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Arkime Network Analysis & Packet Capture tool (basic functionality overview)

The blog outlines the configuration and initial usage of Arkime on an Ubuntu VM, emphasizing the connection to an Elasticsearch database. It details the Arkime UI features, including session traffic viewing, histogram adjustments, geolocation mapping, and Session Profile Information analysis. Future posts will explore search functions and advanced traffic analysis.

Connect to VPN on Startup Before Login

If like me you have a need to establish a VPN from a host to another or even to a secure management network, you might like to configure your host device to establish a connection at boot rather than lose remote connectivity if the device reboots.

Wiring patch panels

Quite often simply plugging a cable from one device to another is sufficient, if however you find yourself needing to wire rooms together you may need to patch between panels and in turn wiring patch panels. Wiring generally follows a standard and can often be confusing, in order to allow rooms to be centrally administered, chooseContinue reading “Wiring patch panels”

NETGEAR GS716T

Default IP: 192.168.0.239 Default Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Default Password: password

ASA5505 Configuration

ref# http://www.firewall.cx/cisco-technical-knowledgebase/cisco-firewalls/964-cisco-asa5500-startup.html ASA5505(config)# write memory Building configuration… Cryptochecksum: c0aee665 598d7cd3 7fbfe1a5 a2d40ab1 3270 bytes copied in 1.520 secs (3270 bytes/sec) [OK] ERASING EXISTING CONFIGURATION ciscoasa(config)# write erase Erase configuration in flash memory? [confirm] [OK] ciscoasa(config)# reload System config has been modified. Save? [Y]es/[N]o: N Proceed with reload? [confirm] ciscoasa(config)# *** *** — START GRACEFUL SHUTDOWNContinue reading “ASA5505 Configuration”

Copying files between Devices

Establish a Putty connection to the device, see LINK Device> en Device#> copy disk0: “file name” flash0:

ROMMON Mode

To enter ROMMON mode, boot the device and while the system is booting press esc or break.

Console into Cisco devices

Download Putty from a secure and trusted source. Once downloaded, place somewhere simple such as the C: and create a shortcut on the desktop or start menu. Run the shortcut and set the connection type to Serial. Select your serial line (default is COM1) and leave the speed at 9600. Should you need to changeContinue reading “Console into Cisco devices”