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  • VennerCorp 17:47 on June 7, 2014 Permalink |
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    What are the Default Siemens Admin Passwords?

    Below are all the default usernames and passwords for Siemens devices; Often default passwords are needed either when you try to access a new device you have just purchased or if you have had to do a factory reset after a failed bios update or perhaps you have forgotten the user name and or password you created for your device.

    Default Admin Password

    Default Admin Password

    The problem is more often or not when you actually need to dig out the paperwork that came with the device you purchased 5 years ago you find it has gone walkie s. That is where the list below comes in it shows all the passwords and usernames for each model, even if your device is not mentioned as its a newer model or a new type of device by the manufacturer you should be able to see a pattern to guess the likely default password.

     

    Default Usernames and Passwords.

    Make Model Version Type Username PASSWORD
    Siemens speedstream 5400 059-e440-a02 HTTP admin (none)
    Siemens 5940 T1E1 Router 5940-001 v6.0.180-2 Telnet superuser admin
    Siemens Gigaset All Multi (none) 0
    Siemens Hipath 3300-3750 Custom program 31994 31994
    Siemens hipath Multi n/a (none)
    Siemens PhoneMail poll tech
    Siemens PhoneMail sysadmin sysadmin
    Siemens PhoneMail tech tech
    Siemens PhoneMail poll tech
    Siemens PhoneMail sysadmin sysadmin
    Siemens PhoneMail tech tech
    Siemens ROLM PBX eng engineer
    Siemens ROLM PBX op op
    Siemens ROLM PBX op operator
    Siemens ROLM PBX su super
    Siemens ROLM PBX admin pwp
    Siemens ROLM PBX admin pwp
    Siemens ROLM PBX eng engineer
    Siemens ROLM PBX op op
    Siemens ROLM PBX op operator
    Siemens ROLM PBX su super
    Siemens SE515 HTTP admin n/a
    Siemens SE560dsl Multi admin admin
    Siemens SpeedStream 4100 HTTP admin hagpolm1
    Siemens Speedstream SS2614 Hardware V. 01 HTTP n/a admin
    Siemens BIOS Console n/a SKY_FOX
    Siemens PC BIOS Console n/a SKY_FOX
    Siemens Siemens Multi n/a (none)

    For more Tutorials and Hints & Tips  on passwords check our Security Section or our general Hints and Tips section

     

    If you would like help with your Device, Computer or Laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     

  • VennerCorp 17:11 on June 1, 2014 Permalink |
    Tags: adotop, , , Hints & Tips, Holiday, , Travel, Wi-Copy   

    How can i back up my SD cards while on holiday?

    Travelling abroad, be it a weekend city break, your annual holiday or a gap year can be stressful and difficult time if everything goes well let alone if something like your camera gets lost or stolen with you in the process loosing all your precious photos.

    SD cards

    SD cards

    There are a few different options to allow you to backup and safely store your photos while on your travels.

    1) Take multiple SD cards.

    This is probably the simplest and cheapest solution, but not only does it mean you have to cart around lots of cards, which can be expensive it you use fast professional grade SD cards, but you still run the risk of loosing them as they are pretty small and fragile or accidentally overwriting them.

    2) Take a laptop/netbook.

    How can i back up my SD cards while on holiday?

    How can i back up my SD cards while on holiday?

    This is fine if you are already planning on taking a laptop or netbook with you, otherwise it is a big and expensive weight to cart around especially if you are backpacking or have a very limited weight allowance.

    3) Take a Tablet.

    This can be a good solution as most people these days will travel with a tablet as they are great for emails, surfing the web and watching entertainment. But most (especially Ipads) are not going to be especially good for backing up or copying your SD cards as they either won’t have a SD card slot and or they will have limited onboard storage which will probably be less that your SD card.

    4 ) Visit a Internet café.

