MikroTik IKEv2 setup with FastestVPN.com

These instructions are based on the tutorial written by MikroTik here. First, download the UserTrust RootCA which fastestvpn servers use. The Mikrotik routes likes its…
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How to extend HDD space in ubuntu 20 VM (this example is hosted on ESXi)

After extending the hard disk of the VM in ESXi or any other hypervisor, reboot the VM and boot using a bootable GPARTED iso image.…
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DHCP snooping not working – multiple switches in path

Lets look at this topology. The Server0 is configured with DHCP service and then it is connected to the Switch0 on port Fa0/1. This switch…
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ACME DNS-01 basic Autorenewing Script for txt records on dns.he.net

Options are limited when you want to generate a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate using WIN-ACME and you can not or do not want to…
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How utilize SSH tunnel for any remote service

This is something Advanced level so if you are a beginner, try to follow along and I will try to explain it in the easiest…
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How to setup a lightweight Linux (Ubuntu) based SSH server

This is not a beginner level process so if you do not know why you would need an SSH server, this post is not for…
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Affordable 10gig home network!

Phew! Its been so busy for the past few weeks! Okay okay, past few months! Alright, its been a few years! Okay? Yes, I am…
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Setting up and accessing Rogers Hitron cable modem in bridge mode

If you are like me and want to have more control over your home network then chances are you also want to put your ISP…
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[How To] Create Bootable Windows XP USB

Yesterday I ran into trouble while trying to install Windows XP on an old computer. The problem? Well I didn’t have a CD ROM drive…
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How important to select the right stripe size for RAID-0

I was planning to setup RAID0 configuration for my lab machine and I was not sure which stipe size to go for especially in the…
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