Yay! Over 10,000 visitors in less then 3 months
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I know it's a big NO to post about the status from a blog on the blog itself, BUT: I think it's quite impressive to have over 10,000 visitors in less then 3 months on a personal blog without big efforts. There must be something for people to read many pages per unique visitor and for visitors to keep coming back. (thanks to Google Analytics and 'Count Per Day for Wordpress' for providing me the visitor information)
All in all I'm very happy with the results I could not have dreamed about when I started.
Thanks to everyone for visiting. I look forward to some more interaction with the readers though! 
See ya around.
Kind regards,
Robbert
The most MAC friendly storage solutions from QNAP – Love MAC ? must love QNAP !
QNAP SS-839 pro
I posted before about the great products from QNAP. With the latest firmware for all Intel based devices (TS-x39,TS-x59 and TS-509) many new features specifically suitable for MAX (OSX) users have been added and/or improved. A short list of features:
- iTunes server service
- Time machine backup target over network
- iPhoto library target
- QNAP finder for MAC OSX
- Qget for MAC OSX to add download jobs to your QNAP NAS
- iSCSI target for use of your QNAP NAS as a local drive
Of course all other features from QNAP are available through the web browser of your MAC.
See the short (2.43 minutes) video below.
For more information contact me via the contact page on this blog or get in touch with Valadis: The Value Added Distributor for the BeNeLux.
Now shipping from stock: ZyXEL P2812HNU (-51c) VDSL2 IAD with ADSL2+ fallback
ZyXEL P2812HNU
Now available from stock is the P2812HNU-51c VDSL2 modem/router powered by ZLD (ZyXEL Linux Distribution) which is the successor of ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System).
The new generation has a much shorter release to market time since a lot of limitations from the older ZyNOS can be overcome by ZLD. This is a great leap forward!
This particular model will enable customers like ISP’s, Telco’s, VAR’s and SI’s to consolidate their sales into one model CPE lowering their costs and hereby raising their ROI. The P2812HNU-51C supports VDSL2, ADSL2+ and ethernet based internet access like FTTx and cable.
Some feature highlights:
- VDSL2 (up to 30a profile 100/100Mbps), ADSL2+ (24/1Mbps)
- 1Gbps ethernet port for connecting to FTTx NT or cable modem
- 2 PSTN ports, VoIP based on SIP
- 801.11N wireless 2T2R 300Mbps
- 4 ports 1Gbps LAN switch
- TR-069, 104 for efficient provisioning
- Planning IPv6 end of Q1 2010 (!)
I really look forward getting feedback from the market, I expect it will bring us great opportunities. ZyXEL has a long history in combining value with good pricing. The P2812HNU-51c is now available from stock.
More information without obligation: sales (at) valadis.nl and/or +31 74 2760030 (or use the contact page on this blog)
Now available: TPLINK TD-W8901G ADSL2+ modem router, firewall, 802.11G wireless and 4p switch
TPLINK TD-W8901G
Do you need a cost effective 3 in one solution for your ADSL connection? The TPLINK TD-W8901G may be the solution for you. Costs effective in this setting means: very low price for the features and performance that you get with this device. The basic functions are: ADSL2+ modem (24Mbps down and up to 3.5Mbps up, AnnexM), router with SPI firewall, NAT and 4 ports 10/100Base-T switch and a 802.11b/g 54 Mbps wireless access point (AP).
The TD-W8901G includes a built-in QoS engine that helps prioritize Internet traffic to enable smooth Internet phone calls (VoIP) and lag-free online gaming. To prevent unauthorized wireless access into your network, the TD-W8910G supports the latest encryption including WEP, WPA, and WPA2. There is a lot more available like DHCP, uPnP, DMZ, port triggering and NAPT (Network Address Port Translation), checkout all the features here.
Your network is protected from the internet by the built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, MAC address filtering and parental control. The TD-W8901G comes with a CD that contains the Easy Setup Assistant that makes the installation and configuration a breeze; even for non technical users.
For ISP or Telco: the TPLINK ADSL modem/routers support TR-069 making auto provisioning very easy, keeping the costs for connecting new subscribers and managing the installed base low. During our testing we did not find any Benelux ISP the device could not connect to. 
Get in touch with me via the contact page on this blog or get in touch with Valadis.
Exclusive technical ZyXEL support for Valadis resellers in the BeNeLux
Logo Valadis
For the last 15 years Valadis has been the only distributor for ZyXEL in the Benelux with their own (very large) highly skilled technical support crew. During 2008 and 2009 Valadis handled all technical support and R&D development support for the Benelux area under contract for ZyXEL Benelux office in Hoofddorp.
Starting from 2010 January 1st Valadis will focus exclusively on its own customer base, giving the best possible (not only technical) support on Valadis' complete portfolio including ZyXEL products. Valadis will, in their role as exclusively accredited ZyXEL training centre, organize technical trainings in Valadis' training centres in Hengelo (NL) and Saintes (BE). At least 54 technical ZyXEL trainings have been planned for 2010 and more will follow. In addition to product oriented trainings, Valadis will introduce more technology oriented trainings as well. Check here for the training agendas.
Valadis will continue giving extensive support to their customers for the complete portfolio.
Valadis is looking forward to your suggestions and requests as always! You can comment or contact me via the contact page on this blog.
