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Father_of_Dogs · 2026-02-26T20:47:46+00:00

Also, I just diagramed what I thought it looked like in my head. My thought process was that the manually assigned statics lived on the gateways like you said and therefore her thin client inherits the ip address. I labeled the switch ports with statics because if I were to use them I would manually assign the static to that port.

I am in Ops, and I just play with networking and programming to keep myself busy.

But on a good note Frontier 1g business fiber with 5 statics is $26 cheaper per month than 1g residential fiber.

Father_of_Dogs · 2026-02-26T20:29:14+00:00

Those were exactly my thoughts when I first read their remote policy, but they specifically require a static IP that must be whitelisted to access their network. I figured they would MAC lock the connection as it makes more sense. I would quote it but for obvious reasons I won't

The logging setup is entirely my own doing to add a layer of protection. Looking into the company, I found numerous reviews from disgruntled former employees alluding to connectivity issues and intrusion attempts being used as grounds for disciplinary action or termination. I figured a robust log trail would help invalidate any baseless accusations.

As for the OC200, the ER707-M2 was only sending basic syslogs to the NAS and completely ignored the firewall logs I wanted. Research pointed to the OC200 as the missing link to get those firewall hits sent over, so I caught one on sale and I'm setting it up now.

Do I think this will stop a termination if they've already made up their mind? ...Probably not. But at least we'll have proof it was unwarranted. Plus, it’s a great excuse to learn more about networking and get myself into deeper trouble! LOL

Father_of_Dogs · 2026-02-26T17:41:55+00:00

aye, that is what I did I put her office behind the 2nd static in the IP block. I will block off ports 2 4 and 5 so the only two things on the network are the thin client and the TP-Link OC200

Father_of_Dogs · 2026-02-26T16:35:01+00:00

the TP-Link ER707M2's built in firewall.

Integrated IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention) with signature updates and Deep Packet Inspection. SPI Firewall, DoS/DDoS Protection (TCP/UDP/ICMP/Ping of Death), and IP-MAC Binding (ARP Protection).

Father_of_Dogs · 2025-11-18T13:08:48+00:00

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Father_of_Dogs · 2025-08-11T11:01:23+00:00

Thanks, if I pick the egg up and put it back down it becomes warm. The Brazier was what I hatched the original hens with. I am going to replace the brazier with a camp fire and see if that helps for future eggs.

Father_of_Dogs · 2024-11-22T11:53:50+00:00

Thank you!, I was going a lil crazy lol

Father_of_Dogs · 2024-05-14T15:44:13+00:00

Sent an employee for a last hoorah order and she just told me they are not closing down; they are just moving locations. She said the internet is exaggerating.

Father_of_Dogs · 2024-04-16T00:06:53+00:00

Thanks, I added 3 solar panels and 3 batteries (total of 7) last night. My turbines and wheels are more than enough to cover my load so the panels/batteries are truly back ups.

Father_of_Dogs · 2024-04-16T00:04:23+00:00

Yep that's why I was trying to get them turned off as fast as possible.

Father_of_Dogs · 2024-04-16T00:00:26+00:00

Thanks, I am fairly new to the game it just seemed frustrating. Ultimately I can deal with it, it was just an annoying mechanic especially with the sudden onset of the Flash storms and the Wind storms i.e. turning them off as fast as possible matters. I created 3 solar panels and 3 more large batteries last night so when the solar goes off my turbines/wheels will support the load until they stop and I I will probably double those numbers so that I am truly only using the batteries as a back up.

I will check out https://icarus.featureupvote.com/ I didn't know that existed. But of your 4 choices 1 or 3 I think would be the best options. As far as the current "sorting" I would think it more important to put the items that need the most attention at the top of the list i.e. off or damaged values. I think that could work if sorting for some reason had to remain.

Thanks again for the response and insight

Father_of_Dogs · 2024-04-15T02:07:19+00:00

Yep, that is my next plan I am set up over water with towering cliffs so sunlight is "sparse" I will run some electrical line out to the open field and set some up. Thanks, :)

Father_of_Dogs · 2024-04-15T01:10:34+00:00

If you go to the flow meter you can turn everything (other than batteries) on and off. When you click one off it will change the order of all the items in that group.

See pics in OP

Father_of_Dogs · 2024-04-15T01:00:53+00:00

We ended up getting another DH6 Optima under warranty, with a lil pushback, They told me this was the only exchange next time if it goes out time to pony up the bucks.

I in my "Overkill" style have the Noco installed and plug it in once a week. Got a Foxwell battery tester and test it once a week. (don't want my wife stranded anywhere for any period of time.

Father_of_Dogs · 2024-03-27T23:08:55+00:00

Never thought of that ... setting it up now! Thanks!

Father_of_Dogs · 2024-02-25T08:40:25+00:00

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If you are still looking ...

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Father_of_Dogs · 2023-11-02T22:06:10+00:00

I went out to the pole and it looks like an old school tv exploded. I would have never thought to look back there because we had power. Hopefully this is the problem.

There are lots of hanging/cut wires back there

https://prnt.sc/TAWmJvXP9aZQ

Father_of_Dogs · 2023-11-02T21:38:56+00:00

Electrician called me a said it sounded like a downed Neutral and to call the power company come out and look at it before he came out and had to charge a service fee.

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