular Monitoring and Maintenance

Fixing crawl errors is not a one-time job. You need to consistently monitor your site for issues. Set up alerts in Google Search Console so that you’re notified of any new crawl errors. Conduct regular SEO audits to catch issues before they become major problems.

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How to Fix Crawl Errors and Boost Your Website’s Performance

As a website owner or SEO professional, keeping your website healthy and optimized for search engines is crucial. One of the key elements of a well-optimized website is ensuring that search engine crawlers can easily access and index your pages. However, when crawl errors arise, they can prevent your site from being fully indexed, negatively impacting your search rankings.

In this blog, we’ll discuss how to fix crawl errors, why they occur, and the best practices for maintaining a crawl-friendly website.

What Are Crawl Errors?

Crawl errors occur when a search engine's crawler (like Googlebot) tries to access a page on your website but fails to do so. When these crawlers can’t reach your pages, they can’t index them, which means your site won’t show up properly in search results. Crawl errors are usually classified into two categories: site errors and URL errors.

Site Errors: These affect your entire website and prevent the crawler from accessing any part of it.

URL Errors: These are specific to certain pages or files on your site.

Understanding the types of crawl errors is the first step in fixing them. Let’s dive deeper into the common types of errors and how to fix crawl errors on your website.

Common Crawl Errors and How to Fix Them

1. DNS Errors

A DNS error occurs when the crawler can’t communicate with your site’s server. This usually happens because the server is down or your DNS settings are misconfigured.

How to Fix DNS Errors:

Check if your website is online.

Use a DNS testing tool to ensure your DNS settings are correctly configured.

If the issue persists, contact your web hosting provider to resolve any server problems.

2. Server Errors (5xx)

Server errors occur when your server takes too long to respond, or when it crashes, resulting in a 5xx error code (e.g., 500 Internal Server Error, 503 Service Unavailable). These errors can lead to temporary crawl issues.

How to Fix Server Errors:

Ensure your hosting plan can handle your website’s traffic load.

Check server logs for detailed error messages and troubleshoot accordingly.

Contact your hosting provider for assistance if you’re unable to resolve the issue on your own.

3. 404 Not Found Errors

A 404 error occurs when a URL on your website no longer exists, but is still being linked to or crawled by search engines. This is one of the most common crawl errors and can occur if you’ve deleted a page without properly redirecting it.

How to Fix 404 Errors:

Use Google Search Console to identify all 404 errors on your site.

Set up 301 redirects for any pages that have been permanently moved or deleted.

If the page is no longer relevant, ensure it returns a proper 404 response, but remove any internal links to it.

4. Soft 404 Errors

A soft 404 occurs when a page returns a 200 OK status code, but the content on the page is essentially telling users (or crawlers) that the page doesn’t exist. This confuses crawlers and can impact your site’s performance.

How to Fix Soft 404 Errors:

Ensure that any page that no longer exists returns a true 404 status code.

If the page is valuable, update the content to make it relevant, or redirect it to another related page.

5. Robots.txt Blocking Errors

The robots.txt file tells search engines which pages they can or can’t crawl. If certain pages are blocked unintentionally, they won’t be indexed, leading to crawl issues.

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7 Essential Tips for Running a Successful SMTP Test Online

In today’s fast-paced digital world, email communication remains one of the most powerful tools for businesses and individuals alike. However, ensuring that your emails reach the inbox and are not marked as spam requires your SMTP server (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) to be in perfect working order. This is where performing regular tests using online SMTP test tools becomes crucial.

SMTP tests help you check the health of your server and identify issues before they affect email deliverability. By conducting regular mail server checks, you can pinpoint configuration errors, authentication problems, and potential blacklisting. Here, we’ve put together seven essential tips to help you run a successful SMTP test online and optimize your email performance.

1. Choose the Right Online SMTP Test Tool

The first and most important step in running an SMTP test online is selecting the right tool. Several online SMTP test tools are available, offering a range of functionalities. Some popular options include MXToolbox, Mailtrap, and Wormly. These tools allow you to check your SMTP server for various issues, such as DNS misconfigurations, blacklisting, SPF and DKIM problems, and overall performance.

When choosing a tool, make sure it aligns with your needs. Some tools offer free basic tests, while others provide more advanced diagnostic features, such as server response time analysis and SSL/TLS checks.