Now shipping from stock: TPLINK MC220L Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter with SFP
TPLINK MC220L
I know about a lot of installations where fiber is used where there is no need for a full blown ethernet switch. Or situations where the switches are in place but do not have a fiber or SFP port. Try the TPLINK MC220L; easy to use, great (low) price and good quality.
I have seen a lot of this type of product, basically they are all the same. It's not an exiting or sexy product but they are used in huge amounts. The MC220L has the feature set needed; check out the specifications here. The MC220L has 1 Gb ethernet port and 1 SFP slot which can be filled with a SFP module to your liking.
The MC220L can be used stand alone but also in a 19" rack based chassis (TPLINK MC1400) holding up to 14 Media Converters.
The price is very good: around € 20,- (Listprice, excluding VAT, excluding shipping)
Need more info? Contact me via the contact page or get in touch with the Distributor for the Benelux: Valadis.
Now in stock: TPLINK TL-SG1008 8 ports gigabit ethernet switch, 1U rackmountable
TP-LINK TL-SG1008
Now shipping from stock: The TP-LINK TL-SG1008. We received a lot of requests for a 8 port gigabit switch that was rack mountable with a steel housing, now we have it!
The TL-SG1008 is an unmanaged switch with wirespeed switching capability. The specs:
- Supports full duplex wire-speed forwarding
- Head of line blocking prevention
- Full duplex Flow Control (802.3x compatible)
- Asymmetric Flow Control (802.3z compatible)
- Dynamic data buffer assignment
ZyXEL P2812HNU is coming, VDSL2, ADSL2+ fallback, 1Gbps ethernet
ZyXEL P2812HNU
ZyXEL is working on the next generation CPE's. These CPE's are based on new chipsets from Broadcom and Infinion and are powered by ZLD (ZyXEL Linux Distribution) which is the successor of ZyNOS (ZyXEL Network Operating System).
The new generation has a much shorter release to market time since a lot of limitations from the older ZyNOS can be overcome by ZLD. This is a great leap forward!
This particular model will enable customers like ISP's, Telco's, VAR's and SI's to consolidate their sales into one model CPE lowering their costs and hereby raising their ROI. The P2812HNU-51C supports VDSL2, ADSL2+ and ethernet based internet access like FTTx and cable.
Some feature highlights:
- VDSL2 (up to 30a profile 100/100Mbps), ADSL2+ (24/1Mbps)
- 1Gbps ethernet port for connecting to FTTx NT or cable modem
- 2 PSTN ports, VoIP based on SIP
- 801.11N wireless 2T2R 300Mbps
- 4 ports 1Gbps LAN switch
- TR-069, 104 for efficient provisioning
- Planning IPv6 end of Q1 2010 (!)
I really look forward bringing this product to the market, I expect it will bring us great opportunities. ZyXEL has a long history in combining value with good pricing. The P2812HNU will be available February 2010.
More information without obligation: sales (at) valadis.nl and/or +31 74 2760030 (or use the contact page on this blog)
Technical Training schedules Valadis Netherlands and Valadis BeLux 2010
Valadis Logo
For many years Valadis has been creating and organising technical trainings for the Benelux market. We organise technical trainings for ZyXEL products and technologies in our role as the exclusive officially certified ZyXEL training center. All our trainers are certified by ZyXEL HQ and other vendors.
We also organise technical trainings based on technology instead of products and/or vendor. Do you need a specific training tailored to your needs just let us know.
New on our agenda are the technical trainings for Digital China Networks (DCN) and the advanced security training. More trainings will be introduced mid 2010.
Each training consist of 2 parts: theoretical education and practical hands-on (50% / 50%). All trainings are held in our well outfitted training rooms in Hengelo (Netherlands) and Saintes/Tubize (Belgium). When needed we can also arrange for a training on-site in your office.
You can download the training schedules below:
QNAP introduces next generation NAS series based on the new Intel Atom D510 Dual Core CPU’s
QNAP
The hard working boys and girls at QNAP did it again: they have taken their products to the next level by adopting the brand new Intel Atom Dual Core D510 CPU. This new Atom CPU boosts performance while lowering power consumption: still going green and saving the environment.
There will be a whole new series replacing the TS-x39 series; TS-259Pro, TS-459Pro, TS-659Pro and the TS-859Pro. All new Turbo Station NAS devices have the Intel Atom Dual Core D510 at 1.66 GHz with 1GB fast DDRII RAM on board. With this new series QNAP stays ahead of the competition in their market segment.
New is the VMware ready logo awarded for new enterprise level iSCSI features such as SPC-3 persistent reservation for clustering in VMware and Windows 2008. You can set up a Microsoft cluster environment using the Cluster Shared Volume and also build Hyper-V Clusters and execute virtual machine live migration between Hyper-V hosts. With the support of MPIO (Multipath Input Output) and MC/S (Multiple Connections per Session) on the Turbo NAS, you can connect to the QNAP iSCSI targets using 2 or more network interfaces from your server providing you failover and load balancing services. Furthermore, you can achieve better data transmission performance with MC/S setting.
I look forward getting my hands on these new models, maybe I should replace my current QNAP also.
For more product information look here. (official QNAP press release)
For questions on availability and pricing contact me via the contact page or get in touch with Valadis.