Tuesday, March 26, 2013

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....

Thursday, March 14, 2013

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