2. Verify DNS and Authentication Records

Before running your SMTP test online, ensure that your Domain Name System (DNS) and authentication records are correctly configured. Incorrect DNS settings can cause your emails to be flagged as spam or rejected entirely. Pay special attention to your SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), and DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) records.

Most online test tools allow you to check your SPF and DKIM records to ensure they’re set up correctly. If your authentication is weak or missing, your emails may struggle to reach inboxes.

3. Check for Blacklisting

Another critical step in running an SMTP test is performing a mail server check to see if your SMTP server is blacklisted. Servers are often added to spam databases if they send unsolicited or spammy emails, intentionally or not. Being blacklisted can severely hinder your ability to send emails, as many email providers will block emails from your server.

4. Test for Encryption and Security Protocols

Security is a top priority for email communication, especially when dealing with sensitive information. During your SMTP test, make sure your server supports SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) or TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption. These protocols ensure that emails sent from your server are securely encrypted, protecting both you and your recipients.

Many SMTP test tools allow you to check your server’s SSL/TLS configurations and ensure that the necessary encryption protocols are in place.

5. Monitor Response Times

An often overlooked aspect of running an SMTP test online is monitoring your server’s response time. Slow response times can delay email delivery or cause emails to bounce. Your test tool should provide data on how quickly your SMTP server responds to requests.

If your server takes too long to process requests, it could indicate performance issues. Consider optimizing your server’s configuration or upgrading your hosting service if slow response times persist.

6. Check Server Logs for Detailed Analysis

While running a basic mail server check can give you a high-level overview of your SMTP server’s health, checking your server logs provides a more detailed picture. Server logs contain valuable information about how your server is handling email requests, including details on bounced messages, error codes, and connection attempts.

By reviewing these logs after conducting an SMTP test online, you can identify patterns that may indicate recurring issues. Some SMTP test tools offer integrations that allow you to directly monitor logs and analyze errors in real time.

Use your online SMTP test tool to check whether your IP address or domain has been flagged on any blacklists. If you find your server on a blacklist, you’ll need to take steps to address the issues and request removal.

7. Regularly Test Your SMTP Server

Finally, testing your SMTP server should be a regular part of your email management process. Don’t wait for problems to arise before running a check on your SMTP server. Regular tests will help you stay ahead of issues like blacklisting, configuration errors, and performance bottlenecks.

Set a schedule to perform SMTP tests weekly or monthly, depending on your email volume. Frequent tests can prevent downtime, maintain your server’s performance, and ensure that your emails always reach their destination.

Conclusion

Performing a successful SMTP test online is critical to ensuring that your email system is working properly and that your messages are reaching their intended recipients. By following these seven essential tips, you can optimize your SMTP server, prevent email deliverability issues, and stay ahead of any potential problems.

From choosing the right online SMTP test tool to regularly checking your server’s logs, every step you take contributes to your mail server's overall health and performance. Start integrating these practices into your email management strategy to keep your server functioning smoothly and maximize the effectiveness of your email campaigns.

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🔍 DHCP in SDA Fabric: A Closer Look! 🔍

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Hey there, network enthusiasts! 🤩

Welcome back to our SDA Technology Pillar Series! Today, we're diving into the world of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and seeing how it works its magic in our Software-Defined Access (SDA) fabric.

So, how does DHCP play nice in our SDA fabric? 🤔

Centralized Management: In SDA, DHCP is centralized, with a DHCP Server managing IP addresses and other network configuration details. This makes life easier for us admins, as we can control everything from one place. 🏢

DHCP Relay: To reach our centralized DHCP server, DHCP Relay Agents are deployed on Edge Devices (like switches and wireless access points). These agents forward DHCP requests from endpoints to the central DHCP server. It's like having a helpful postman delivering letters between you and the post office. 📮

DHCP Options: SDA uses DHCP Options to pass along important information to endpoints, like:

VLAN ID: Tells endpoints which VLAN they should join.

Policy: Applies network policies and quality of service (QoS) settings.

DNS Server: Provides the DNS server IP address for name resolution.

DHCP Snooping: To keep our network safe from rogue DHCP servers, SDA employs DHCP Snooping. This feature checks that only authorized DHCP servers can respond to requests, blocking any imposters. 🕵️‍♂️

IPv6 Support: SDA also supports DHCP for IPv6, using DHCPv6 to manage IPv6 addresses and other configuration details. It's like having a separate, more private post office for your IPv6 letters. 🌍🌐

But why centralize DHCP, you ask? 🤷‍♀️

Simplified Management: A single DHCP server makes it easier to manage IP addresses and network policies.

