Monthly Archives: February 2017

Start of Three Day Weekend

Posted on February 17, 2017 by larry

Today at work was pretty chill.  I got some pretty decent work done though. That said when I got home I needed to start me 3 day weekend and relax. I didn’t do much for the day, not even run.

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On The Path

Posted on February 16, 2017 by larry

Struggling, but I did hit the treadmill again today. Had another problem with the dryer, I actually think it is the root of the other problem.  Clogged airway. Anyway, got it cleaned, seemed to be working again. Did work out … Continue reading →

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Starting Training

Posted on February 15, 2017 by larry

So far in my training, not sure how it will go for me. At least I was on the treadmill.  Anyway goal is by May, in this same 10 minutes I will go 1 mile instead of 0.4  

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Documenting How to VLAN DDWRT

Posted on February 14, 2017 by larry

Couple years ago I documented how to VLAN on DDWRT. But that was on a Gigibit router.  I want to try and figure it out on an E1200. Documentation I did is kind of rough.  Also I need an environment … Continue reading →

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New pfSense Build

Posted on February 13, 2017 by larry

So I am contemplating converting to a pfSense firewall for my regular network. Here are some Intel NICs I am thinking of using.   I ordered some low profile brackets.  I have an optiplex to test this on as well. … Continue reading →

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Upgrading pfSense

Posted on February 12, 2017 by larry

Been looking at using pfsense on physical hardware. I upgraded my virtual hardware, and I think I regret it. Some stuff is missing.  Also the console doesn’t quite work right. Also need to upgrade my file server.  Looking to use … Continue reading →

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Early Valentines Date

Posted on February 11, 2017 by larry

Wife and I went out today for a pre valentines date. Had a dinner and a movie, tried this place out It was OK, we did get what we wanted, so spent more than I normally would for a dinner. … Continue reading →

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WNDR3400

Posted on February 10, 2017 by larry

Got the WNDR3400 today from Goodwill. This one looks ok, the system seems to boot up better than the unit I had yesterday. Unfortunately the serial console was a challenge to solder cause they were surface mount. Also the connections … Continue reading →

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Need To Get Productive

Posted on February 9, 2017 by larry

Wasting too much time doing stuff. Last night after I posted, I went on a huge winning spree on my little slots app on my phone.  I don’t think I cracked 500M before and this time I got close to … Continue reading →

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Glad To See Rain

Posted on February 8, 2017 by larry

Glad to see the rain, it is pushing away all of the snow. Still cold though, I drove my car to work and it was still topped with snow when I left home work. When I got home I just … Continue reading →

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