    Visiting internet cafes used to be the main way backpackers would keep in contact with friends and family. These days you can use them as well to upload your Photos and Videos to a cloud storage service e.g. Dropbox or Google Drive both as a backup and also to share with your friends.

    If you have the time and don’t mind tracking one down this can be both a cheap and easy solution.

    5) Buy a Dedicated SD card copier.

    Dedicated SD card copiers espically when used in conjunction with a tablet are probably the best, easiest and cheapest (assuming you already own a tablet) solution.

    With a dedicated unit all you need to do is insert your SD card and either a USB stick or USB hard drive, connect to the device with your tablet over a WIFI connection, select the files\directories you want to transfer and then start the transfer. Once the transfer has started you can turn off your tablet and the device will continue on its own.

    You can copy a 32GB SD card in under 5 minutes.

     

    After trying many devices we would recommend this device by Apotop called wi-copy.

    Not only can you use it for copying the contents of an SD card;

    • You can preview and copy to your tablet any picture on your tablet/phone/pc etc.
    • You can use it as a portable emergency battery pack/charger for any device that can be powered from USB.
    • You can use it as a video streamer; this means you can send videos directly over a wifi connection from any connected SD card, USB drive or portable hard disk to any tablet/laptop/pc etc

    You can purchase the WI-Copy direct from us in our online shop (coming soon) or direct from Amazon by clicking the link below.

    Note – If you live in the UK  it costs around £67 and you can purchase it from the US amazon very easily, they will even sort out and pay all the input dutys (£11) and shipping (takes about a week to arrive) for you.


     

     If you would like help with your IT travel plans, SD cards, or your Apotop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     

  • VennerCorp 15:25 on May 26, 2014 Permalink |
    Tags: , Hints & Tips, , , , , , Symbol,   

    What are the Default Symbol Admin Passwords?

    Below are all the default usernames and passwords for Symbol devices; Often default passwords are needed either when you try to access a new device you have just purchased or if you have had to do a factory reset after a failed bios update or perhaps you have forgotten the user name and or password you created for your device.

    Default Admin Password

    Default Admin Password

    The problem is more often or not when you actually need to dig out the paperwork that came with the device you purchased 5 years ago you find it has gone walkie s. That is where the list below comes in it shows all the passwords and usernames for each model, even if your device is not mentioned as its a newer model or a new type of device by the manufacturer you should be able to see a pattern to guess the likely default password.

     

    Default Usernames and Passwords.

     

    Make Model Version Type Username PASSWORD
    Symbol AP-2412 Multi n/a Symbol
    Symbol AP-3020 Multi n/a Symbol
    Symbol AP-4111 Multi n/a Symbol
    Symbol AP-4121 Multi n/a Symbol
    Symbol AP-4131 Multi n/a Symbol
    Symbol CB3000 A1 HTTPS admin symbol
    Symbol Spectrum series 4100-4121 HTTP n/a Symbol

    For more Tutorials and Hints & Tips  on passwords check our Security Section or our general Hints and Tips section

     

    If you would like help with your Device, Computer or Laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     

  • VennerCorp 18:22 on May 14, 2014 Permalink |
    Tags: , Hints & Tips, , , , , , Sun,   

    What are the Default Sun Admin Passwords

    Below are all the default usernames and passwords for Sun devices; Often default passwords are needed either when you try to access a new device you have just purchased or if you have had to do a factory reset after a failed bios update or perhaps you have forgotten the user name and or password you created for your device.

    Default Admin Password

    Default Admin Password

    The problem is more often or not when you actually need to dig out the paperwork that came with the device you purchased 5 years ago you find it has gone walkie s. That is where the list below comes in it shows all the passwords and usernames for each model, even if your device is not mentioned as its a newer model or a new type of device by the manufacturer you should be able to see a pattern to guess the likely default password.

     

    Default Usernames and Passwords.

