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[Mike Hyde]

Is there a way to get the past owners on IP blocks and AS numbers?

 

Re: Tech Laptop with DB9

[Mike Hyde]

Another vote for AirConsole.  I have the updated version that uses 
bluetooth so that I can use the WiFi at the same time.  Works great.


Our shop uses USB to Serial adapters, but we had to get ones with static 
protection.  We move between multiple boxes (older PBX systems) and 
every so often we would have the adapter and/or OS lock up due to 
static.  Never had problems since getting the new ones.





Stepan Kucherenko 
November 11, 2014 at 3:34 AM
I want to reiterate on AirConsole because it IS amazing. I don't even
grab a laptop when I go onsite anymore, just an AirConsole, its
usb-serial cable and a tablet.

Laptop can be a requirement if you need more than a serial, but using
serial-over-wifi and a tablet is an incredible quality of life upgrade
if you only need a quick reconfigure most of the time.

Even if you have to use a laptop, it's so much better to not be attached
to the rack so you can find a more comfortable place to work.

Although it's kinda strange that Andoid app is free but IOS one isn't.
Also I wish I could use their wifi as a simple bridge without its own
DHCP while using a serial, it'd be even more nice for troubleshooting.



Alexander Neilson 
November 10, 2014 at 3:11 PM
I have found Air Console to be amazing:

http://www.get-console.com/airconsole/

I have one that comes with me in my bag everywhere.

I also have purchased a couple of their 1.8M USB to Cisco Rollover 
Cables which include the USB to Serial converter in the USB Plug. The 
cable can be adapted to serial and null modem with the end adapters 
(may not work in every situation)


The FDDI chip in these cables has strong driver availability across 
all OS’s and is also installed by default in some OS’s (including OS X 
- my personal preference for direct interaction machine)


This way as long as you have USB ports and Wifi you have an awesome 
tool set. The Air Console can even bridge traffic for monitoring / 
wireshark over Wifi (obvious bandwidth limitations) so I really enjoy 
having it with me.


Regards
Alexander

Alexander Neilson
Neilson Productions Limited

alexan...@neilson.net.nz
021 329 681
022 456 2326


Max Clark 
November 10, 2014 at 2:39 PM
Hi all,

DB9 ports seem to be a nearly extinct feature on laptops. Any 
suggestions on a cheap laptop for use in field support (with an 
onboard DB9)?


Thanks,
Max