Consistency: Centralization ensures that all endpoints receive the same network configuration, reducing errors and inconsistencies.

Security: By controlling DHCP, we can better protect our network from unauthorized access and malicious activity.

So there you have it, folks! A closer look at how DHCP keeps our SDA fabric running smoothly. Stay tuned for more under-the-hood adventures in our SDA Technology Pillar Series! 🚀

Until next time, keep your networks configured and your curiosity piqued! 🔒🧠

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19 Website Speed Optimization Strategies for 2024

Website speed optimization can help you increase average time on page, reduce your bounce rate, and convert more visitors into customers. 

If you’re not sure how to get started, we’ve got you covered. Below we'll explain what website speed optimization is and 19 strategies that will help you improve your website speed and overall website performance. 

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What is website speed optimization?

Website speed optimization is the set of strategies and best practices implemented to make a website as fast as possible.

Website speed optimization offers other benefits as well, like a higher conversion rate, lower bounce rate, and improved user experience.

Several studies prove that website speed interrelates with other key metrics. For example, according to a recent study by Portent, a B2B site that loads in 1 second has a conversion rate that's three times higher than a site that loads in 5 seconds.

Each additional second of load time steepens that difference in conversion rate, as seen in the chart below. 

When looking at overall goal conversion rates instead of ecommerce conversions, the dropoff of conversions is much steeper as sites get slower, according to Portent. When pages load in 1 second, the average conversion rate is 39%. At a 2-second load time, the conversion rate drops to 34%. At 5 seconds, the conversion rate drops to 22%. After that, you can expect roughly half the conversion rate of lightning-fast websites.

How to Optimize Your Website Speed

Your hosting provider, images, JavaScript and CSS files, and web fonts are just a few factors that can impact your website speed. To get the fastest website possible, you can optimize all these factors by following the steps below. While not exhaustive, this list will form a comprehensive optimization strategy. 

1. Audit Your Site

Before making any changes that impact how your site loads and handles content, it’s worth auditing its current performance.

To start, you can use a free tool like PageSpeed Insights. It will assess your Core Web Vitals on mobile (by default) or desktop and let you know if you passed. It will also provide a color-coded score reflecting your site’s overall performance, and identify opportunities for improving your score. Here's an example for Forbes.com. 

Your assessment should also include actual experience: access your website from multiple devices and see what the experience feels like. Is it seamless and speedy, or cumbersome and clunky?

The more data you have about how your site performs, the better your ability to identify and implement key fixes.

2. Prioritize Potential Fixes

Once you’ve identified website speed issues, it's tempting to try to fix everything at once. But even if you had unlimited resources and time, we wouldn't recommend this approach. 

Instead, try to prioritize potential fixes based on what matters most to your visitors. For example, if your site takes a significant amount of time to start loading, focus your efforts on server-side concerns such as hosting provider problems or DNS issues. This takes priority even if the content on your site also struggles to deliver at speed — because visitors won't stick around to see your content if the page itself takes long to load.

You can also use the recommendations and diagnostics provided by speed testing tools, like PageSpeed Insights, to help prioritize your optimization efforts. For example, when looking at the list below, you would prioritize reducing main-thread work — the time spent parsing, compiling and executing JS — over avoiding large layout shifts. 

It can give users faster-loading websites that respond more efficiently to user interactions, which helps your business boost user satisfaction and search engine rankings.

3. Evaluate Your Current Hosting Provider

As noted above, your hosting provider could be a potential source of speed problems. While several factors could contribute to speed issues, including the geographical location of your provider, their physical infrastructure and the overall bandwidth of their network connection, the type of web hosting your website is using can also impact performance.

Three common types are shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting.

Shared: Although shared hosting options are the most cost-effective, they split hosting resources among multiple sites, which lowers overall performance. This will especially cause problems if your site gets spikes in traffic or a consistent amount of high traffic.

VPS: Virtual private server (VPS) options logically segment services on a shared physical drive to improve performance but still face speed issues if resource loads are high.

Dedicated: Dedicated servers are more expensive than shared or VPS options but will significantly boost your speed, regardless of resource load. 

4. Consider a Content Delivery Network (CDN)

When all data required to fully load your site is stored in one place, initial and ongoing load times suffer.