     

    Make Model Version Type Username PASSWORD
    Sun Cobalt HTTP admin admin
    Sun JavaWebServer 1.x 2.x AdminSrv admin admin
    Sun ILOM of X4100 1 HTTP root changeme

    For more Tutorials and Hints & Tips  on passwords check our Security Section or our general Hints and Tips section

     

    If you would like help with your Device, Computer or Laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     

  • VennerCorp 11:40 on May 11, 2014 Permalink |
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    How do I setup Live TV on XBMC?

    Below are some basic and straightforward instructions to get Live TV set-up on your Media centre, computer, Raspberry PI or other device in just a few minutes.

    How do I setup Live TV on XBMC?

    How do I setup Live TV on XBMC?

    The below instructions assume you have a device setup with XMBC or later and have a Linux compatible TV tuner card or usb stick connected.

    If you want HD freeview channels I would recommend  the USB plugin “PCTV NanoStick PCTV Systems DVB-T2 290e nanoStick HD TV Tuner” this is made by Pinnacle / Hauppauge (note – XMBC will recognise it as a Sony CSD282, but this is ok) – Use the link to below to buy one or to get more information.

    Just follow the below guide to get it up and running;

    1. First you must install the Backend server – this is what controls the TV tuner card, grabs the channel etc ….
      • This add on needs to be installed from with in the XBMC Add-on Manager
      • Go to – Settings > Add-ons > Get add-ons > XMBC Mediacenter OS Add-ons > Services
      • Select tvheadend
      • Click Install
      • Reboot your machine.
    1. Second you need to install the front end
      • Go to – Settings > Live TV
      • Select Enabled.
      •  A small message box will appear telling you need to install at least one PVR Client
      •  Select OK.
      • Scroll down the list and select “tvheadend”
      • Click Enable.
      • Go back to the home screen
      • Reboot the machine.

       

    2. Last you need to setup your tuner card on the backend server – this is done via a web interface.
    • From within a web browser type in the following changing the “ipaddress” for the address of the device running XBMC  http://ipaddress:9981 e.g. http://192.168.1.2:9981
    • You are should now see the following interface.OpenElec Live TV
    • Go to > Configuration > DVB Inputs > TV Adaptors.
    • Select the drop down menu and choose your TV tuner.
      • Enable “Autodetect muxes” and “Idle scanning”
    • Click Save.
    • On the left you will see a button marked “Add DVB Network by location”. – Click it
      • Select your country
      • Select the Transmitter that is nearest for you.
      • Click ”Add DVB Network”.
      • Wait for “Muxes awaiting initial scan” to become 0
    • Click the “Map DVB services to channels” button.
    • Click on the “channel / DVB” button, you should see a list of all the channels your box has found.
      1. If there are no channels showing give it a few minutes to finish scanning.
      2. If there are still no channels showing check that you have selected the correct transmitter.
    • If some of the channels are missing you might need to add a Multiplex manually – for example the UK crystal palace transmitter is currently missing the HD multiplex, you have to add this manually.
      1. Go to > Configuration, DVB Inputs > Multiplexes
      2. Click “Add mux(es) manually”
      3. Enter the details of the missing mux.
      4. Enter the Frequency of the e.g. for the crystal palace HD multiplex enter 546000.
      5. Leave all the other options as Auto.
      6. Click add.

    Reboot the machine.

    That is it, your device should now be up and running if you go to to your home screen you should see a Live TV button –  go into this section to watch live tv or setup recordings.

     

    For more Tutorials and Hints & Tips on XMBC or the Raspberry PI check out our Raspberry PI Blog Section

    If you would like to Buy a Raspberry PI, its accessories or software check out our –

    If you would like help with XMBC then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     

  • VennerCorp 18:40 on May 7, 2014 Permalink |
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    How do I Setup a fixed IP on XBMC?

    Setting up a Fixed IP address on XBMC is actually fairly straight forward, but you will need to get some information before we start.

    1. You will need your Subnet Mask.
    2. The IP address of you router.
    3. The IP address of your ISP’s DNS servers.
    4. The IP range of your router / Access points DHCP server.

