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On the “System Authentication Servers” page in pfsense the example listed to add an Extended Query “Example: CN=Groupname,OU=MyGroups,DC=example,DC=com;OU=OtherUsers,DC=example,DC=com” was not working for me. This setting is required to authenticated only members of an ADS group. Worked nicely once I appended “memberOf=”. Level: Entire Subtree (but this can probably work at one level too) Base DN: DC=domain,DC=local Containers: DC=domain,DC=local Extended Query (checked): memberOf=CN=VPNgroup,OU=Groups,DC=domain,DC=local Kudos to BloodyIron! Reference

I’d given up on getting DD-WRT flashed on this router. With the help of one of my colleagues at work we were able to get DD-WRT flashed! Omar Davis you rock! What got it to Flash Success came with these work arounds: 1. Disable Windows firewall on the command line: netsh firewall set opmode disable 2. Using the ASUS firmware update tool you’ll have to place the .trx file on the root of the C: drive. ...

CVMTV’s Olympic coverage has been less than stellar and that is putting it in a very nice way. I’ve spent the first two days of the Olympics trying to find out what was possible in terms of alternate video sources to watch events, both live and recorded. I tend to like the coverage of BBC. They usually have excellent commentators who are very knowledgeable on the athletes and their respective events, unlike what passes for commentary on NBC (US). BBC iPlayer was my first choice to watch the opening ceremony. To access iPlayer you have to reside in the UK or be connecting from a UK IP address through the use of a VPN. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology used to access a network, securely over a public network such as the internet. It is usually used to access work or home networks remotely. ...