This issue will only heighten as internet and data service providers continue to experience dramatic growth in internet traffic worldwide. According to the World Development Report 2021 by The World Bank, global internet traffic is expected to reach 150,000 GB per second by the end of 2022, which is a 1000% increase from 2002.

Content delivery networks (CDNs) can help. They use multiple servers to store replications of your content across multiple locations. When users visit your site, the CDN chooses the server (or servers) closest to their physical location to optimize content delivery.

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CDNs are becoming increasingly popular. In fact, according to data from the Cisco Visual Networking Index, CDNs will carry 72% of Internet traffic by 2022.

5. Optimize Your Images

Images can make your site more engaging and memorable, but they can also drag down loading times, especially if they’re high resolution.

According to the HTTP Archive, the median weight of images on a web page on desktop is over 1,000 KB (!).

Compressing these images before adding them to your site can save precious weight and time — many photo-editing programs now include “save for web” options that optimize images for websites but there are also free, online options available for compressing common files types such as .JPG, .PNG and .TIFF. TinyPG is just one example.

Instead of using one of the image formats above and running them through an image compression tool, you could use the WebP format. This format provides superior lossless and lossy compression for images.  According to data from Google, WebP lossless images are 26% smaller in size compared to PNGs. 

6. Reduce Total Redirects

Redirects send users away from the page they’ve clicked on to another page — in many cases, they’re a great way to connect high-ranking, high-traffic pages to newer content you’ve created. The problem? More redirects mean more load on the server, which can increase loading time.

While it’s worth using a redirect initially to keep content views steady, replace old redirects with new content ASAP to keep load times short.

7. Limit HTTP Requests

Every HTTP request — for images, stylesheets, scripts, and fonts — adds to your site’s overall load time. As your site grows, these HTTP requests start to stack up and eventually create a noticeable delay between user click-throughs and actual page loading.

The good news is that many of the strategies in this guide, like using a CDN and minifying CSS and JS files, can help limit the number of HTTP requests you site makes.  

8. Compress, Compress, Compress

The more you can reduce file sizes without compromising quality, the better your website performance. One of the most robust and reliable compression frameworks is Gzip, but other methods can also deliver reduced file sizes without impacting the user experience.

According to data from W3Techs, over 88% of all websites use compression and almost 60% use Gzip specifically. 

Ask your web hosting service what type of compression they’re using. If they’re not using any, consider a new provider or check out this guide for enabling Gzip compression. 

9. Capitalize on Caching

Caching allows browsers to pre-load some of your content to speed up webpage delivery.

Many content management systems (CMS) will automatically cache the most current versions of your site, but it’s also possible to extend this caching timeframe through CMS settings. This is especially beneficial for content that doesn’t regularly change on your site, like:

Logos

Static images

Downloadable files

JavaScript files

Stylesheets

If your CMS doesn't offer this feature, then consider installing a caching plugin. 

The RocketPress plugin is a great choice for an all-in-one optimization plugin, offering plenty of features for caching, image compression, frontend optimizations, and other features that can significantly speed up any WordPress website. It's free and easy to use, and comes packed with premium features such as CSS, JavaScript and HTML minificaiton, GZIP compression, and several options for caching.

10. Track 404 Errors

404 or “page not found” errors occur when users try to access a page that you’ve deleted or moved — and once they’ve run into 404 errors it’s unlikely they’ll try accessing your site again, meaning you lose a potential customer. Solve for 404 errors by running free, external tools to track down 404 outcomes and remove dead links.

11. Make Mobile a Priority

According to data from Statista, the number of mobile internet users in the United States in 2021 amounted to 276.83 million. That number is expected to grow to 296.18 million by 2025.

Not only are more people using mobile devices to access the internet — more people are using it as their preferred device type. According to data from a HubSpot survey of over 400 web traffic analysts in the U.S., 41% of traffic to their sites comes from mobile and 38% comes from desktop. 

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As more users switch to mobile devices as their primary browsing and shopping mediums, speedy mobile sites are essential.

While it’s possible to simply display your desktop site on mobile devices and hope for the best, this often results in load time and interactivity issues that quickly frustrate users. It’s worth spending on development for a mobile-native website designed to maximize loading speed and improve response time.

12. Migrate to a CMS

A website builder can be a great option for quickly building and customizing a site. But it can lack the infrastructure and features to help websites with complex issues like slow load times. If you don't have the time, resources, or experience to employ all the optimization strategies in this guide, consider migrating to a CMS. 