      XBMC on Raspberry PI

    How to get the above information.

    There are a few ways to get this information, but the simplest is either via logging into your router and getting the information or from your installation of XBMC before you setup a fixed IP.

    Via XBMC

    • The below assumes you are connecting to your router correctly via DHCP e.g. everything works.
    • Navigate to SYSTEM > Sytem Info.
    • Move down the menu to Network and note the following items
      • IP address:
      • Subnet Mask:
      • Gateway:
    • The DHCP range and DNS servers will still need to be sourced from your router.

    Via your Router

    The actual method will depend on your router, but generally speaking once you have logged into your router you will need to find the status tab. This should give you the information you need.

    DNS Servers

    Within the routers status tab you should see DNS 1 & DNS 2 labels with IP addresses next to them (see sample below) these are the DNS servers you will need for setting up the fixed IP Address.

    Fixed IP Address

    DHCP range

    Again the actual place to find this will depend on your router but generally you will find the DHCP settings under basic setup or network settings.

    On the right is the DHCP setup section on a linksys routerDHCP sample. the Starting IP Address is 192.168.1.100 and the max number of users is 50 that means the DHCP range is between 192.168.1.100 and 192.168.1.150.

    So any Fixed IP addresses will need to be higher or lower than that range, I would suggest using the IP’s between 192.168.1.49 and 192.168.1.99 for equipment requiring a fixed IP address.

    Setup Fixed IP

    1. Navigate to SYSTEM > XBMC.
      • If  you want to setup a fixed IP for the build-in network socket on your Raspberry PI or PC select Network 1.
      • If you want to setup a fixed IP for a secondary network interface i.e. a wireless dongle select  Network 2.
      • For instructions on setting up Wifi see our recent post here.
    2. In the selected Network tab,
      • Move down to Static IP address and press enter
      • now enter the information you got earlier.
        • Enter the Fixed IP address you would like the PI to use.
          • This should be outside of your Router / Access Points DHCP range.
        • Enter the Subnet mask
        • Enter the Gateway IP – this will be the IP address of your router.
        • Enter the DNS server 1
        • Enter the DNS server 2
      • Click Save.
    3. Reboot your Raspberry PI or Computer.
    4. Go into SYSTEM > System Info > Network and check that the machine has connected to your router / access point and is connecting to the internet correctly.
    5. Thats it …….

    If you are having problems connecting to the internet check you settings are correct and make sure you have rebooted your machine, if it still does not work you may need to use an external USB powered hub as your WiFi dongle may require more power than the Raspberry Pi’s USB ports can supply.

    If you would like help with your Raspberry PI, computer or laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     

  • VennerCorp 19:38 on May 6, 2014 Permalink |
    Tags: , Hints & Tips, , , , , , , Xylan   

    What are the Default Xylan Admin Passwords?

    Below are all the default usernames and passwords for Xylan devices; Often default passwords are needed either when you try to access a new device you have just purchased or if you have had to do a factory reset after a failed bios update or perhaps you have forgotten the user name and or password you created for your device.

    What are the Default Xylan Admin Passwords?

    Default Admin Password

    The problem is more often or not when you actually need to dig out the paperwork that came with the device you purchased 5 years ago you find it has gone walkie s. That is where the list below comes in it shows all the passwords and usernames for each model, even if your device is not mentioned as its a newer model or a new type of device by the manufacturer you should be able to see a pattern to guess the likely default password.

     

    Default Usernames and Passwords.

    Make Model Version Type Username PASSWORD
    Xylan Omniswitch Telnet admin switch
    Xylan Omniswitch Telnet diag switch
    Xylan omniswitch Multi admin switch

    For more Tutorials and Hints & Tips  on passwords check our Security Section or our general Hints and Tips section

    If you would like help with your Device, Computer or Laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     

  • VennerCorp 19:07 on April 30, 2014 Permalink |
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    How to add Canadian holidays to my IPAD calender?

