TUTORIAL: How to create a virtual lab for networking (Part 2: SmoothWall - VM)

Ok, so after we have installed VirtualBox, we now can make a SmoothWall virtual machine, SmoothWall is an Open-Source full featured Router / Firewall. I have experimented with it before with an old computer I had and installed 2 network cards, you need one for the "RED" network, which is the untrusted network... or like I say "outside world"... the Internet... and the "GREEN" is the one that connects to a router, hub, or switch...

Here are the steps to install it... VERY long... just follow along...

SmoothWall 3.0 Download from here: http://sourceforge.net/projects/smoothwall/files/SmoothWall/3.0%20SP3/smoothwall-express-3.0-sp3-i386.iso/download

First, we create the virtual machine with these steps:

Next: How to Install SmoothWall...

Tutorial: How to create your own virtual networking lab (Part 1 - VirtualBox)

I am studying "Computer Systems Administration & Networking", and in school we have practiced how to install Windows Server 2003 & 2008, I have built my own "Virtual Lab" using VirtualBox, and SmoothWall to keep practicing with. I am using a Lenovo G580 Laptop with Windows 8, Intel Core i3 processor, and 8GB of ram...

Step 1 -- Download & install the latest version of VirtualBox, and the Extension Pack from here: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Download the highlighted items.

Click the highlighted buttons... ver easy.., If it asks you to install drivers, click Accept, blah, blah blah...

NOTE: Remember to go into your BIOS settings and enable Virtualization, or VT. IF your CPU supports it..

 here an example: http://www.sysprobs.com/disable-enable-virtualization-technology-bios

Might change depending on your system.

Next up: Creating the SmoothWall Virtual Machine....

Cool Apps: Intel TelePort Extender!

Hi, guys... I just wanted to tell yall about a new very-cool app I found out about today, it's called
Intel TelePort Extender.

These are the features:

Intel® TelePort Extender Features and requirements Intel® TelePort Extender app allows you to share your smartphone texting and key features securely and conveniently with your computer. Features: Use your computer keyboard and monitor for easier SMS text messaging. See incoming calls and redirect to voicemail even when your phone is not right at hand. Easy visual pairing with automatic reconnection. Secure encrypted Wi-Fi connection between devices keeps your texting, caller, and contact info safe and private. Connect many phones to one computer, or many computers to one phone. Requirements: Host computer: Intel® processor-based computer with Windows* 7 operating system. Intel TelePort Extender software installed. Mobile device: Android* phone with version 2.2 or later. Intel TelePort Extender app installed on the Android phone (available through your App Store). Network: Wi-Fi connectivity enabled on all devices. Host computer and mobile device must be connected to the same wireless network.

 I found this app while looking around for something that would allow me to see who is calling me on my Android phone, on my PC screen. I tested it by calling myself, and it pops up a screen on my computer telling me who is calling! It can also display the battery charge, SMS messages, call logs, and edit contacts. here is the link:

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/home-users/get-more-from-your-devices-with-connecting-apps-from-intel.html

Hello, to all, today is my 36th BirthDay!!!, I didn't know Google thanked people on their B-Day, by changing the logo!, that's pretty cool! ... should of had music, tough!

Want FREE, cool, and legal to download games ;-)   I totally recommend this site:

http://www.mmobomb.com/

Here are some of my favorite FREE softwares:

XBMC - Want to build a media-center? well I recommend this application, which is available, well, for EVERY operating system, and device you can imagine! and will play back ANY video & audio format in FULL-HD!! and has a TON of options, and plugins, etc, to me, it is the best thing out there for using in a media-center or just to play-back everything! here is the link: http://xbmc.org/

I have used and recommended this antivirus to friends & family for years now, and it hasn't failed for me, has detected & protected me from lots of sites with malware, viruses, etc. It is available for Win & Android devices, for android, it also has an anti-theft system where you can track your phone via GPS, and see where it is located in case of theft or if it gets lost, also blocks the device & can erase all data from it.

http://www.avast.com

If you like astronomy, and looking at the stars, will you definately love this open-source program. It has a realtime view of the sky from any place on earth, and can also control computerized telescopes, it has a huge database of stars, planets, etc, and you can update it from the program.  http://www.stellarium.org/

Bluetooth RC car!

The other day, while I was in CVS looking at a Popular Science magazine, I saw this ad, that really got my attention. It was about a small RC car that is controlled via BlueTooth with a Iphone, it looks soo cool, so I taught I would post it in here to show it to all of you guys out there, here is a video demo, and a link to the site: http://zenwheels.com/