The right content management system can significantly improve website performance by streamlining content retrieval and offering robust options to modify site operations. Some even come with a built-in CDN.

13. Combine JavaScript and CSS Files

JavaScript and CSS files are among the largest files on a website. They also count as individual HTTP requests. So five JS files and five CSS files would require a total of 10 HTTP request. 

If you have the website development know-how, it’s possible to combine sets of JavaScript or CSS files and reduce the number of steps required to completely load your site.

WordPress plugins such as RocketPress make this possible with just a few clicks, but whether you dive into code itself or use a CMS, it’s worth considering file combination to increase total speed.

14. Minify JavaScript and CSS files

Another way you can reduce the size of your JavaScript and CSS files is minifying them. This technique involves removing any unnecessary code like:

white space characters, line breaks, comments, and extra semicolons

unused functions and variables

longhand CSS selectors that could be shorthand

This will reduce file sizes and therefore load times. You can do this manually or use a minification tool. 

15. Determine Your DNS Speed

The longer it takes your domain name server (DNS) to respond, the longer your time to first byte (TTFB) and the slower your site loads.

Free online tools can determine where your DNS provider ranks compared to other offerings, which in turn helps pinpoint specific performance issues.

Worth noting? In some cases, your hosting provider will also supply DNS services, while in others these two functions are separate.

16. Opt for Asynchronous Loading

Many files and functions on your website are loaded synchronously by default, which means they’re loaded in the order they appear on the page — elements will only load once the script or service immediately prior is fully loaded, increasing page load times.

The good news is many CMS platforms provide built-in features or plugins to enable asynchronous loading for CSS and JavaScript elements, which allows them to load simultaneously.

17. Choose Fewer Fonts

While web fonts can help your site stand out from the crowd, they can also negatively impact performance, especially if they’re uncommon or require unique character sets.

To maximize page loading speed, use the fewest number of fonts possible, and focus on fonts that are optimized for speed. 

For example, in a study of the top 10 Google Fonts by KeyCDN, Open Sans had the lowest load time at 0.476s. 

18. Pinpoint Poor-Performing Plugins

Last but not least: identify performance-sapping plugins (also called add-ons or extensions). While plugins can offer a host of useful features to help manage your website they can also negatively impact performance, especially if they’re used to load a significant amount of assets or perform large database queries. Here, the speed rule is simple: Only keep the plugins you need and always deploy the latest, fastest versions. This is particularly important if you run a WordPress website.

For more advanced methods to optimize your WordPress website speed using Google PageSpeed Insights specifically, check out this video by Jack Cao:

19. Add Expires Headers

To speed up load times for return visitors, you can add expires headers to the .htaccess file of your site. This type of HTTP header indicates how long until cached copies of site resources expire so the browser knows whether to serve site resources from the cache or request them from the server. 

Expires headers are important for two reasons. They let your browser serve up-to-date resources from the cache, which reduces server load and load time — and they prohibit your browser from serving outdated resources to visitors, which could have hurt the user experience. 

The faster, the better.

The faster your website loads, displays content, and responds to user input, the lower your bounce rates and the higher your conversions. Here, incremental improvement is critical — while going from slow to supercharged doesn’t happen overnight, any of our 19 website optimization strategies can help jumpstart your need for speed.

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Understanding IT Roles: A Guide for Recruiters

In today’s digital age, the Information Technology (IT) sector is a cornerstone of business operations. For recruiters, understanding the nuances of various IT roles is crucial to finding the right talent. This guide will help you navigate the key IT positions and their responsibilities.

1. Software Developer/Engineer

Responsibilities:

Designing and developing software applications: Creating programs that meet user needs.

Testing and debugging: Ensuring software is free of errors and performs optimally.

Collaborating with other teams: Working with designers, product managers, and other developers.

Key Skills:

Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++).

Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

2. System Administrator

Responsibilities:

Managing and maintaining IT infrastructure: Ensuring servers, networks, and systems run smoothly.

Implementing security measures: Protecting systems from cyber threats.

Troubleshooting issues: Resolving hardware and software problems.

Key Skills:

Expertise in operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux).

Network management skills.

Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles.

3. Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

Designing and implementing network solutions: Creating efficient and secure networks.

Monitoring network performance: Ensuring optimal operation and troubleshooting issues.