    Below is a simple guide to enable you to easily add future and past national holiday dates for Canadians
    to your Ipad.

    How to add Canadian holidays to my IPAD calender

    How to add Canadian holidays to my IPAD calender

    Apple provides a very useful feature on Ipads that allows you to subscribe to any Public Internet Calendar. They also makes things easy by providing their own Public Internet Calendars that you can use for FREE, yes FREE.

    Follow the steps below.

    • Unlock your Ipad as usual.
    • Tap your Ipad “Settings” Icon.
    • Tap “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”.
    • Scroll down find and tap “Add Account”.
    • Tap “Other”.
    • Tap “Add Subscribed Calendar”.
    • Locate the server field input box and enter the URL below for Canadian holidays or enter your own.

    Canadian  –  ical.mac.com/ical/Canadian32Holidays.ics

    • Tap “Next”.
    • If you want to you can customise the name of your entered calendar on the next screen under “description”
    •  When you are happy Tap “save”.

    You will now find you have every Canadian Holiday / Vacation loaded into the calender on your Ipad Calendar app. You will find they are viewable just like any other appointment.

     For more Tutorials and Hints & Tips check our Hints and Tips section.

    If you would like help with your Device, Computer or Laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     

     

  • VennerCorp 12:59 on April 27, 2014 Permalink |
    Tags: , Hints & Tips, , , , , , , Unisys   

    Default Unisys Admin Passwords

    Below are all the default usernames and passwords for Unisys devices; Often default passwords are needed either when you try to access a new device you have just purchased or if you have had to do a factory reset after a failed bios update or perhaps you have forgotten the user name and or password you created for your device.

    Default Admin Password

    Default Admin Password

    The problem is more often or not when you actually need to dig out the paperwork that came with the device you purchased 5 years ago you find it has gone walkie s. That is where the list below comes in it shows all the passwords and usernames for each model, even if your device is not mentioned as its a newer model or a new type of device by the manufacturer you should be able to see a pattern to guess the likely default password.

     

    Default Usernames and Passwords.

     

    Make Model Type Username PASSWORD
    Unisys ClearPath MCP Multi NAU NAU
    Unisys ClearPath MCP Multi ADMINISTRATOR ADMINISTRATOR
    Unisys ClearPath MCP Multi HTTP HTTP

    For more Tutorials and Hints & Tips  on passwords check our Security Section or our general Hints and Tips section

     

    If you would like help with your Device, Computer or Laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     

  • VennerCorp 19:05 on April 25, 2014 Permalink |
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    How to add UK holidays to my Ipad calender

    Below is a simple guide to enable you to easily add the future and past national holiday dates for the UK easily and simply to your Ipad calender.

    Apple provides a useful feature in the latest versions of IOS that allows you to subscribe to any Public Internet Calendar. Apple also makes things even easier by providing its own Public Internet Calendars that you can use.

    How to add UK holidays to your Ipad calender

    How to add UK holidays to your Ipad calender

    Follow the simple steps below.

    • Unlock your Ipad.
    • Locate and Tap the “Settings” Icon.
    • Tap “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”.
    • Scroll down and tap “Add Account”.
    • Tap “Other”.
    • Tap “Add Subscribed Calendar”.
    • Locate the server field input box and enter the URL of you desired calendar

    For the UK enter – ical.mac.com/ical/UK32Holidays.ics

    • Tap “Next”.
    • If you want to you can change the name of the calendar on the next screen under “description”
    •  When you are happy Tap “save”.

     

    You now have every  upcoming and past UK holiday added to your Ipad Calendar. You will find they are are viewable just like any other appointment in your calendar.

    Follow the link below to get a list of all the currently available Public Internet Calendars that apple provides.

    http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/calendars/

     For more Tutorials and Hints & Tips check our Hints and Tips section.

    If you would like help with your Device, Computer or Laptop then please contact us or visit our IT Support Page.

     

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