Upgrading network equipment: Keeping hardware and software up to date.

Key Skills:

Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS).

Experience with network hardware (e.g., routers, switches).

Problem-solving and analytical skills.

4. Database Administrator (DBA)

Responsibilities:

Managing databases: Ensuring data is stored, organized, and accessible.

Implementing security measures: Protecting data from unauthorized access.

Performing backups and recovery: Ensuring data integrity and availability.

Key Skills:

Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., SQL, Oracle).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of data security and privacy regulations.

5. IT Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

Providing technical support: Assisting users with hardware and software issues.

Installing and configuring systems: Setting up new equipment and software.

Maintaining IT documentation: Keeping records of issues and solutions.

Key Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Technical knowledge of various hardware and software.

Problem-solving abilities.

6. Cybersecurity Specialist

Responsibilities:

Protecting IT systems: Implementing security measures to safeguard data.

Monitoring for security breaches: Detecting and responding to threats.

Conducting security audits: Ensuring compliance with security policies.

Key Skills:

Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO).

Experience with security tools (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems).

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

7. Project Manager

Responsibilities:

Overseeing IT projects: Managing timelines, budgets, and resources.

Coordinating with stakeholders: Ensuring project requirements are met.

Risk management: Identifying and mitigating project risks.

Key Skills:

Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile).

Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Conclusion

Understanding the various IT roles and their responsibilities is essential for recruiters to find the right candidates. By focusing on the key skills and responsibilities outlined above, recruiters can better match candidates to the needs of their organization, ensuring a successful hire. You can also check out the best recruitment agency in Hyderabad. Happy sourcing!🌟

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DNS server is not responding

DNS Server is Not Responding - How to Fix the DNS Server Not Responding Error

When you encounter the "DNS server is not responding" error message, it could be caused by a variety of issues. Some of these may be quite simple to resolve.

DNS servers are responsible for translating hostnames into IP addresses. This process is decentralized and takes place across multiple servers worldwide.

Check your Internet connection

A common problem that can cause DNS server not responding is a connection issue. This can be caused by a variety of things, so it’s important to check your Internet connection to see what the problem is.

One way to do this is by using a different browser. If you can access the site in another browser, then it is likely that the issue is with your browser. You can also try using mobile data if you have it to see if the website works.

Another thing you can try is disabling your firewall or antivirus software. This can help prevent the issues that you are experiencing from happening in the future. To do this, open your Control Panel and go to Network and Sharing Center. From there, click on View Network Connections and then disable any connections that are not in use. If this does not work, you can always restart your modem or router.

Restart your router

If disabling firewalls and antivirus software doesn’t help, you can try restarting your router. This can help clear out any problems with your Internet connection that may be causing the DNS server not responding error.

To do this, first open your computer’s Control Panel and then click on Network and Internet. From there, click on View Network Connections and then select the connection that you are currently using. Next, select Change adapter settings. This will show you all of the connections that are connected to your computer. Click on the ones that are not being used and then disable them.

Once you have disabled all of the extra connections, reboot your router and then attempt to visit the website again. If the error still occurs, you may need to contact your Internet service provider to fix the problem. If not, you can try changing your browsers to see if the error resolves. Usually, swapping browsers will solve this issue and it can also be a sign that your default web browser isn’t updated properly.

Try a different browser

If you're using a web browser that's not working properly, it could be causing the DNS server not responding error. Try using another browser to see if this fixes the problem.

For example, if you're using Chrome on Windows, try using Firefox. If you're on a Mac, try Safari.

You can also try flushing your DNS cache. To do this, click the Start menu and type Command Prompt into the search box. Then, enter ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter. This will clear out your DNS cache and may fix the error.

If the above steps don't help, you can try uninstalling any additional software on your computer that might be interfering with your Internet connection. This can include antivirus or firewall software. Disabling these programs can sometimes help you fix the DNS server not responding error. However, it's important to note that this will also affect your overall security and safety. So, be sure to only use trusted programs and disable any unnecessary ones.

Check your DNS settings

If you're still getting the DNS Server is not responding error, it might be time to check your DNS settings. This is an easy step that can help you solve the problem and get back online in no time.

Your DNS server is responsible for converting your hostname into an IP address, which is used to connect to the internet. This is usually done through a decentralized system that works across many different servers. If one of these servers is down for any reason, you will receive the DNS server is not responding error message on your computer.

To check your DNS settings, open the Control Panel and select "View Network Connections". This will show you all of your current and active connections. Right-click on the connection that is currently being used and then click on Properties.

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Is Kisskh.me Down? Website That Is Not Working?

Is Kisskh.me Down? Website That Is Not Working?

In today's digitally interconnected world, websites are the storefronts of the internet, offering goods, services, and information at our fingertips. However, what happens when you visit a site like Kisskh.me and encounter an error message? Is Kisskh.me down? Is the website not working? These are common questions that arise when users face connectivity issues with online platforms. This blog aims to explore the reasons behind website downtime, what it means for users and businesses, and how to navigate such situations

effectively.

Understanding Website Downtime

What is Website Downtime?

Website downtime refers to the period when a website is inaccessible or unavailable to users. This could happen due to various reasons, including server issues, maintenance updates, or even cyberattacks. When users attempt to access a site during downtime, they may encounter error messages such as "Site can't be reached" or "503 Service Unavailable."

Is Kisskh.me Down? Checking for Downtime

If you're wondering whether Kisskh.me is down, there are several ways to check:

Visit Down Detector Sites: Websites like DownDetector.com provide real-time insights into the operational status of various websites, including Kisskh.me. Users can see reported outages and downtime trends.

Use Website Monitoring Tools: Tools like Pingdom, UptimeRobot, or Google's PageSpeed Insights can monitor website uptime and send alerts if downtime occurs.

Check Social Media and Forums: Users often report website issues on platforms like Twitter, Reddit, or tech forums. Searching for "Kisskh.me down" on these platforms can provide community-sourced information.

Common Causes of Website Downtime

1. Server Issues: The most common cause of downtime is server problems. This includes hardware failures, overload due to high traffic, or software glitches.

2. Maintenance Updates: Websites often undergo scheduled maintenance to apply updates, install patches, or improve performance. During this time, the site may be temporarily inaccessible.

3. Cybersecurity Attacks: Cyberattacks such as DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks can overwhelm servers, causing downtime to legitimate users.

4. Domain Name System (DNS) Issues: Problems with DNS settings can prevent users from reaching a website, even if the server is operational.

Impact of Website Downtime

1. Loss of Revenue: For e-commerce sites like Kisskh.me, downtime directly translates into lost sales and revenue. Customers unable to complete transactions may seek alternative providers.

2. Reputation Damage: Frequent downtime can tarnish a website's reputation. Users may perceive the site as unreliable or poorly managed, impacting brand trust and loyalty.

3. SEO and Search Rankings: Extended downtime can affect a site's SEO performance. Search engines like Google may lower the site's ranking if it frequently experiences accessibility issues.

Responding to Website Downtime

1. Communicate Proactively: If you manage Kisskh.me or any website experiencing downtime, communicate updates through social media, email newsletters, or a dedicated status page.

2. Implement Redundancy Measures: Use Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) or cloud hosting services to distribute website content and reduce the risk of downtime due to server failures.

3. Monitor Performance: Regularly monitor website performance metrics to identify potential issues early. Set up alerts for downtime and promptly investigate any anomalies.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the question "Is Kisskh.me down? Website that is not working?" underscores the importance of website reliability and preparedness in today's digital landscape. Understanding the causes, Is Kisskh.me Down Website That Is Not Working ? impacts, and proactive measures against downtime is crucial for businesses and users alike. By staying informed, employing robust hosting solutions, and responding swiftly to issues, website owners can mitigate the negative effects of downtime and maintain trust with their audience.

Next time you encounter connectivity issues with Kisskh.me or any website, remember to check for updates, utilize monitoring tools, and reach out to customer support if needed. Website downtime is a challenge, but with preparation and proactive management, it can be minimized to ensure a seamless online experience for all users.

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How to the Fix DNS Server Not Responding" Error

The internet, with its vast resources and endless possibilities, can grind to a halt when you encounter the dreaded “DNS Server Not Responding” error. This error message signifies a problem with the Domain Name System (DNS), the internet’s phonebook that translates user-friendly website addresses (like [invalid URL removed]) into numerical IP addresses that computers can understand. But fear not!…

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Secure out-of-band console and power management for Check Point security gateways - CyberTalk

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Secure out-of-band console and power management for Check Point security gateways - CyberTalk

Contributed by WTI as part of Check Point’s CPX silver-level partner sponsorship opportunity. WTI is an industry leader in out-of-band network management.

Nobody has time to drive to a site when an ISP drops service or you simply need to reconfigure and/or reboot a switch, router or firewall. Your time is too valuable not to have an out-of-band solution in place. WTI out-of-band solutions comes with a cellular connect and fallback option that gives you secure remote access to console ports as well as control of individual power outlets when your network services are disrupted.

WTI out-of-band management solutions

WTI engineers and manufactures secure out-of-band management solutions for local and globally deployed networks. WTI out-of-band products are designed to ensure uninterrupted access to network devices and services by providing solutions to quickly and effectively respond to problems at distant or hard to reach equipment sites. When a router, switch or security appliance becomes inaccessible and interrupts network services, WTI out-of-band solutions provide redundant, remote console port management and power switching/reboot control to regain access and restore services in mission critical applications.

Even when the network is down, WTI out-of-band console server solutions can provide secure connectivity over primary and secondary ethernet and cellular LTE connections, allowing remote access to console ports and power control functions.

In addition, WTI DevOps allows administrators to configure, deploy and orchestrate WTI out-of-band management solutions across your entire network for automated provisioning, monitoring and disaster recovery of critical infrastructure. Features such as RESTful API, Ansible Playbooks and Python Scripting are supported.

Check Point Software Technologies and WTI

WTI offers a comprehensive out-of-band management strategy for Check Point Security Gateways, allowing your NOC to deal with equipment outages and resulting interruptions of network communication without the need to dispatch support teams to remote branch offices and data centers.

During network outages, WTI’s console server products allow you to establish remote out-of-band connections to console ports on security gateways via secure, authenticated communication protocols.  If a reboot is needed, WTI Switched PDU products can provide remote out-of-band access to power switching functions at distant equipment sites. WTI also offers a combination console server plus switched PDU unit for applications that require both out-of-band console access and power reboot control.

WTI out-of-band centralized management provides access and control for all of your network devices, allowing for console data from multiple Check Point devices spread over a global network to be monitored, logged and available to administrators, simplifying the challenge of managing a large number of remote devices while minimizing resources.

With multiple connectivity options, WTI console servers including 4G LTE and/or dual Gigabit Ethernet ports can provide secure access to advanced DNS functions when primary and/or secondary ISP connections are switched or disconnected. WTI’s dual ethernet console servers allow you to remotely configure primary and secondary DNS settings and set up IP tables to maximize availability of security gateways during network outages, ensuring seamless transfers between primary and secondary ISPs. The optional 4G LTE internal modem provides a secure additional alternate path for out-of-band connectivity using security protocols such as IPSec and OpenVPN.

About WTI

WTI designs and manufactures Secure Out-of-Band Management Solutions for local and globally deployed networks. WTI provides redundant OOB console access and power control to mission critical infrastructure … even when the network is down.  WTI products can be purchased factory direct and through various channel partners worldwide.  Since 1964, WTI has maintained local in-house manufacturing, engineering and technical support. Learn more at www.wti.com.

About Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider protecting over 100,000 organizations worldwide. Check Point leverages the power of AI everywhere to enhance cyber security efficiency and accuracy through its Infinity Platform, with industry-leading catch rates enabling proactive threat anticipation and smarter, faster response times. The comprehensive platform includes cloud-delivered technologies consisting of Check Point Harmony to secure the workspace, Check Point CloudGuard to secure the cloud, Check Point Quantum to secure the network, and Check Point Infinity Core Services for collaborative security operations and services.

WTI out-of-band management solutions provide Check Point security gateways with:

In-band and out-of-band console access from anywhere.

Remotely reconfigure, revive and restore gateways via SSH.

Connect via ethernet or cellular 4G LTE with optional failover.

Power cycle and monitoring capabilities.

Faster network issue resolution.

Application example

Challenge: Provide secure, authenticated access to configuration parameters on console ports on Check Point security gateways during outages.

Answer: WTI console servers with dual gig ethernet ports ensure secure console port connections via primary and secondary ethernet as well as OOB access via optional LTE cellular modem.

Results: If the primary in-band network fails, admins can initiate secure SSH connections to security gateway console ports via out-of-band, allowing access to configuration parameters and other data used to troubleshoot unresponsive devices and revive network services.

In conclusion, WTI out-of-band management solutions empower your team to regain control quickly and reduce network disruptions. Are you ready to save time, energy and resources? Let’s discuss how WTI can help!